• 4-5 NOVEMBER 2022

Brought to you by the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship and Alumni Relations

A select group of alumni founders, builders, and VC investors gathered together for an unprecedented two-day convening which provided a rich opportunity to forge connections through Harvard Business School with leaders of high-growth, deep tech, and biotech ventures.

The goal was to provide attendees with concepts they can immediately apply to their business in addition to valuable connections that will move it in a strong direction. In a collaborative learning environment, attendees gained access to the latest thinking around rapidly changing global dynamics affecting entrepreneurship and investing today–shifting technology, the skilled-worker shortage, and evolving capital markets, amid significant political and global unrest.

Please note: This was not an annual summit—this was a one-time opportunity that featured: ­  
This energizing, one-time summit will feature:

• Presentations by HBS professors, including Bill Sahlman, Laura Huang, and Joe Fuller, and HBS alumni practitioners like Lisa Skeete Tatum (MBA 1998) and Chris Yeh (MBA 2000)
• Research-based and practical frameworks for scaling your venture successfully
• Opportunities to make connections with VCs and both founders and builders of high-growth ventures in an informal environment
• Sessions on the technologies that will define the next decade
• Small-group discussions built to provide intimate support on personal challenges
• Programming addressing the unique challenges facing underrepresented founders

For additional Summit resources and information please visit the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship website.

Agenda

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2022

8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Pre-Summit Programming

• Programming addressing the unique challenges facing underrepresented founders
• Open to all underrepresented founders and allies

7:45 a.m.	Bus Transportation from Charles Hotel to HBS
8:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30–9:00 a.m.	Opening Remarks Jodi Gernon (MBA 1991), Director, Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship Maggie Sanchez (MBA 1990), Project Director, Equity & Entrepreneurship
9:00–10:15 a.m.	Navigating a Successful Fundraise for Your Venture Moderator: Sarah Endline (MBA 2001), SweetRiot Panelists: Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, Visible Hands Archie L. Jones Jr. (MBA 1998), Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Josh Aviv, CEO & Founder of Sparkcharge
10:30–11:30 a.m.	Turning Adversity into Advantage Laura Huang, MBA Class of 1954 Associate Professor of Business Administration
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch Session: Overcoming Barriers to Success Moderator: Lisa Skeete Tatum (MBA 1998), Landit Panelists: Paris Wallace (MBA 2007) Rahkeem Morris (MBA 2017) Christie Horvath (MBA 2018) Wagmo
1:15–2:00 p.m.	Speed Networking with investors and underrepresented founders (All welcome)

Pre-Summit Programming Ends

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HBS Entrepreneurship Summit DAY 1

1:30 p.m.	Registration Opens
2:15–2:45 p.m.	Welcoming Remarks Jodi Gernon (MBA 1991), Director, Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship Thomas R. Eisenmann (MBA 1983, DBA 1998), Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration Shikhar Ghosh (MBA 1980), MBA Class of 1961 Professor of Management Practice
2:45–4:00 p.m.	Entrepreneurial Solutions to World Problems Moderator: William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PHDBE 1982), Baker Foundation Professor of Business Administration Panelists: Colin Hill, GNS Healthcare Evan Marwell (MBA 1992), Educational Superhighway Chris McKown (MBA 1981), Iora Health Shara Ticku (MBA 2017), C16

4:15–5:30 p.m.	Frameworks & Insights Join faculty and practitioners for presentations and discussions on various topics Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs Jill J. Avery (DBA 2007), Senior Lecturer of Business Administration; C. Roland Christensen Distinguished Management Educator Crypto/Web 3.0 Shai Benjamin Bernstein, Marvin Bower Associate Professor John Wu (MBA 2000), Chair Avalabs The New Gold Rush in Climate Entrepreneurship: Learnings & Opportunities in Today’s Climate Change Landscape Lynn Schenk, Director, Business and Environment Initiative Rahul Shendure (MBA 2001) Sidney McLaurin, Material Impact Monica Varman (MBA 2016), G2 Venture Partners Entrepreneurial Sales Lou Shipley (MBA 1990), Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Entrepreneurial Solutions to Public Service Challenges Mitchell B. Weiss (MBA 2004), Richard L. Menschel Professor of Management Practice Five Technologies Changing the Future Shikhar Ghosh (MBA 1980), MBA Class of 1961 Professor of Management Practice of Business Administration Building a Deep Tech Company Jim Matheson (MBA 2001), Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Ann Dewitt (MBA 2009), The Engine Unpacking the Supply Chain Mess with Some First Principles and Common Sense Willy C. Shih, Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Management Practice in Business Administration Growth Challenges Gary P. Pisano, Harry E. Figgie, Jr. Professor of Business Administration Fireside Chat: Pathways to Profitability Thomas R. Eisenmann (MBA 1983, DBA 1998), Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration Jenn Hyman (MBA 2009), Rent the Runway
5:45–9:00 p.m.	Reception and Dinner Welcoming Remarks Srikant M. Datar, George F. Baker Professor of Administration; Dean of the Faculty
9:00 p.m.	Bus transportation from HBS to the Charles Hotel
9:00–11:00 p.m.	Night @ Noir Post-dinner off-campus reception for attendees to continue socializing and networking. *Please note that this event has reached capacity and can no longer accept new registrations.*
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2022 HBS Entrepreneurship Summit DAY 2
7:45 a.m.	Bus Transportation from Charles Hotel to HBS
8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Welcoming Remarks Jodi Gernon (MBA 1991), Director, Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
8:45–10:00 a.m.	Solutions that Work: Increasing Diversity in Startups, VCs and Tech Moderator: Colleen Ammerman, Director, Race, Gender & Equity Initiative at Harvard Business School Panelists: Gil Addo (MBA 2011), RubiconMD Jeffrey J. Bussgang (MBA 1995), Hack Diversity; Flybridge Capital Partners; and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Leslie Feinzaig (MBA 2007), Founder & Managing Director, Graham & Walker Venture Fund; Founder, Female Founders Alliance Sarah Fay, Glasswing Ventures and All Raise Chapter Lea
10:15–11:45 a.m.	Founders & Builders Track: Small Group Discussions (Moderated by Advisory Board members) Intimate and confidential discussions by track (i.e. founders separate from builders) addressing unique needs of each cohort Founders - Small Group Discussions: Building Culture at Scale Building Early Stage Culture Developing Self as CEO as You Scale Fundraising Best Practices at Early Stage Getting to Product Market Fit Hiring Fast and Firing Faster Life as an Entrepreneur Managing Growth vs. Profitability Managing Pivots and Setbacks Negotiating Partnerships Builders - Small Group Discussions: Builder/Founder Relationships Building Culture at Scale Creating Measurable Marketing KPIs & OKRs From Individual Contributor to Manager - Adapting Your Work Style Hiring Fast and Firing Faster Making Decisions with Imperfect Data Managing Cross-Functional Teams Managing Pivots and Setbacks Managing Your Career: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Navigating a Career from Generalist to Leader of Specialists Negotiating Partnerships
10:15–11:45 a.m.	Investors Track: Shifting Capital: Venture Capital in an Era of Evolving Capital Markets Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Bagged Lunch Pick-up
12:15–1:30 p.m.	Frameworks & Insights II Join faculty and practitioners for presentations and discussions on various topics Developing Effective Managers in High-Growth Companies Ethan S. Bernstein (MBA 2003), Edward W. Conard Associate Professor of Business Administration Business Development in an Entrepreneurial World That Never Stops Changing Frank V. Cespedes, MBA Class of 1973 Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Managing Hypergrowth Jeffrey F. Rayport, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration The Science of Scaling Mark N. Roberge, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Financial Value vs. Strategic Value Chris Yeh (MBA 2000), Blitzscaling Network Effects & the Next Big Thing James Currier (MBA 1999), NFX Fundraising in a Post-Bubble Era Jeffrey J. Bussgang (MBA 1995), Hack Diversity; Flybridge Capital Partners; and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Non-Dilutive Funding For Your Venture Moderator: Archie L. Jones Jr. (MBA 1998), Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Panelists: Przemek Gotfryd, Capchase Lara Hodgson (MBA 1998), Now Avani Patel, The Ember Company
1:45–3:15 p.m.	Founders & Builders Track: Small Group Discussions (Moderated by Advisory Board members) Intimate and confidential discussions by track (i.e. founders separate from builders) addressing unique needs of each cohort Founders - Small Group Discussions: Building Culture at Scale Building Early Stage Culture Developing Self as CEO as You Scale Fundraising Best Practices at Early Stage Getting to Product Market Fit Hiring Fast and Firing Faster Life as an Entrepreneur Managing Growth vs. Profitability Managing Pivots and Setbacks Negotiating Partnerships Builders - Small Group Discussions: Builder/Founder Relationships Building Culture at Scale Creating Measurable Marketing KPIs & OKRs From Individual Contributor to Manager - Adapting Your Work Style Hiring Fast and Firing Faster Making Decisions with Imperfect Data Managing Cross-Functional Teams Managing Pivots and Setbacks Managing Your Career: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Navigating a Career from Generalist to Leader of Specialists Negotiating Partnerships
1:45–3:15 p.m.	New VC Models Moderator: Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Panelists: Nabil Mallick (MBA 2011), General Partner, Thrive Capital Jamie Goldstein (MBA 1994), Founder and Managing Partner - Pillar
3:15 p.m.	Closing Reception

Who Should Attend?

HBS alumni founders and builders of high-growth pre-IPO/pre-acquisition ventures that:

• Are working on high-growth ventures with $1 billion+ market opportunities.
• Have achieved product market fit and are rapidly scaling their ventures.
• Are demonstrating strong revenue growth or working in a deep tech venture (business based on high tech innovation in engineering, or significant scientific advances) or biotech venture that is commercializing breakthrough science.
• Have at least 10 employees and expect to have significant growth in the number of employees over the next 2-3 years

 
Note: Builders are working in a management or individual contributor role, and they may have or working towards titles such as CMO, COO, Chief Product Officer, or Senior VP.
 
HBS alumni venture capital investors who are:

• Managing, general, or investing partners working at venture capital firms actively investing and working in sectors such as venture capital and growth equity
• Eager to network with founders and builders of high-growth, deep tech and biotech ventures
• Eager to understand the dynamics of a changing world and how they impact both entrepreneurs, venture leaders, and investors

Please note that this event was open to alumni by invitation only.

Planning to Attend

HBS Faculty Chairs

Thomas R. Eisenmann (MBA 1983, DBA 1998), Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration

Shikhar Ghosh (MBA 1980), MBA Class of 1961 Professor of Management Practice of Business Administration

Advisory Board

Gilbert Addo (MBA 2011), CEO & Co-Founder, RubiconMD

Medha Agarwal (MBA 2016), Partner, Redpoint Ventures

Carlton Baab (MBA 1985), CFO & CIO, Algolia

Charles Baron (MBA 2013), Co-Founder, Farmers Business Network

Sri Batchu (MBA 2013), Head of Growth, Ramp

Marla Beck (MBA 1998), Founder, Atmosphere Ventures

Louis Beryl (MBA 2012), CEO, Rocketplace

Gilles BianRosa (MBA 2001), Chief Product Officer, N26

Marty Blue, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Harvard Business School, Car Gurus

Nadia Boujarwah (MBA 2013), Co-Founder & CEO, Dia & Co

Caitlin Brumme (MBA 2012), CEO, MassChallenge

Sara Choi (MBA 2019), Partner, Wing VC

Kerry Cooper (MBA 1997), Board member, Various

James Currier (MBA 1999), General Partner, NFX

Wei Lien Dang (MBA 2013), General Partner, Unusual Ventures

Brittany Davis (MBA 2015), General Partner, Backstage Capital

Ann DeWitt (MBA 2009), General Partner, The Engine

Payal Divakaran (MBA 2015), Partner, .406 Ventures

Cambria Dunaway (MBA 1990), Board Director, Planet Fitness, Red Robin, Flo

Anne Dwane (MBA 1998), Co-Founder & Partner, Village Global

Sarah Endline (MBA 2001), CEO, RIOT Strategic Advisory

Ben Faw (MBA 2014), Co-Founder and CEO, ASR Group Holdings

Robert Gierkink (MBA 1991), Entrepreneur/Investor, Kadley Holdings LLC

Arjun Goyal (MBA 2014), Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vida Ventures

Justin Hakuta (MBA 2010), Founder, Alpha Wiz

Lara Hodgson (MBA 1998), President & CEO, NowAccount Network Corporation

Jing Hong (MBA 2005), Founding Partner, Gaocheng Capital

Jennifer Hyman (MBA 2009), Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Rent the Runway

Aditya Julka (MBA 2009), Co-Founder & CEO, Syllable

Sylvia Kainz (MBA 1997), Owner, Scala

Gosia Karas (MBA 2017), Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Alex Kayyal (MBA 2011), Managing Partner, Salesforce Ventures

Melody Koh (MBA 2013), Partner, NextView Ventures

Chad Laurans (MBA 2006), Founder and Chairman, SimpliSafe

Jevan Lenox (MBA 2011), Chief People Officer, insitro

Greg Marsh (MBA 2006), CEO & Co-Founder, Nous

Michael Martin (MBA 2015), CEO, RapidSOS

Guy Miasnik (MBA 1999), Managing Partner, Miasnik Ventures

Jeannie Mun (MBA 2003), Chief Financial Officer, JMM Capital

Dave Munichiello (MBA 2009), General Partner, GV (Google Ventures)

Eric Paley (MBA 2003), Partner, Founder Collective

Steve Papa (MBA 1999), Entrepreneur, Parallel Wireless

Jules Pieri (MBA 1986), CEO and Founder, The Grommet, Investing Partner, XFactor Ventures

Susan Rasmus Tynan (MBA 2003), Founder and CEO, Framebridge

Kareem Reda (MBA 2011), Chief Business Officer, ElevateBio

Carlos Reines (MBA 2014), President & Co-Founder, RubiconMD

Dan Rosen (MBA 2006), Founding Partner, Commerce Ventures

Kerry Rupp (MBA 1999), General Partner, True Wealth Ventures

Lisa Skeete Tatum (MBA 1998), Founder and CEO, Landit

Bejul Somaia (MBA 1998), Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners

Jonathan Spier (MBA 2004), CEO, Rev

David Thacker (MBA 2003), General Partner, Greylock

Monica Varman (MBA 2016), Partner, G2 Venture Partners

Paris Wallace (MBA 2007), CEO, National Cycling League

Josh Yguado (MBA 2004), CEO & Co-Founder, Jam City