Past Events

Join us to meet your fellow Build It cohort members and get oriented to the Venture Program at the i-lab! We’ll review critical information about navigating resources, offerings, and our community. You’ll learn how the semester is structured and how to best take advantage of what’s available to you and your venture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with your track’s advisor to get a personalized look at your upcoming i-lab experience!

Join us to meet your fellow Start It cohort members and get oriented to the Venture Program at the i-lab! We’ll review critical information about navigating resources, offerings, and our community. You’ll learn how the semester is structured and how to best take advantage of what’s available to you and your venture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with your track’s advisor to get a personalized look at your upcoming i-lab experience!

What do funders actually care about when you pitch to them? How do you know when you are ready to raise money? Learn from a panel of VCs on how and when you should raise money for your venture.

Ready to check out the space? Join us for a tour at 4 pm on Wednesday, September 1 or Thursday, September 2. No registration required. Simply bring your Harvard ID to get access!

Ready to check out the space? Join us for a tour at 4 pm on Wednesday, September 1 or Thursday, September 2. No registration required. Simply bring your Harvard ID to get access!

If you’re an incoming or current Harvard undergrad, graduate student, or postdoc interested in pursuing innovative ideas and meeting wonderful people, get an inside look at all the ways the i-lab can help you bring your ideas to life!

Raising money always looms large for founders, and most founders think that raising money will solve all their problems. How do you know when you are actually ready to raise and who are the right people to raise from at each stage? Find out with this workshop!

Gain valuable experience by pitching your B2B venture in front of a group of supportive peers and thoughtful staff. You’ll receive feedback and make helpful connections!

Calling all Harvard alumni founders and creatives! Find your global community of fellow entrepreneurs and innovators this summer.

What should you look for when building your team? What are the potential pitfalls and successes when adding your first team members? At this panel, we’ll discuss how to approach hiring employees, interns, and others who can help you grow.