Regina Ryan
Announcing 2024 Accelerator Cohort

12 pathbreaking startups spanning various sectors, demonstrating innovation and a commitment to addressing contemporary challenges with cutting-edge solutions.

Announcing 2024 Accelerator Cohort
Regina Ryan
HarvardAE Thought Leadership Entrepreneurship ...

In the Winter of 2023, HarvardAE revealed its selection of a standout article on entrepreneurship and innovation from the cohorts participating in the Thought Leadership Writing Incubator.

HarvardAE Thought Leadership Entrepreneurship Article Winner: Silvia Carnini Pulino
Regina Ryan
HarvardAE Accelerator Announces Winner: Zette

On May 18, the HarvardAE Accelerator brought together a panel of global venture investors to evaluate the pitches of the eleven companies and identify the top three companies in the cohort.

HarvardAE Accelerator Announces Winner: Zette
Regina Ryan
How to Vet Technology for Diversity

Angela wanted to use the new virtual try-on service to see what different lip shades look like on her skin. But when she opened it up, a message said: “no face detected.” Her friend, who’s white, could see the different products virtually applied to her skin. But Angela, a black woman, could not.

 

When facial recognition systems were being initially created, the grad students used pictures of classmates, predominantly white and Asian men. Unsurprisingly this technology works especially well for those groups. New technology tends to be tested by those who are most easily available to the creator, leaving room for potential shortcomings with other populations. 

 

How to Vet Technology for Diversity
Regina Ryan
HarvardAE and Pegasus Tech Ventures Graduate ...

The top prize from the HarvardAE Accelerator Demo Day was captured by Autonomo, which is reimagining the retail shopping experience by building checkout-free convenience stores. Autonomo is led by co-founder James Sutherland, a 2014 graduate from Harvard Business School.

HarvardAE and Pegasus Tech Ventures Graduate Inaugural Cohort from Global Virtual Accelerator Program

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Chicago Chapter of HAE launched!

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Welcome to our newest chapter - HAE Chicago. The chapter co-chairs are

  • Anthony L Chirchirillo, OPM'03. CEO, Chirch Global Manufacturing, LLC

  • Aleksandra Efimova, OPM'10. Founder, Russian Pointe

  • Benjamin Bornstein, MBA'97, JD'97. President, Prospero Capital Management, LLC

They are in the process of planning a series of events for the Chicago area so if you'd like to be put on their mailing list or to volunteer with HAE Chicago, let us know at our email below(Please mention "HAE Chicago Chapter" in the subject line section).

Many thanks to the founding team for volunteering to lead the HAE Chicago chapter from HAE and Chicago alumni.