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HarvardAE Boston | Unlocking Startup Success

  • 53 State Street Boston, MA, 02109 United States (map)

Please note: Time is ET.

Join us for a fireside chat featuring Catalina Daniels and James H. Sherman, seasoned startup founders and Harvard Business School alumni. Together, they will delve into the invaluable insights contained in their latest book, "SMART STARTUPS". Through firsthand experiences and candid lessons from 18 HBS graduates who've pioneered successful ventures, the session promises to shed light on the real challenges and triumphs of the entrepreneurial journey.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to grasp the essence of what it truly takes to launch, grow, and exit a startup in today's dynamic landscape!

Moderated by Nemo Shi, MEd, ‘22

Light snacks and beverages (over 21) will be provided.

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FREE

Guest Speakers

Catalina Daniels has spent the first 17 years of her career at McKinsey & Company, where she became a partner. She left McKinsey to become an entrepreneur and eventually an angel investor. A Venture Partner at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), the prominent New York-based tech accelerator, Catalina mentors US entrepreneurs and helps non-US entrepreneurs expand in the US. Catalina sits on multiple boards and loves coaching young entrepreneurs. Catalina graduated from Harvard Business School.

James Sherman started his career at Bain & Company as a consultant and then spent several years working in media with Time Inc. and Pearson. In 1997, he launched the internet division for Martha Stewart Living. He then became a serial internet entrepreneur, launching three ventures, including an internet strategy consulting firm, ShermansTravel Media, and an e-commerce firm. He also became an active angel investor in New York start-ups, has been a mentor to entrepreneurs, and sits on the board of HBS Alumni Angels of New York. Jim graduated from Harvard Business School.

Please join HarvardAE as either a:  Full Member @ $55/year, Lifetime Member @ $1,000, Affiliate @ $250/year, Harvard Student @ $25/year, or Friend of HarvardAE (free)

Paid Membership is open to Harvard alumni, faculty, staff. and students. Membership is only open to current Harvard students, faculty, and staff. Affiliate Membership is a non-Harvard membership open to qualified entrepreneurs and investors. 

Go to www.harvardae.org/join
For more information, email info@Harvardae.org

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Earlier Event: October 6
Startup Bootcamp Info Session
Later Event: October 19
HarvardAE Accelerator 2024 Info Session