Harvard Business School Rock Center for Entrepreneurship Announces 2025-2026 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Venture Capital Advisors, and Legal Specialists
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BOSTON—The Harvard Business School (HBS) Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship has announced its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIR), Venture Capital Advisors (VCA), and Legal Specialists (LS) for the 2025-2026 academic year. At the heart of the Rock Center’s work are its Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. These seasoned founders and executives are deeply embedded in the HBS ecosystem, serving as mentors, coaches, and thought partners for students building the next generation of ventures. Appointed by HBS Dean Srikant Datar to four-year terms, EIRs bring hard-won experience as leaders who have founded, scaled, and exited companies across industries including climate, robotics, artificial intelligence, technology, consumer products, healthcare, biotech, and media. Throughout the year, the 16 EIRs, 14 of whom are HBS alumni, will meet one-on-one with MBA students, facilitate Rock Center programs, and collaborate with faculty on research and course development. Their insights and accessibility make them an unparalleled resource for students navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Alongside the EIRs, the Rock Center will also welcome its Venture Capital Advisors and Legal Specialists. VCAs, who are managing and general partners from leading global firms, guide students on fundraising, pitching, and business models, and serve as judges for the annual Student New Venture Competition. LSs, representing top law firms, meet with students to advise on incorporation strategies, founders’ agreements, intellectual property, and other critical issues. Together, these three groups of experts form a powerful support system, ensuring HBS founders have access not only to the curriculum and funding opportunities the Rock Center provides, but also to practical, real-world guidance from those who have built, financed, and advised successful ventures. Founded in 2003 by legendary venture capitalist Arthur Rock, the Rock Center continues to strengthen HBS’s position as the leading hub for entrepreneurship education, innovation, and venture creation. This year’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are: Gil Addo José Vicente Aguerrevere Andrzej Baraniak Nadia Boujarwah Eric Boutin Carolyn Childers Carissa Bryce Christensen Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. Maria McClay Shirish Nimgaonkar Carlos Reines Kenneth Salas Avni Patel Thompson Shara Ticku Amy Villeneuve Joshua Yguado This year’s Venture Capital Advisors and their current companies are: Kent Bennett Alice Brooks Tina Bou-Saba Payal Divakaran Tasneem Dohadwala Dawn Dobras Richard Dulude Rob Go Rick Grinnell Kanu Gulati Sarah Hodges Nimi Katragadda Juan Luis Leungli Lisa Lewin Wendy Lim Jennifer Neundorfer Jackie Shoback Brittany Davis Wilson This year’s Legal Specialists are: Larissa Bifano Steve Cagnetta Alexander Civetta Jeff Goldman Matthew Reardon |
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