Entrepreneur's Master Class
Have you ever wanted to be a "fly on the wall" inside a high-stakes startup advisory board?
If you are an entrepreneur looking to learn by example, an investor scouting early-stage energy, or a business enthusiast curious about tactical problem-solving, attending an HBS StartUp Partners Mentoring Session as an observer offers a front-row seat to pure strategic masterclasses.
Since 2014, this program has advised over 550 startups that have gone on to raise a collective $150M+. As an observer, you get rare access to the exact room where these growth trajectories are shaped.
Why Attend as an Observer?
This isn’t a passive presentation—it’s a fast-paced, live clinical breakdown of real-world business challenges. Watching elite HBS and MIT graduate alumni dissect a company's strategy in real time is one of the highest-leverage learning experiences available in the Bay Area ecosystem.
What You’ll Experience and Learn:
- The "Investor Brain" in Action: Hear the exact questions elite HBS and MIT alumni ask. You'll learn how seasoned experts evaluate product-market fit, stress-test business models, and spot structural flaws in a pitch.
- Mastering the Art of the Pivot: Watch how a startup's messaging and customer pain points are sharpened under pressure through constructive, world-class candor.
- Ecosystem Intelligence: Gain macro-level insights into what VCs are currently looking for, how fundraising strategies are shifting, and what it takes to scale effectively in today's market.
- Peer Insights: Connect with a curated community of fellow entrepreneurial minds and observers who are just as passionate about the startup ecosystem as you are.
Virtual Event
Monday, July 27, 2026
4:00pm - 5:00pm PT
HCSF Members: Free
Non Members: $10
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Event Registration (Harvard Alumni):
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Event Organizer:
Alexandra Morehouse
alexandra.morehouse@gmail.com