Founded in 2020 to address the massive underrepresentation of Black investors in venture capital, private equity, and investment management, the Black Investment Club has grown to over 70 members looking to create meaningful and sustainable changes in the investing industry. [...]

Silvio Memme dreamed of designing engines for Ferrari. Despite the naysayers, he made that dream a reality. He then dreamed bigger and set his sights on a new goal, one many said was impossible and would require a career switch. Memme shares how he broke into Venture Capital from the automotive industry and launched a new stage of his career utilizing his unique perspective and transferable skills. [...]

Recruiters review hundreds of resumes for highly coveted roles in private equity and venture capital. Often the candidates’ backgrounds are in banking and investing. However, HBS alumni like Joshua Mbanusi and Morgan Sheil came to business school from nonprofit and chemical engineering backgrounds, respectively. Their stories showcase different pathways into PE/VC as well as the breadth and depth of talent at HBS. [...]

From Harvard Business School to Nairobi to Japan, Kei Takatsuka l(MBA 2022) everaged her summer internship experience in Africa to help shape an exciting entrepreneurial venture back home in Japan. [...]