Verne Harnish
Verne Harnish | |
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.jpg) Harnish in 2013 | |
| Other names | Growth Guy |
| Alma mater | Wichita State University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Organizer, writer, columnist |
| Organization | Entrepreneurs' Organization |
| Known for | Success literary works |
Verne C. Harnish is founder of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (YEO), now known as Entrepreneurs' Organization,[1] and the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs.[2] He also serves as co-founder and principal of Growth Institute and as founder and chief executive officer of Scaling Up.[3] He chairs the "Birthing of Giants" leadership program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the MIT/WEO Advanced Business Program for entrepreneurs over 40.[4][5][6][7][8]
Education[edit]
Harnish received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an M.B.A. from Wichita State University, where he founded and chaired the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs.[9]
Writing career[edit]
Harnish is an author of the following two books:
- Mastering the Rockefeller Habits (2002)
- Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (2018)
Critcism[edit]
Harnish's books have been criticized for rewording established business practices to label them as his own and using his books primarily to sell consulting services and lectures through Gazelles, inc., a company Harnish owns.
References[edit]
- ^ Pimsleur, Julia. "3 Questions To Stay Cutting Edge in Business". Forbes. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Medina, Alejandro (September 26, 2017). "10 consejos de Verne Harnish para crear scaleups". Forbes México (in Spanish). Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Entrepreneurs Have A 'Superman Complex' That Holds Them Back". Business Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Whiting, Rick. "The Right Compensation Model". CRN. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Verne Harnish". Fast Company. October 31, 1999. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Verne Harnish's 4 Secrets to Building a Business That Lasts Forever". Inc.com. January 22, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Author Ram Charan on how businesses can improve their execution". Fortune. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Bowen, John (October 26, 2015). "The 4 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Get Right". HuffPost. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "ENTREPRENEURS: THE NEW HEROES". Retrieved August 17, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Bio at Gazelles.com
- Verne Harnish, the 'Growth Guy' at Gazelles.com
- Verne Harnish at BusinessNews.com.au
- How To Save Your Business From Near Disaster In A Down Market. – With Verne Harnish (April 30, 2009), Mixergy.com
- Verne Harnish’s Pearls of Entrepreneurial Wisdom: A Global Perspective (2012), Successful Culture
- The High-Growth Conundrum: Q&A with the ‘Growth Guy’, Verne Harnish by Bennett Voyles (November 2, 2012), CKGSB Knowledge
- Retraite Barcelona/Sitges, Verne Harnish (June 19, 2013), Entrepreneurs' Organization Netherlands
