"As the semester draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional guidance throughout "Strategic Problem Solving." Your dedication to teaching and the insights you shared from real-life experiences truly made a profound impact on my learning journey. Your teaching methodology, coupled with the practical examples you integrated into the curriculum, made the subject matter incredibly engaging and accessible. I am leaving this course not only with a deeper understanding of concepts learned but also with valuable life lessons that I will carry forward. Your teaching has been wonderful I am grateful for the knowledge and skills I have gained under your guidance." Sophia Pantos, Babson College, December 2023
Please keep up the good work on your column! Love to read your stuff and see you weigh in with your unique point of view on such a wide variety of newsy topics, smack in the middle of the business conversation. It's been impressive to see where you've taken it. -- Laura Lorber, Executive Editor, Inc., April 23, 2024
Peter, you were one of our original contributors, and I would argue that you are currently one of our best. Thanks for your huge effort for more than 12 years now!
-- John Dobosz, Editor - Forbes Dividend Investor, 4/14/23
"I read everything that Peter Cohan publishes. He is one the smartest people I follow. When I see that he has published a new article, I stop what I'm doing and make time to read it. I wish I could sit through every one of his courses at Babson." -- David Boland, VP Cloud Strategy, Wasabi Technologies, 9/26/22
"Professor Cohan provided a marvelous talk to the students in my "Systemic Corruption in Eurasia: Competition, Conflict and War" course at Columbia University He presented his Startup Common concept as a tool to assess and revive the Ukrainian startup ecosystem during reconstruction. After the talk students followed me out of the class -- peppering me with questions about how to apply his ideas. I will enthusiastically invite him back next time I teach the class."
Matthew Murray, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs, 11/4/22
Just a note to say thanks. [You were] excellent. Let’s stay in touch.
Tom Moroney, managing editor in Boston for Bloomberg TV and radio, 4/7/22
"Thank you so much for teaching me everything I know about business strategy and decision making, it has been a pleasure being your student." -- Alexia Ritter, 2022 Winner of Babson College Management Division Award, 5/14/22
When I want expert analysis of markets and the economy for my reports on WBZ-TV News, I turn to Peter Cohan because he is smart, clear-eyed and up to the minute on the trends and cross-currents, both financial and cultural, that help our audience understand what's going on. I can understand why his Babson students love him our viewers do too. Over the years many of them have let me know that they also follow his writing, as do I. He speaks with great authority and wisdom, and we're always grateful to schedule him for interviews. Jon Keller, Political Analyst for WBZ-TV News, 4/25/21
Peter Cohan has been one of the real stars in the Inc. columnist world. His pieces are smart, to the point and full of useful, actionable information for business owners in all stages of their journey --just what Inc's readers need most.
He's a joy to work with and a true pro writer who delivers the goods on time, every time. I recommend Peter completely.
Mark Coatney, Editor, Inc.com
Ten years ago when Forbes decided to cultivate a network of contributors who were recognized experts in their respective fields, Peter Cohan was one of the first who made our cut in the field of investing. We were impressed with Peter’s impeccable credentials, including his affiliation with Babson, an elite school for business and entrepreneurship.
More than a decade down the road, Forbes is delighted with reader response to more than 1,000 informative, educational and thought-provoking pieces that Peter has written. Readership engagement in terms of page views and repeat visitors is among the best of all Forbes contributors.
Peter has done an excellent job of applying his knowledge and wisdom to current happenings in the world of business, from pieces that analyze the value of particular companies to questions of management style and ethics like an extremely popular story he did on Theranos’ founder Elizabeth Holmes.
We are proud to be associated with Peter and look forward to the next ten years of providing a forum for his insights.
John Dobosz
Senior Editor, Forbes
Editor, Forbes Dividend Investor and Forbes Premium Income Report
"Peter Cohan's world is [a] real life Shark Tank. He is a high level investor, who has a brilliant way of viewing companies and finding value. He is also an avid writer, who has published 15 books and writes columns for Forbes magazine on a weekly basis. A truly brilliant business mind, who has dedicated his career to studying and teaching the art of business."
Joe Zanca, "The Get Big Fast Podcast" January 13, 2021
"[We] are deeply impressed with the level of your research capabilities. All the colleagues involved in the project are so interested in how you conduct research."
Client executive at $2 billion Tokyo-based electronic components maker, November 5, 2020
"Thank you again for participating in the MIT Sloan Retail Conference! We thought your session went really well, and we’ve already received positive feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to participate."
Amelia Claire Brunder Salutz, Sloan School MBA Candidate | Class of 2021, December 7, 2020
"I wanted to thank you for the insightful class this semester. There were many memorable topics for me from neuroeconomics to growing startups, that gave me a new perspective and knowledge on the subject which I will take with me to other classes, my career, and life. I hope the other students found it as useful, relevant, and important as I did. Thank you again professor for the brilliant class!"
Anthony Bellafiore, December 6, 2020
" [The Israel Startup Ecosystem] is...definitely the best entrepreneurship course that I have ever taken. I never thought I'd be able to learn so much in a virtual setting. We learned the best metrics to evaluate whether to invest in a start-up and to assess a city's start-up culture. By meeting with 18 Israel-based start-up companies we applied what we learned in the best way possible. As an aspiring entrepreneur, each speaker's real world advice meant so much to me. On top of that, our team consulted for an Israeli start-up company."
"Before Peter Cohan began writing about Worcester startups [in 2011], there were no makerspace shops in the city, no co-working spaces, no chamber of commerce-led initiatives to promote and fund startups, no colleges with dedicated entrepreneurship gurus. In short, before Peter Cohan, promoting entrepreneurship in Worcester was not a priority. It is now. He should get some credit for that sea change in thinking."
"I have always admired your ability to read the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times of change we're living in and your thought leadership to guide your readers' decision making processes."
"Peter Cohan is an insightful thought leader who has crafted compelling stories on how leaders can drive rapid yet sustainable growth strategies. I’ve followed his Forbes column for the past five years and always find it very interesting as he often covers up-and-coming technology leaders poised to disrupt fast-growing markets. At SailPoint, we regularly read and share his articles on a company-wide basis."
"“Thank you for a great semester. You are an inspiring instructor - responsive, effective, organized and able to sense roots of us newbies' problems, thank you for always providing insightful feedback that benefits everyone in class. It was a pleasure to be a part of your class. You are an idol!”
"I would like to say, again, this is very impressive and valuable information for us. Thank you very much as always. You are absolutely the very best team for this kind of practical field work in North America!"
"[Peter Cohan is] a great lecturer, very practical and insightful. This was an amazing course that delivered real value. Very insightful professor. The best class. So well taught. So relevant. A winner! Please bring him back. He himself is a legend."
"Professor Peter Cohan's classes are always a hit with our students. the students end up learning and internalizing important concepts, they build something that they are proud of, and they form strong relationships after working closely with their peers."
"“Peter Cohan is an exceptional thought leader who is deeply respected by the technology community on both the east and west coasts. High-performing CEOs of leading technology companies and startups always welcome the opportunity to connect with Peter because they value his keen observations and insights into how they can overcome challenges such as entering new global markets, attracting the best talent, out-smarting the competition and bringing innovative products to market quickly. Honest and straightforward, Peter creates relevant content that executives take seriously and eagerly share with their teams.”
Peter S. Cohan & Associates
