Dr. Mitchell Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Mitchell B. Weiss is the Richard L. Menschel Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, where he leads courses on Public Entrepreneurship. His research and teachings focus on the intersection of public leadership and innovative problem-solving, encouraging public officials to adopt entrepreneurial approaches. Weiss has contributed significantly to municipal innovation, particularly during his tenure as Chief of Staff to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, where he helped shape the city's New Urban Mechanics initiative. He is also recognized for his influential publications, including 'We the Possibility,' which outlines how public entrepreneurship can tackle urgent societal challenges. An advocate for harnessing artificial intelligence in governance, Weiss established the 'Teaching with AI' seminar at HBS. He has received multiple accolades for his innovative teaching, including the Apgar Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Greenhill Award. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets, underscoring the impact of public entrepreneurship on community engagement and governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief of Staff

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Boston Mayor's Office • Boston, MA

Led innovation initiatives and strategies while providing counsel to the mayor on various public policy matters.

Awards

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Apgar Award for Innovation in Teaching

2022-01-01
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Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service to the HBS Community

2016-01-01

Courses

Public Entrepreneurship

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.