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Gong-a-thon

Original Date: December 1, 2022

Harvard Innovation Lab’s Gong-a-Thon is a chance to celebrate our accomplishments, share our appreciation for one another, and have some fun as a community at the end of the term. Join us at Cambridge Queen’s Head for one of our favorite i-lab traditions!    Register here
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[IN-PERSON] Startup Secrets: Build a Product that Scales Into a Company

Original Date: November 30, 2022

“Build it, and they will come” is a dangerous mindset in the startup world. Even if you create a great product, building a successful company around it can be nuanced and challenging. In addition to product development, you need to find and prove product-market fit—then repeat and scale through sales and marketing. In this workshop, […]
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch

Original Date: November 30, 2022

They say you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch is critical for helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch — before a pitch practice session with […]
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How to Interview your Customers

Original Date: November 29, 2022

Once you’ve learned the basics of customer discovery, the next step is to identify customer needs and preferences. This session teaches best practices for several market research techniques, including interviewing customers for exploration and insight. Speaker Name: Peter Gladstone   Register here
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[IN-PERSON] Startup Secrets: Create a Product That People Will Actually Buy

Original Date: November 17, 2022

One of the top reasons startups fail is surprisingly simple: The value proposition isn’t compelling enough to prompt a customer to buy. Whatever the reason, the product doesn’t provide enough value to spark customer action and sustain a business. Nailing your value prop—an outline of the benefit you provide to whom, and how you do […]
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[In Person] How to Speak Tech

Original Date: November 16, 2022

Cloud. Back-end. Front-end. Database. Server. API. What does it all mean? Come to this session to learn the basics behind how to talk to developers and what you should speak about to get your website, app, or other type of software built. We’ll break down how the internet works and what that means for startup […]
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[In Person] What is blockchain, really?

Original Date: November 16, 2022

This is Part 2 of the How to Speak Tech workshop. We HIGHLY recommend attending “How to Speak Tech” which meets immediately before this session. Have you heard people talk about blockchain and not really get it? Maybe you have a basic understanding of crypto but get lost once people start talking about blockchain, web3, […]
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Growth Engines – Paid Advertising and SEO

Original Date: November 16, 2022

The fastest way to engage at scale with your audience is through paid advertising and search engine optimization. In this session with i-Lab’s Peter Gladstone, Assistant Director of Consumer Goods and Services, we’ll explore both strategies and how to leverage them for a successful venture. Speaker: Peter Gladstone Peter is the Lead Advisor for Consumer […]
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Roundtable: Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: November 15, 2022

Validating demand is the first critical hurdle any entrepreneur faces when starting a venture. Why? Because you’re starting out with a hunch. You’ll need to validate that hunch before you start to build a product, seek outside investors, and beyond. This interactive roundtable will help you explore and answer the following questions: Who wants your […]
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Scaling Up Your Venture

Original Date: November 14, 2022

Ready to take your venture into scale-up mode? Want a road map for the scale- up phase? Entrepreneurial and innovation advisor Rob Shelton will walk through what you need to know before growing your venture, products, or volume. You will learn key tools to help you scale up faster and avoid common pitfalls. Speaker: Rob […]
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Mastering the Art of Fundraising

Original Date: November 10, 2022

Developing a thoughtful fundraising strategy is a crucial element of startup success. In this interactive session, cofounder & managing partner of Venture Lane Studio Christian Magel and managing partner of Mentor Foundry Jeffrey Beir will help you understand fundraising stages and milestones, how to develop your own fundraising approach, how to anticipate investor questions, and […]
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No Code? No Problem! Building Your First MVP Without an Engineer

Original Date: November 9, 2022

Ready to build your MVP to validate your idea and test your product? Most teams think they need an engineer to get past this hurdle, but not so. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the no-code tools, mindset, and processes you can use to rapidly turn your idea into a product you can test with […]
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Industry Networking Night

Original Date: November 8, 2022

Looking to meet other i-lab innovators? Whether you’re hoping to network with founders working in similar industries, seeking a community with similar interests, or looking to learn about a new space, our Fall Industry Networking Night is the time to connect! Join the i-lab for an evening of inspiring conversations and delicious food!   Register […]
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Panel: How to Find a Great Cofounder or Teammate

Original Date: November 7, 2022

This fall, we have 800 Explorers in the i-lab program. A third of them are looking for co-founders and a third are looking to join a team. Meanwhile, over half of our 500 Test/Propel teams are looking for someone to join their team. That’s a lot of possible matches! 😉 You might wonder, so how […]
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[IN-PERSON] The Future of Climate With the Founder of Tomorrow.io

Original Date: November 3, 2022

Rei Goffer embarked on his founder journey at the i-lab back in 2015 with a mission to improve and democratize weather data. Flash forward, Rei and his two co-founders have built a company with hundreds of customers, which include JetBlue, Uber, Delta, USAF & the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and have raised $264 million.  The company will now embark on one of its most exciting endeavors and will soon launch the first-of-its-kind commercial weather satellite constellation system. The Tomorrow.io space program will enable organizations in the far corners of the world to prepare and mitigate the business impact of weather. Join us in the i-lab for a conversation with Rei and hear his reflections on his founder journey and the future of weather forecasting and climate tech.
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Life Sciences Business Models

Original Date: November 2, 2022

This introductory workshop provides an overview of startup companies in life sciences and healthcare, touching on the foundational concepts that are most important for early stage founders to get a handle on. You’ll learn: idea generation and evaluation, team formation, prototypes and PoCs, intellectual property considerations, technology commercialization, regulatory strategy, fund raising, corporate structure, the […]
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[IN-PERSON] Startup Secrets: Designing a Customer-Centric Business Model

Original Date: November 2, 2022

In its simplest definition, a business model is how you deliver value to customers and how you make money in return. The most successful business models capture value in concert with the customer. In this session, you’ll learn how to do just that. Michael Skok, Founding Partner of Underscore VC, will share how to identify […]
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Fall New Member Tour/ BYO Lunch #2

Original Date: November 2, 2022

Welcome to your Student i-lab membership! For anyone joining us after our September orientation, come get to know the i-lab at our Fall New Member Tour and Community BYO Lunch! Learn how to tap into i-lab resources and get your questions answered on a staff-led tour. Then start connecting with fellow community members and innovators […]
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B2B Business Models that Work

Original Date: November 1, 2022

Choosing the right business model and go-to-market plan can be tricky. Once you pick a business model, it should sync with your GTM strategy and align with all aspects of your business. In this workshop, entrepreneur and investor Christoph Janz will explore several methods to scale your venture and show you how to achieve your […]
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution with CoFounders

Original Date: October 31, 2022

Cofounders often need to work out complicated, conflicting ideas regarding vision, ownership, and working relationships. In this session, using role play to strengthen real-world skills, Oladeji Tiamiyu of Harvard Law School’s Negotiation and Mediation Clinic teaches the foundations of great founder relationships, like arriving at shared value; forging lasting, satisfying relationships; and how to assert […]
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch

Original Date: October 27, 2022

They say you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch is critical for helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch — before a pitch practice session with […]
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Selecting the Best Idea to Pursue

Original Date: October 26, 2022

What are the steps to evaluating your startup idea? When you have more than one idea, how do you know which to start pursuing? What factors make a startup idea high potential for investors? Learn to evaulate your own ideas in this session from Aaron Epstein, partner at tech startup accelerator YCombinator. Speaker: Aaron Epstein […]
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The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: October 25, 2022

Do people actually want what you’re building? Find out by testing for user demand! We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to better understand the market demand for your product. Plus, it’s quick! You can set up these tools in under two hours and be on your way to transforming your venture. […]
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[IN-PERSON] Startup Secrets: What it Takes: Vision, Mission, and Values

Original Date: October 20, 2022

Human capital separates great from good companies; ideas are worth very little without the right people to drive them forward. That’s why attracting the right people while unifying them behind an inspiring vision and mission is essential to any significant venture. In this workshop, Michael Skok, Founding Partner of Underscore VC, will share how to […]
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Discovering Your Investors & Understanding When You are Ready to Raise

Original Date: October 19, 2022

In this session, learn how to raise money during the different stages of your startup. Join cofounder & managing partner of Venture Lane Studio Christian Magel and Jeffrey Beir, Managing Partner of Mentor Foundry, as they help you understand your fundraising stages and milestones.   Register here   Speakers: Christian Magel & Jeffrey Beir Christian […]
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Roundtable: Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: October 19, 2022

Validating demand is the first critical hurdle any entrepreneur faces when starting a venture. Why? Because you’re starting out with a hunch. You’ll need to validate that hunch before you start to build a product, seek outside investors, and beyond. This interactive roundtable will help you explore and answer the following questions: Who wants your […]
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Introduction to Financial Modeling

Original Date: October 18, 2022

Building a financial model for your business can be daunting However, a couple of lines in Excel will help you better understand your finances and what drives your business. Come to this workshop to learn the basics of building a financial model: what ingredients you will need, how to make assumptions, and how to create […]
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Successful B2B Selling

Original Date: October 17, 2022

Explore the B2B sales landscape and learn strategies for. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn how to sell to businesses, how to avoid common sales mistakes, and how to employ sales strategies that will take your venture farther, faster. Speaker: Dave Golan Dave Golan has 30 years of B2B selling experience. He has worked at […]
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Building Educational Tools? Script Your Next Sales Conversation

Original Date: October 13, 2022

Have a wonderful educational tool or program for learning? Unsure what to say when you get into a sales meeting? We’ll teach you how to run an effective sales meeting—and role play it, too. We’ll also talk through how to take the feedback you learn and make it productive for your venture. Speaker: Drew Madson […]
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Founders & Joiners Mixer

Original Date: October 13, 2022

Looking to join a venture team or seeking co-founders and teammates? Stop by the Fall Founders & Joiners Mixer! We’ll start with tips for building a team before diving into the fun — networking and food! Please fill out the Founders & Joiners Profile Form prior to the event! These profiles will be sent to all attendees […]
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Customer Discovery 101

Original Date: October 12, 2022

When building your company, understanding who your product is for will be critical to its success. In this workshop, you will learn why it’s important to identify your customer, how to speak with them, and how to make sure your promise solves their problem. Speaker Name: Henrik Scheel Henrik Scheel is a Danish entrepreneur, venture […]
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How to Get Started on Your Venture

Original Date: October 11, 2022

Have an idea for a venture but aren’t quite sure where to start? This workshop with i-Lab Associate Director of Venture Programs Phil Green provides an easy six-step guide to getting your venture off the ground. We’ll explore refining your idea, initial customer discovery, building an MVP, interviewing basics and more! Speaker Name: Phil Green […]
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Funds Info Session

Original Date: October 6, 2022

Hear about funding opportunities at the i-lab from staff members and advisors!   Register here
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Fall New Member Tour/ BYO Lunch #1

Original Date: October 5, 2022

Welcome to your Student i-lab membership! For anyone joining us after our September orientation, come get to know the i-lab at our Fall New Member Tour and Community BYO Lunch! Learn how to tap into i-lab resources and get your questions answered on a staff-led tour. Then start connecting with fellow community members and innovators […]
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch

Original Date: October 4, 2022

They say you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch is critical for helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch — before a pitch practice session with […]
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Funding Your Social Venture When Your User is Not Your Payor

Original Date: October 3, 2022

You know your customer needs your product, but they can’t pay for it. So how do you make sure your venture is financially viable? In this session, you’ll learn six different funding models to find which ones will work best for your venture. Plus, you’ll walk away with a set of specific tools to kick-start […]
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A Blueprint for your Business: The Lean Canvas

Original Date: September 29, 2022

The Lean Canvas replaces long, tedious business plans with a one-page business model that actually gets read. The best part? You can create yours in under 20 minutes. During this interactive workshop, you will create your own Lean Canvas and discover how it can streamline your thinking!   Register here   Speaker Names: Leo Guyshan, Peter Gladstone, and Phil Green
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Building a Deck That Angels Will Love

Original Date: September 27, 2022

Your pitch deck provides investors with a first impression of your business. What are the must-have elements to make a good impression? What do investors look for in your deck? In this session, you’ll learn the key elements to craft a compelling pitch deck and distill them into a simple template.   Register here   […]
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User Centered Design Session – It Starts with Empathy: Getting to Know your Customer with Design Thinking

Original Date: September 26, 2022

Learn how to use human-centered design and psychology to better understand your customer, iterate on your idea, and find creative solutions.   Register here   Speaker Name: Robert Welsh Bob Welsh is a diversely experienced global fortune 300 company leader with an inspirational 30-year history of creating world-firsts in the consumer goods industry. Named on […]
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ORIENTATION DAY 2: Fall Kickoff & Community Welcome

Original Date: September 22, 2022

Join us at the i-lab as we officially kick off the fall semester! Visit our resource stations to learn more about advising, expert office hours, funding opportunities, subcommunities, and more. Meet new & returning i-lab innovators as we celebrate the start of the fall with food, drinks, and networking fun!   Register here
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ORIENTATION DAY 1: Virtual – Making the Most of the i-lab [EXPLORE]

Original Date: September 21, 2022

Ready to make the most of your i-lab experience? Join the virtual orientation session to hear from staff as we share tips on how to tap into key resources like office hours, workshops & sessions, and cohorts & subcommunities. Be sure to register for Part 2 on Thursday, 9/22, where we’ll meet in person and […]
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ORIENTATION DAY 1: Virtual – Making the Most of the i-lab [TEST & PROPEL]

Original Date: September 21, 2022

Ready to make the most of your i-lab experience? Join the virtual orientation session to hear from staff as we share tips on how to tap into key resources like office hours, workshops & sessions, and cohorts & subcommunities. Be sure to register for Part 2 on Thursday, 9/22, where we’ll meet in person and […]
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Meet the i-lab

Original Date: August 25, 2022

How the Venture Program can help you transform your passion!
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Meet the i-lab Copy

Original Date: August 3, 2022

How the Venture Program can help you transform your passion!
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Venture Showcase/ End of Summer Celebration

Original Date: July 28, 2022

We're getting ready to hit the gong in celebration of you!
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Startup Secrets: Create a Product That People Actually Need

Original Date: July 27, 2022

One of the top reasons startups fail is surprisingly simple: The value proposition isn’t compelling enough to prompt a customer to buy. Maybe they have too many other competing priorities. Or the existing solutions, while imperfect, are “good enough.” Whatever the reason, the product doesn’t provide enough value to spark customer action and sustain a […]
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Summer Workshop #3: Mastering the Art of Fundraising

Original Date: July 25, 2022

Join us to hear from a group of funders across the spectrum – from angels and institutional investors to social impact funders.
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Social Impact Meet & Greet

Original Date: July 21, 2022

Join the Social Impact Cohort for a Meet & Greet to get to know your fellow social impact founders and enjoy some delicious pizza!
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How to Fund your Health Tech. Venture with Flare Capital

Original Date: July 21, 2022

Funding for ventures at the intersection of healthcare and technology has grown rapidly in recent years. U.S. digital health venture funding doubled to $29B+ in 2021. This session will introduce VC firms and the early-stage funding process for healthcare technology and digital health ventures – from the perspective of a VC. Join to strengthen your […]
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The Art of Making the Ask: A Step by Step of How to Ask for Money

Original Date: July 20, 2022

This workshop will give you concrete steps for how to make a fundraising ask for your venture from High Net Worth Individuals or Foundations
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Crafting an Unforgettable Pitch: B2B

Original Date: July 19, 2022

A successful pitch does more than just give an outline of your idea or grab someone’s attention. It captivates and convinces!
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Building a Balanced Life as an Entrepreneur: WellBalance Info Session

Original Date: July 18, 2022

Join this session to meet the WellBalance team, and learn about the WellBalance method, its foundation in positive psychology, and the upcoming program available to HiLabs founders this fall.
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Community Social at Grafton Street Pub

Original Date: July 14, 2022

Stop by the Grafton Street Pub for networking, food, and festivities!
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B2B Cohort Lunch

Original Date: July 13, 2022

Join the Business to Business Cohort for a pizza lunch in the i-lab!
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The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: July 12, 2022

Is there user demand? We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to test this all-important question.
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Industry Networking Lunch

Original Date: June 29, 2022

Join us at lunchtime for inspiring conversations with founders and i-lab experts working in your industry... and some delicious food!
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B2B Meet & Greet

Original Date: June 29, 2022

Join the Business to Business Cohort for a Meet & Greet! Pizza will be served.
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Crafting an Unforgettable Pitch: B2C

Original Date: June 28, 2022

A successful pitch does more than just give an outline of your idea or grab someone’s attention. It captivates and convinces!
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Summer Launch Party at Felipe’s

Original Date: June 22, 2022

What’s better than making friends while enjoying margs? Join us in Harvard Square at Felipe’s Taqueria for good conversation and cocktails.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Customer Discovery

Original Date: June 21, 2022

Come to this workshop to learn an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering called ‘Marketing Thinking.’
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B2C Meet & Greet

Original Date: June 21, 2022

Join the Business to Consumer Cohort for a lunchtime Meet & Greet!
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Summer Welcome Lunch

Original Date: June 15, 2022

Join us in the i-lab co-working space to eat pizza, relax, and get to know the amazing student and alumni innovators in the summer community!
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Launch Lab X GEO 2022-2023 Info Session

Original Date: June 14, 2022

Calling all Harvard alumni founders! Join our info session and find out how this program can help elevate your early-stage venture.
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Launch Lab X GEO 2022-2023 Info Session

Original Date: June 7, 2022

Calling all Harvard alumni founders! Join our info session and find out how this program can help elevate your early-stage venture.
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The 2022 President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony

Original Date: May 5, 2022

Join us on May 5 for the PIC Awards Ceremony to discover which ventures will take home a share of $510,000 in Bertarelli Foundation Awards!
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No Code Deep Dive: Build an MVP with Bubble (Roundtable)

Original Date: April 28, 2022

This session will be a deep dive into how Bubble (a major no code platform) can be used to help you build an MVP for your venture.
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Top Tips for Building Your First Pitch Deck

Original Date: April 27, 2022

What elements help create a compelling and effective deck? Learn the best ways to communicate your idea to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
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Fundraising Fundamentals: A Guide to Angel Investors

Original Date: April 26, 2022

This session will cover everything you need to know about working with angel investors including: Who are angels and what motivates them to invest? How do you find and engage angel investors? Why raise from angels versus VCs?
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Roundtable: Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: April 25, 2022

This interactive roundtable will help you explore and create a way to hopefully answer the following questions: Who wants your product? Why do they want your product? What value does your product provide to your customers?
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: April 25, 2022

Ready to check out the space? We'll be offering tours on the hour! Join us for a tour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, or 4pm.
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: April 21, 2022

Ready to check out the space? We'll be offering tours on the hour! Join us for a tour at 2pm or 3pm. No registration required.
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Accounting for Grant Recipients

Original Date: April 21, 2022

Got a grant from the i-lab or another competition? Two accountants will walk you through the practical and tax implications.
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No Code Deep Dive: Build a Two-Sided Marketplace MVP with Sharetribe

Original Date: April 20, 2022

Build a two-sided marketplace fast! This session will be a deep dive into how to build and deploy a two-side marketplace with Sharetribe (a best in class no code solution for marketplaces).
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Brand Strategy for Your B2C Venture

Original Date: April 20, 2022

How should you think about your brand? How do you come up with a name? A tagline? How do you get a logo designed? How do you get a trademark and a website? This workshop will cover big picture thinking combined with examples and advice.
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Venture Program Community Lunch

Original Date: April 20, 2022

Join us at the i-lab for a Venture Program Community Lunch! Take a break from classes, chat about all things entrepreneurship with fellow founders, and dig into the buffet!
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Landing Page 101 with Wix

Original Date: April 13, 2022

A landing page is an easy way to gauge demand for your product or service. Join the Wix team to learn how to design a landing page that drives users to your product. This session will focus on the components of a landing page, how to design one that appeals to your customer, and tactics to promote your page to your customer.
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10 Ways to Get Your First 1,000 Users

Original Date: April 12, 2022

How did the biggest companies get to their first 1,000 users? Learn the 10 strategies that companies like Airbnb, Netflix, and Instagram used to understand their customers and generate their first users.
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Roundtable: The Key to Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

Original Date: April 11, 2022

This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Virtual Visitas 2022: Inside the i-lab

Original Date: April 11, 2022

Hey, newly admitted Harvard students! Curious what we do here at the Harvard Innovation Labs? If you're interested in exploring innovation and entrepreneurship, come find out what we're all about.
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Making is for Everyone: Introduction to Circuits

Original Date: April 7, 2022

This is an introductory workshop to learn techniques for creating basic circuits and electronic parts.
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Future of Human Engagement with OkCupid Founder

Original Date: April 7, 2022

We live in a period of profound changes in how we connect as human beings. The pandemic has only accelerated our reliance on virtual forms of interaction: we can now gather, work with, date, and befriend others who are geographically close or at the far corners of the earth. Hear from an entrepreneur innovator who helped create this digital transformation of human interaction: Sam Yagan, co-founder of OkCupid, former CEO of Match (where he oversaw Tinder).
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How to Sell to Schools

Original Date: April 6, 2022

Have a wonderful tool or program that schools should be using? Ever wonder how to get it into the hands of kids? We'll discuss strategies for selling into schools, how to approach it and what techniques can make you successful.
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The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: March 31, 2022

Is there user demand? We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to test this all-important question. You can transform your venture with tools you can set up in under two hours!
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Investment, Risk, Valuation and Value Inflections

Original Date: March 31, 2022

Adam Bazih and Troy Norris will discuss how to estimate development timelines and investments, production and customer acquisition costs, to forecast profit and loss for the business.
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Positioning Your Startup To Better Connect With And Convert Customers

Original Date: March 29, 2022

This workshop helps entrepreneurs develop a sharp value proposition and audience-centric positioning/messaging strategies that will connect with and convert customers, optimize your product development around what matters most to your audience, and get the most out of your channels and spend.
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Roundtable: Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: March 28, 2022

This interactive roundtable will help you explore and create a way to hopefully answer the following questions: Who wants your product? Why do they want your product? What value does your product provide to your customers?
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Making is for Everyone: 3D Printing for Prototyping

Original Date: March 28, 2022

This is an introductory workshop to learn how to design 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models for 3D printing.
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Investment, Risk, Valuation and Value Inflections

Original Date: March 24, 2022

Adam Bazih and Troy Norris will discuss how to estimate development timelines and investments, production and customer acquisition costs, to forecast profit and loss for the business.
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Community Networking with Harvard Alumni

Original Date: March 23, 2022

We are excited to bring together two worlds of the Harvard Innovation Labs. This opportunity is open to students currently in the Venture Program, whether you’re in Start It or Build It!
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B2C Pitch Swap

Original Date: March 22, 2022

Gain valuable experience by pitching your venture in front of a group of supportive peers. You’ll receive feedback and make helpful connections!
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No Code Deep Dive: Build an MVP with Glide

Original Date: March 22, 2022

No code? No problem! Here’s what you can do without a tech team. This session will be a deep dive into how Glide (a major no code platform) can be used to help you build an MVP for your venture.
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Turn Your Science Into a Venture

Original Date: March 21, 2022

Learn how to work with the i-lab and the Office of Technology Development (OTD)! This session is specifically designed for SEAS students and will focus on the steps you will need to turn your research into a venture.
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Effective Fundraising From Angels: A Chalk Talk

Original Date: March 10, 2022

In this “ChalkTalk” session, David Willbrand will demystify the jargon while unpacking and sharing everything that you need to know about fundraising for your early-stage startup.
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Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through a Target Profile

Original Date: March 10, 2022

Learn the elements of the “target product profile,” including key performance thresholds.
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An Intro to Effective Advertising

Original Date: March 8, 2022

Do you know most advertising is ineffective? Even the big companies get it wrong. When was the last time an ad motivated you to buy a product? Exactly. Whether you’re making a TV commercial, a Facebook ad or a Kickstarter video the principles you learn at this session will make your communication significantly more effective.
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How To Avoid the Top Mistakes in B2B Sales

Original Date: March 7, 2022

Explore the B2B sales landscape and learn strategies for success at this interactive event. The workshop will discuss how to sell to businesses, how to avoid common sales mistakes, and how to employ sales strategies that will take your venture further faster.
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Cross-University Mixer: Meet Other Student Innovators

Original Date: March 4, 2022

Here's your chance to connect with other innovators who are eager to change the world, meet potential co-founders or founding team members, and chat with people who understand #startuplife.
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Building Your First MVP Without an Engineer

Original Date: March 2, 2022

In this workshop, you’ll learn about the no-code tools, mindset, and processes you can use to rapidly turn your idea into a first product you can test with real customers, all without knowing how to code or hiring expensive engineers.
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The Hidden Secret of Finding Language/Market Fit

Original Date: February 28, 2022

Matt Lerner will explain the science behind why language holds such power in marketing, plus lots of examples, and explain how to find exactly the right words so your customers feel like you’ve read their minds.
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How to Define Customer Value and Market Potential

Original Date: February 24, 2022

During this session, find out how to define target customer segments, articulate value to these customers, and estimate the overall market potential by application and customer segment.
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Venture Program Community Networking Night

Original Date: February 24, 2022

Looking to meet more fellow entrepreneurs? Join the i-lab for an evening of inspiring conversations with founders working in your industry... and a chance to win i-lab swag!
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Your Guide to Finding Donors

Original Date: February 23, 2022

This workshop is meant to be tactical and hands-on: You should come out of the workshop with a set of things you can do which will land you with a list of high potential donors.
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How To Survey & Interview Potential Customers

Original Date: February 22, 2022

After learning the basics of customer discovery, the next step is to learn about their needs and preferences. In this session, learn best practices for several market research techniques, including interviewing customers.
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Founder Talk with Harvard Alumnus Pablo Fernandez Alvarez

Original Date: February 22, 2022

Curious about the stages of startup funding? Hear from Harvard alum Pablo Fernandez on how to create a venture that will last — from seed funding all the way to an IPO. This session is open to anyone in the Harvard community — current students, alumni, staff/faculty, and affiliates.
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Mobilizing US Dollars for Global Work: Tradewater’s Outsized Climate Impact

Original Date: February 16, 2022

Tradewater is leading the charge on the single most powerful way we can reverse climate change: preventing refrigerant gases from seeping into the atmosphere. However a lot of this work needs to happen internationally and funding is scarce. Tradewater has ingeniously found 3 different ways to mobilize U.S. dollars for worldwide impact. Come learn about the path-breaking work Tradewater does, and take notes for your own venture.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Customer Discovery

Original Date: February 15, 2022

Come to this workshop to learn an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering that Stephanie calls ‘Marketing Thinking.’ Marketing Thinking exposes the right product decisions, pinpoints the ideal first customer, and deciphers what drives demand for your solution.
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Roundtable: The Key to Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

Original Date: February 14, 2022

This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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A Guide to Opportunity Portfolio, Priorities, and Partnerships

Original Date: February 10, 2022

In this workshop, learn how startups should prioritize opportunities for different potential applications and how this can help define the company’s product goals and vision.
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6 Funding Models When Your User is Not Your Payer

Original Date: February 9, 2022

"The people I am serving need my service, but they can’t pay. How do I make sure my venture is stable financially?” We’ll help each founder pick the funding models that work best for their venture and give them a set of specific tools to kick-start the process.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Orientation: Spring 2022

Original Date: February 8, 2022

You did it! You've been accepted into the 2022 President's Innovation Challenge. What's next? Find out here.
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B2B Meet & Greet

Original Date: February 7, 2022

Want to know other B2B and Tech founders in the Venture Program at the Harvard Innovation Labs? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar stuff? Here is a way to really connect with others. It was a blast last term and is back by popular demand!
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Venture Program Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: February 3, 2022

Welcome to the Spring Venture Program! Join us virtually to kick off the term and meet your cohort of brilliant entrepreneurs. Anyone in our Venture Program — whether you’re in Start It or Build It — is welcome to participate!
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Start It Orientation: Spring 2022

Original Date: February 2, 2022

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.
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Build It Orientation: Spring 2022

Original Date: February 1, 2022

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.
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[Virtual] Tactical Talks: The Fundamentals of Product Management

Original Date: December 9, 2021

In this beginner's guide to product management, you'll learn why PM is is one of the most in demand roles of the decade. What makes a great product? And what does the product team of a company actually do? Find out these answers and hear David Wang's six steps to finding product-market fit at this session.
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[Virtual] 2022 President’s Innovation Challenge Launch Event

Original Date: December 8, 2021

The President’s Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to win a share of $510,000 in Bertarelli Foundation awards, and it’s also a chance to join a vibrant, supportive innovation community as you drive your venture forward! On December 8, we’ll gather to share what the next seven months have in store for you and your team, from prepping your application to celebrating the awards together on May 5, 2022.
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[Virtual] Tactical Talks: A Guide to Scaling Culture

Original Date: December 8, 2021

What does "company culture" really mean? And how can leaders make sure their mission and workplace culture align? Find out here.
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[Virtual] “Do I have a good idea? How do I know?”

Original Date: December 7, 2021

Which steps should you take in evaluating your startup idea? When you have many ideas, how do you decide which ones are worth pursuing? What are the factors that give a startup idea high potential for investors? In this session, you will learn important measures and approaches for evaluating your ideas.
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[Virtual] Tactical Talks: Funnel Management & Creating Magic Moments

Original Date: December 7, 2021

As an investor in over 130 early stage companies, Alex Iskold knows what it takes to create a successful venture. He'll share his top tips!
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[Virtual] Health and Life Sciences Pitch Day

Original Date: December 2, 2021

This is a great opportunity for founders to practice their investor and partner pitches in a closed session with the workshop group and a panel of iLabs healthcare and life sciences advisors. Get valuable practice presenting in a safe environment, testing alternative approaches, addressing key communication challenges, and getting open and honest feedback from your peers.
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[In Person] End of Term Gong-a-Thon!

Original Date: December 2, 2021

Harvard Innovation Lab's Gong-a-Thon Event is a chance for us to celebrate our accomplishments, share our appreciation for each other, and have some fun as a community at the end of the term. Join us for i-lab Paper Plate Awards, milestone bingo, appreciation boards, and details and insight into the next term!
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[Virtual] No Code? No Problem! Building Your First MVP Without an Engineer

Original Date: December 1, 2021

Ready to build your MVP to validate your idea and test your product? Most teams think they need an engineer to get past this hurdle. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the no-code tools, mindset, and processes you can use to rapidly turn your idea into a first product you can test with real customers, all without knowing how to code or hiring expensive engineers.
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[Virtual] Know What Your Customer Knows: Achieving Product Market Fit

Original Date: November 30, 2021

According to Marc Andreesen, “The only thing that matters is getting to product/market fit.” Learn how to leave your opinions behind and get in the market by learning what the high-value customer problems are, how your product solves these problems, and how to build what your customers truly need.
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[Virtual] “Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 3

Original Date: November 29, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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[Virtual] i-lab Community Pitch Swap for B2B Ventures

Original Date: November 22, 2021

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!
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[Virtual] Win Them Over with a Great Pitch and Story

Original Date: November 18, 2021

Ready to learn how to communicate effectively to external stakeholders? In this workshop, we’ll discuss the key components of a winning pitch for investors and partners, and how to custom tailor your pitch for different audiences. We will discuss how to build a brand with a strong emotional connection to customers, partners and investors, that leverages your key product features and reinforces your optimal competitive positioning.
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[Virtual] The Art of Making the Ask: A Step by Step of How to Ask for Money

Original Date: November 17, 2021

This workshop with John Robbins and Julia Berman will give you concrete steps for how to make a fundraising ask for your venture from High Net Worth Individuals or Foundations.
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[Virtual] Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Startup Law

Original Date: November 16, 2021

Join Dave Cappillo as he covers key start-up legal issues including choice of entity, corporate governance, founders agreements, issues relating to employees and contractors, and critical IP.
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[Virtual] i-lab Community Pitch Swap for B2C Ventures

Original Date: November 16, 2021

Gain valuable experience by pitching your B2C venture in front of a group of supportive peers and thoughtful staff. You’ll receive feedback and make helpful connections!
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[Virtual] How to Build, Lead, and Motivate a Winning Team and Enlist Partners!

Original Date: November 11, 2021

How can you effectively build, lead and motivate winning teams to drive successful innovation? We’ll review examples of organizational build-out plans, how to determine what capabilities you need to have in place over the life of your venture, and whether to access these through full-time hires, contractors, advisors or partners. We’ll also explore how to attract the right partners and different types of collaborations.
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[In Person] Minimum Viable Product: So Much More Than the Least

Original Date: November 10, 2021

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build an MVP of your product, and record learnings to validate it. You’ll also learn how to design a prototype with minimum features and test your idea with your customers.
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[In Person] Venture Program Fall Social

Original Date: November 9, 2021

Join us for a casual, gratitude-filled evening at the i-lab! Our November social is a chance for us to relax, give thanks to our community, and celebrate our accomplishments over some yummy fall treats.
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[Virtual] A B2B Roundtable on Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: November 8, 2021

Validating demand is the first critical hurdle any entrepreneur faces when starting a venture. Why? Because you’re starting out with a guess, not an actual product or service. You’ll need to validate that guess before you start to build a product, seek outside investors, etc.
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[In Person] “Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 2

Original Date: November 4, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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[In Person] Pizza Lunch Hosted by AWS

Original Date: November 4, 2021

Take a break from brainstorming, iterating, and ideating for an extra delicious lunch break on the i-lab patio. Ventures at the i-lab receive $10k in AWS credits, so grab a slice and come learn how to put those credits to use!
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[Virtual] It Starts with Empathy: Getting to Know Your Customer with Design Thinking

Original Date: November 4, 2021

Get to know design thinking in this high energy workshop with IDEO CoLab’s senior designer, Shuya Gong. In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn how to use human-centered design to understand your customer, iterate on your idea, and create a solution.
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[Virtual] Valuation and Value Inflections

Original Date: November 4, 2021

During this session, we will discuss how to craft a fundraising roadmap that reflects your business’ cash flow needs to reach key value inflection points, at which the key risks of a business are expected to be resolved, whether they involve technical performance, clinical benefits, or customer validation. We’ll cover fundraising strategies, the different types of capital available for startups, and how to identify attractive target investors. We’ll also look into the role of potential sources of non-dilutive funding, such as grants or partnership funding.
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[Virtual] Check This Out! Attracting Media Attention for Your Startup

Original Date: November 3, 2021

Learn how to attract media attention, write press releases, and get reporters to care about your work.
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[Virtual] What’s Your Problem? Let Us Help!

Original Date: November 2, 2021

This intimate founder roundtable discussion focuses on defining the problem. Each founder will present the problem they are working on to the group and we will collectively help them explore the problem to make their solution stronger.
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[Virtual] A B2B Engineering Roundtable

Original Date: November 1, 2021

Are you beginning to develop an MVP, in the middle of building a web or mobile app, or have some other pressing issues related to managing your engineering resources? This interactive workshop will try to answer your pressing problems in real time.
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[In Person] Pizza & Networking

Original Date: October 28, 2021

Come and join us for casual networking and pizza! Meet other members in the Venture Program and interact with some of our advisors and staff members.
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[Virtual] Smart Steps to Developing a Go-To-Market Strategy

Original Date: October 28, 2021

Even the best idea needs a great go-to-market strategy to succeed. This workshop will help you use a framework for introducing your product or service to the market, measure your progress along the way, and help you detect and diagnose issues that are hampering your success before they have the chance to run your venture into the ground.
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[Hybrid] The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: October 27, 2021

Do people actually want what you’re building? Find out by testing for user demand! We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to test this all-important question. Plus, it’s quick! You can set up these tools in under two hours and be on your way to transforming your venture.
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[Virtual] Valuation and Value Inflections

Original Date: October 27, 2021

We will build upon the revenue forecasting session to discuss how to estimate development timelines and investments, production and customer acquisition costs, to forecast profit and loss for the business. Based on this, we can estimate cash flow requirements and begin to value the business under alternative scenarios. A key focus will be on the role of risk, and smart risk-taking, for driving shareholder value and value step-ups.
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[In Person] Your Startup Story Matters. Now Tell It Like It Does.

Original Date: October 26, 2021

How do the best companies connect to their customers? They start with “why.” The “why” helps your customer understand your company’s mission and beliefs while giving them a reason to keep listening. In this session, you’ll learn how to tell your venture’s story and connect with your customers.
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[Virtual] A B2B Roundtable on Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: October 25, 2021

Validating demand is the first critical hurdle any entrepreneur faces when starting a venture. Why? Because you’re starting out with a guess, not an actual product or service. You’ll need to validate that guess before you start to build a product, seek outside investors, etc.
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[Virtual] Shifting Power in Philanthropy and Impact Investing

Original Date: October 20, 2021

How can social entrepreneurs change the narrative around funding? How can they change the power dynamic with funders to make their work more impactful? Find out how from founder and author Meg Massey! Meg’s work focuses on the shift of power in philanthropy and impact investing. Her work helps leaders in the social sector make these critical shifts so that their work can be more equitable and effective.
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[Virtual] Looking Ahead: Effective Revenue Forecasting

Original Date: October 20, 2021

Find out how to decide on an optimal revenue model and pricing strategy for your business. We will walk through the mechanics of forecasting revenue, including how to estimate the total number of target customers by application and customer segment, the rate of market penetration and overall peak market share, pricing by application, and total rate of product use in relation to your revenue model.
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[Virtual] Know Your Customer, Know Your Market

Original Date: October 19, 2021

Understand the basics of market research and gain practical and cost effective ways to execute effective research tests from two pros! Peter and Stephanie combine for over 40 years of experience doing marketing and research for consumer product companies. They’ve done research for companies as large as Fortune 100 all the way to solo founder start-ups. Their know-how will become yours!
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[Virtual] B2B Sales to Large Enterprises

Original Date: October 18, 2021

Learn the approach and know-how you’ll need to sell to enterprise-sized businesses.
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Inside Innovation

Original Date: October 14, 2021

Join the Harvard Innovation Labs for Inside Innovation! At this celebration of curiosity and connection, hear from a panel of experts sharing innovative perspectives across Harvard. Then, gather with fellow students from all 13 schools to collaborate on a solution, pitch it to your peers, and see what's possible when we create together.
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[Virtual] Grabbing (and Keeping!) Customers With Your Website

Original Date: October 13, 2021

Join Wix Head of Academic Partnerships, Ohad Bolotin, to learn how to create your online portfolio website. We’ll cover how to plan a website, use the Wix platform, explore design features, and learn about advanced digital marketing tools. Bring your laptop to discover the basics in creating a Wix website as well as features to take your website to the next level.
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[Virtual] Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through a Target Profile or IP

Original Date: October 13, 2021

We will discuss the elements of the “target product profile,” including key performance thresholds and how these relate to the customer value proposition relative to current and future competitors. We’ll also cover how these key sources of competitive differentiation should drive your product development planning as well as your intellectual property investment to protect your competitive advantage.
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[Virtual] Effective Fundraising From Angels: A Chalk Talk

Original Date: October 12, 2021

In this “ChalkTalk” session, David Willbrand will demystify, share, and unpack everything you need to know about fundraising for your early-stage startup. He’ll make it easy to understand what a cap table is, how it comes together, how it evolves and – most importantly – how startups raise money!
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[Virtual] “Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 1

Original Date: October 7, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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[Virtual] The Whens, Whys, and Hows of Forming a Legal 501(c)3

Original Date: October 6, 2021

Considering forming a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the US? Wondering about how and what’s involved? Lawyer Claire Arritola will walk you through the basics. She will cover things like when a 501(c)3 is the right answer, when fiscal sponsorship and Public Benefit Corporations are good options, the steps required for incorporation, annual cycle requirements, and practical tips on how to start.
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[Virtual] Customer Value and Market Potential

Original Date: October 6, 2021

During this session, we will focus on defining target customer segments, articulating value to these customers, and estimating the overall market potential by application and customer segment. We will discuss stakeholder analysis and how to map the value proposition for each stakeholder group. We will also discuss concepts of market analyses and customer segmentation.
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[In-Person] Fun at Felipe’s

Original Date: October 5, 2021

What’s better than making friends while enjoying margs? Join us in Harvard Square at Felipe's Taqueria for good conversation and cocktails. You'll meet other students in the Venture Program, experience the i-lab community, and enjoy a few drinks at everyone's favorite taqueria.
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[Virtual] Building a Deck that Funders Will Love

Original Date: October 5, 2021

Your pitch deck is an investor’s first impression of your business. What are the must-have elements to make a good impression? What do investors look for in your deck? In this session, you will learn the key elements for crafting a compelling pitch deck and distilling these elements into a simple template.
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[Virtual] Customer Discovery 101 with Stephanie Connaughton

Original Date: October 5, 2021

Many founders think of marketing as a necessary evil: “If only we could get our product out there, people will love it.” But your product’s story starts before you think it does, and it begins with the WHO, not with the what. Come to this workshop to learn an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering that Stephanie calls ‘Marketing Thinking.’ Marketing Thinking exposes the right product decisions, pinpoints the ideal first customer, and deciphers what drives demand for your solution.
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[Virtual] A B2B Engineering Roundtable

Original Date: October 4, 2021

Are you beginning to develop an MVP, in the middle of building a web or mobile app, or have some other pressing issues related to managing your engineering resources? This interactive workshop will try to answer your pressing problems in real time.
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[Virtual] One Page = One Truly Effective Business Plan

Original Date: September 29, 2021

The Lean Model Canvas is a one-page business plan template that helps you distill your key ideas and assumptions. During this interactive workshop, you will create your own Lean Canvas Business Plan and discover how it can streamline your thinking!
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[Hybrid] Improve Your Portfolio through Prioritization and Partnerships

Original Date: September 29, 2021

We will discuss how startups should prioritize opportunities for different potential applications and how this can help define the company’s product goals and vision. This is particularly important for platform technologies, where a number of potential applications may seem viable, but prioritization is necessary to focus limited resources. We will review how partnerships and alliances with industry can help expand the breadth of a portfolio. Frameworks and tools to assist in assessing risk vs reward will be discussed and real-world examples provided.
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[Virtual] A B2B Roundtable on Testing & Validating Demand

Original Date: September 27, 2021

Validating demand is the first critical hurdle any entrepreneur faces when starting a venture. Why? Because you’re starting out with a guess, not an actual product or service. You’ll need to validate that guess before you start to build a product, seek outside investors, etc.
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[Virtual] Your Community Is Waiting! Get to Know Your Fellow Social Impact Founders

Original Date: September 23, 2021

Excited to get to know other Social Impact founders at Harvard? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar challenges? Get a chance to really connect with others and kickstart relationships that can buoy you through hard times and cheer you through the good ones. It was a blast last term and is back by popular demand!
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[Hybrid] “Got a Second?” Refine Your Escalator Pitch and Value Prop!

Original Date: September 22, 2021

Gain valuable pitch practice by introducing your company to your peers in an “escalator pitch” format, which will be refined over the course of the workshop series. We will discuss the importance and elements of a value proposition, and how to transition from focusing on technology features to product solutions with customer benefits.
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[Virtual] Who’s Your Customer? Improve Your Description!

Original Date: September 21, 2021

This intimate founder roundtable discussion focuses on getting to know your customer. You will present your target customer, and facilitator Stephanie Connaughton will work with you and the group to strengthen your customer description.
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[Virtual] Your Community Is Here! Get to Know Your Fellow B2B Founders

Original Date: September 20, 2021

Excited to get to know other B2B and Tech founders at Harvard? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar challenges? Get a chance to really connect with others and kickstart relationships that can buoy you through hard times and cheer you through the good ones. It was a blast last term and is back by popular demand!
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[In Person] Welcome, Venture Program Community!

Original Date: September 16, 2021

Join us in Batten Hall to get to know the Venture Program participants and community, familiarize yourself with our physical space, see firsthand the tools and resources available to you, and get answers to all your questions. There will be plenty of opportunities to mingle, chat, network, and enjoy the awesome people around you!
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[Virtual] Build It Orientation

Original Date: September 14, 2021

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!
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[Virtual] Start It Orientation

Original Date: September 14, 2021

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!
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Know Your Audience! How to Pitch to a VC

Original Date: September 9, 2021

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.
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: September 2, 2021

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!
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: September 1, 2021

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!
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Meet the i-lab

Original Date: August 30, 2021

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!
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Are You Ready to Raise?

Original Date: July 28, 2021

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!
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i-lab Pitch Swap for B2B

Original Date: July 21, 2021

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!
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Growing Your Team Beyond the Founders

Original Date: July 14, 2021

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.
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LLX GEO 2021-2022 Virtual Info Session #2

Original Date: July 14, 2021

Calling all Harvard alumni founders and creatives! Find your global community of fellow entrepreneurs and innovators this summer.
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LLX GEO 2021-2022 Virtual Info Session #1

Original Date: July 7, 2021

Calling all Harvard alumni founders and creatives! Find your global community of fellow entrepreneurs and innovators this summer.
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The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: June 30, 2021

Do people actually want what you’re building? Find out by testing for user demand! We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to test this all-important question. Plus, it’s quick! You can set up these tools in under two hours and be on your way to transforming your venture.
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Welcome, Summer Founders!

Original Date: June 24, 2021

Relax and get to know all of the other amazing leaders in the summer venture program community! You’ll get a chance to ask questions about the upcoming summer and hear from some of our i-lab staff! Together, we can launch a great summer. This session is targeted to teams in the i-lab’s Summer Venture Program. […]
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Meet the i-lab: Venture Program

Original Date: June 22, 2021

This mini-session will offer a preview of the types of workshops and events you will experience in the program and give you some tools to kickstart your venture before the fall.
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The 2021 President’s Innovation Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony

Original Date: May 5, 2021

At this immersive, interactive virtual awards celebration, twenty-five Finalist teams will pitch their ventures. Together, we’ll discover which ten ventures and Ingenuity Award winners will take home a share of $510,000 in prize money, generously funded by the Bertarelli Foundation.
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End of Term Gong-a-Thon!

Original Date: April 29, 2021

Harvard Innovation Lab's Gong-a-Thon Event is a chance for us to celebrate our accomplishments, share our appreciation for each other, and have some fun as a community at the end of the term. Join us for i-lab Paper Plate Awards, milestone bingo, appreciation boards, and details and insight into the next term!
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Startup Law

Original Date: April 28, 2021

Join Dave Cappillo as he covers key mistakes to avoid when forming a business, and provides an overview of choice of entity and capital structures. He’ll also drill-down on corporate governance considerations for start-ups, including best practices for Founders Agreements, issues relating to employees and contractors, and critical IP. 
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Fundraising Fundamentals: Leveraging Your Network

Original Date: April 27, 2021

Raising venture capital can be tricky, especially for first-time founders. Learn from a panel of entrepreneurs about how they found support for their idea and raised money from individuals, before going to venture capitalists.
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Health & Life Sciences Pitch Day

Original Date: April 21, 2021

This is a great opportunity for founders to practice their investor and partner pitches in a closed session with the workshop group and a panel of i-Labs healthcare and life sciences advisors. Get valuable practice presenting in a safe environment, testing alternative approaches, addressing key communication challenges, and getting open and honest feedback from your peers.
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Virtual Visitas: Inside the i-lab

Original Date: April 20, 2021

Hey newly admitted Harvard students! Interested in innovation & entrepreneurship? See what's possible with us at the Harvard Innovation Labs.
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 5

Original Date: April 15, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Achieving Product Development Success for Life Science Startups

Original Date: April 15, 2021

The target product profile sheet (TTP) is a commonly used tool in the biopharmaceutical industry that assists in the strategic decision-making process. It’s designed to help you decide whether to advance a product candidate or drug program. While the TTP is not comprehensive in nature, it focuses on the key elements necessary to make “go, no go” decisions. This session will review a standard TTP and the assumptions underlying the key elements that go into creating a TTP. 
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First Impressions Count: Building Your First Deck

Original Date: April 14, 2021

What elements help create a compelling and effective deck? Learn the best ways to communicate your idea to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
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Win Them Over with a Great Pitch and Story

Original Date: April 14, 2021

Ready to learn how to communicate effectively to external stakeholders? In this workshop, we’ll discuss the key components of a winning pitch for investors and partners, and how to custom tailor your pitch for different audiences. We will discuss how to build a brand with a strong emotional connection to customers, partners and investors, that leverages your key product features and reinforces your optimal competitive positioning.
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Your Startup Story Matters. Now Tell It Like It Does.

Original Date: April 13, 2021

How do the best companies connect to their customers? They start with "why." The "why" helps your customer understand your company's mission and beliefs while giving them a reason to keep listening. In this session, you’ll learn how to tell your venture's story and connect with your customers.
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 4

Original Date: April 8, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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I-Corps Spark Program Info Session

Original Date: April 8, 2021

Does your venture solve a real-world problem with a viable market opportunity? Ready to learn the basics of customer discovery? Join us for a short informational session on this free, 3-week program offered by the New England I-Corps Node for the Harvard Innovation Labs!
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Fundraising Fundamentals: Philanthropic Foundations

Original Date: April 7, 2021

We’ll cover the basics on how to fundraise from foundations. You’ll learn how to develop your list of prospect foundations, the basic template answers you need, what data to collect early on, how to navigate restricted vision, and how this process changes as your venture grows.
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How to Build, Lead, and Motivate a Winning Team and Enlist Partners!

Original Date: April 7, 2021

How can you effectively build, lead and motivate winning teams to drive successful innovation? We’ll review examples of organizational build-out plans, how to determine what capabilities you need to have in place over the life of your venture, and whether to access these through full-time hires, contractors, advisors or partners. We’ll also explore how to attract the right partners and different types of collaborations.
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Fundraising Fundamentals: Angel Investors

Original Date: April 5, 2021

This workshop will explore how to raise money from angels, including: who are angels and what motivates them to invest, how do you find and engage angel investors, and why raise from angels versus VCs?
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10 Ways to Your First 1000 Users

Original Date: March 31, 2021

How did the biggest companies get to their first 1000 users? Learn the 7 strategies that companies like Airbnb, Netflix, and Instagram used to understand their customers and generate their first users.
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i-lab Mentor Pitch Swap

Original Date: March 31, 2021

Gain valuable experience by pitching your venture in front of a group of supportive peers and thoughtful mentors + staff. You’ll receive feedback and make helpful connections!
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Secrets to Making Your Founding Team Work

Original Date: March 30, 2021

They say that working with a co-founder can be like a marriage, filled with ups and downs. Hear from a group of entrepreneurs to learn how they have dealt with conflict, managed disagreements, built culture, and made their founding team work.
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The Whens, Whys, and Hows of Forming a Legal 501(c)3

Original Date: March 29, 2021

Considering forming a 501(c)3 non profit in the US? Wondering about the how and what's involved? Lawyer Claire Arritola will walk you through the basics. She will cover things like when a 501(c)3 is the right answer, when fiscal sponsorship and Public Benefit Corporations are good options, the steps required for incorporation, annual cycle requirements, and how to start practically. 
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 3

Original Date: March 25, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Is Bootstrapping Right for Your Company?

Original Date: March 25, 2021

When you ‘bootstrap’ your company, you build it through customer revenue, without the benefit or baggage of equity capital or debt. In this workshop, we’ll explore when and how an entrepreneur may decide to bootstrap their business from scratch, rather than raise venture capital.
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Fundraising Fundamentals: High Net Worth Donors

Original Date: March 24, 2021

We’ll cover the basics for how to fundraise for major gifts from people who have the capacity to give big dollars. We’ll walk through everything from how to think about the process, concrete steps to take, and timelines to plan for.
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Fundraising Fundamentals: Channeling Passion From Your Community

Original Date: March 24, 2021

This workshop will cover the basics for how to fundraise from middle to upper income donors who care about your topic. You’ll be ready to approach the networks you already have to raise money for your organization.
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Your Fundraising Roadmap

Original Date: March 24, 2021

During this session, we will discuss how to craft a fundraising roadmap that reflects your business’ cash flow needs to reach key value inflection points, at which the key risks of a business are expected to be resolved, whether they involve technical performance, clinical benefits, or customer validation. We’ll cover fundraising strategies, the different types of capital available for startups, and how to identify attractive target investors. We’ll also look into the role of potential sources of non-dilutive funding, such as grants or partnership funding.
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5 Models for Growing Your Venture

Original Date: March 23, 2021

In this workshop, we’ll review and lay out practical steps for launching your product. Topics will include D2C with Facebook/Instagram advertising, influencers, partnerships, freemiums, sampling, and high touch channels.
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B2B Secrets: How to Build a B2B Business

Original Date: March 22, 2021

Building your go-to-market plan is important. Once you pick a GTM strategy, it is just as important that you maintain alignment with this strategy across all aspects of your business. In this workshop, Christoph will explore several methods to scale your venture and show you how to achieve your growth goals.
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Community Happy Hour

Original Date: March 18, 2021

Get to know all of the other amazing leaders in this program in a fun and relaxed setting! Networking is important, and so is friendship.
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Strategies to Build a Robust Life Science IP Portfolio

Original Date: March 18, 2021

We will talk about constructing a robust life science IP portfolio, as well as strategies used by startups to build a moat around your business and technology in order to maximize your competitive advantage.
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Good-bye, Pain Points. Hello, Customer Value Proposition!

Original Date: March 17, 2021

During this workshop, Sarah Hodges will cover the fundamentals of customer discovery and customer interviews, talking through how to ask unbiased questions, interpret feedback, translate what you’re hearing into builds, position your product in your customer’s language, and close the loop by gathering customer reactions to your product.
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Taking Smart Risks and Knowing Your Startup’s Value

Original Date: March 17, 2021

We will build upon the revenue forecasting session to discuss how to estimate development timelines and investments as well as production and customer acquisition costs. This will help you forecast profit and loss for the business. Based on this, we can estimate cash flow requirements and begin to value the business under alternative scenarios. A key focus will be on the role of risk, and smart risk-taking, for driving shareholder value and value step-ups.
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Effective Fundraising From Angels: A Chalk Talk

Original Date: March 16, 2021

In this “ChalkTalk” session, David Willbrand will demystify the jargon while unpacking and sharing everything that you need to know about fundraising for your early-stage startup.
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Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: March 11, 2021

Gather with some of your fellow Venture Program peers and get to know the Community Coordinator of the i-lab! You can ask questions about offerings, how to navigate all the resources the i-lab has to offer, and discover which opportunities would best benefit you.
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Healthcare Innovation from the Payor Perspective

Original Date: March 11, 2021

Who are the major payors and what are the payor unmet needs in healthcare today? Hear from Uzair Rashid, Director of Innovation at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, on some of the biggest challenges to be solved in healthcare today.
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The Easiest Ways to Test User Demand

Original Date: March 10, 2021

“Is there user demand?” We’ll show you practical tools and how to use them to test this all-important question. You can transform your venture with tools you can set up in under two hours!
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Looking Ahead: Effective Revenue Forecasting

Original Date: March 10, 2021

During this session, we’ll discuss how to decide on an optimal revenue model and pricing strategy for your business. We’ll also walk through the mechanics of forecasting revenue, including how to estimate the total number of target customers by application and customer segment, the rate of market penetration and overall peak market share, pricing by application, and total rate of product use in relation to your revenue model.
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How Do Your Customers Really Feel About Your Product?

Original Date: March 9, 2021

Take a deep dive with us on product market fit. We’ll take a close look at an amazing case study from the CEO of SuperHuman on how they cracked the code to really know when they had it.
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Know What Your Customer Knows: Achieving Product Market Fit

Original Date: March 8, 2021

According to Marc Andreesen, "The only thing that matters is getting to product/market fit.” Learn how to leave your opinions behind and get in the market to learn what the high-value customer problems are, how your product solves these problems, and build what your customers truly need.
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 2

Original Date: March 4, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Zen and the Art of Starting Up a Startup

Original Date: March 4, 2021

In his talk, Zen and the Art of Starting Up a Startup, Chesley Chen shares true stories from his 10,000-day journey through the working world. Using real life examples, he will walk you through startup topics such as how to start with a great idea, discover your business model, create a minimum viable product… all while keeping your zen.
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i-lab Mentor Pitch Swap

Original Date: March 3, 2021

Gain valuable experience by pitching your venture in front of a group of supportive peers and thoughtful mentors + staff. You’ll receive feedback and make helpful connections!
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No Code? No Problem! Building Your First MVP

Original Date: March 3, 2021

Ready to build your MVP to validate your idea and test your product? Most teams think they need an engineer to get past this hurdle. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the no-code tools, mindset, and processes you can use to rapidly turn your idea into a first product you can test with real customers, all without knowing how to code or hiring expensive engineers.
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Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through a Target Profile or IP

Original Date: March 3, 2021

We will discuss the elements of the “target product profile,” including key performance thresholds and how these relate to the customer value proposition relative to current and future competitors. We’ll also cover how these key sources of competitive differentiation should drive your product development planning as well as your intellectual property investment to protect your competitive advantage.
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Building a Deck That Angels Will Love

Original Date: March 2, 2021

Your pitch deck is the first impression that an investor will have of your business. What are the must-have elements to make a good impression? What do investors look for in your deck? In this session, you will learn the key elements to craft a compelling pitch deck and distill these elements into a simple template.
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Expert Networking Night

Original Date: February 25, 2021

Join the i-lab community as we bring together founders, our experts, and i-lab staff for an evening of networking. Through our structured networking activities, you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships.
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Informational Session on NIH SEED Program & SBIR Funding

Original Date: February 25, 2021

Join us to learn more about the funding opportunities available at the NCI SBIR Development Center! NCI SBIR Program Directors will go over fundamental information on NCI SBIR/STTR funding, as well as commercialization resources and application tips. In fiscal year 2020, NCI SBIR provided $179 million to small businesses to translate their innovation from lab to market.
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Customer Value and Market Potential

Original Date: February 24, 2021

During this session, we will focus on defining target customer segments, articulating value to these customers, and estimating overall market potential by application and customer segment. We’ll explore stakeholder analysis and how to map the value proposition for each stakeholder group. We will also discuss market analyses and customer segmentation.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Brand

Original Date: February 23, 2021

How should you think about your brand? How do you come up with a name? A tagline? How do you get a logo designed? How do you get a trademark and a website? This workshop will cover big picture thinking combined with examples and advice.
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“Make Me Care!” Crafting a Great Elevator Pitch: Session 1

Original Date: February 22, 2021

Often, you only have 30 seconds to grab the attention of a prospective customer or investor. Having a strong elevator pitch – one aligned among all the members of your team – is critical toward helping investors, customers, prospects, and employees understand what you do. This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Community Happy Hour Kick-Off

Original Date: February 18, 2021

Get to know all of the other amazing leaders in this program in a fun and relaxed setting! Networking is important, and so is friendship.
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More Investors, Less Effort with SVB’s CipherBio

Original Date: February 18, 2021

Finding investors is a challenging task for first time founders and early stage ventures. Who are the active investors in your space? How much will they invest? Will they invest early? These are all critical questions when defining your outreach and roadshow strategy. This overview and tour of SBV’s CipherBio platform will guide you through the unique tool’s benefits in revealing investors and networks to bioentrepreneurs of all venture stages.
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Converting Data Into Customers

Original Date: February 17, 2021

Come to this workshop to learn an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering called ‘Marketing Thinking.’ Marketing Thinking exposes the right product decisions, pinpoints the ideal first customer, and deciphers what drives demand for your solution.
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Your Application Portfolio, Priorities, and Partnerships

Original Date: February 17, 2021

How should startups prioritize opportunities for different potential applications, and how can this help define the company’s product goals and vision? We’ll talk about how partnerships and alliances with industry can help expand the breadth of a portfolio. We’ll also provide real-world examples, and discuss frameworks and tools to assist in assessing risk vs. reward.
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Your Community Is Waiting! Get to Know Your Fellow Social Impact Founders

Original Date: February 10, 2021

Want to get to know other Social Impact founders in a more real way? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar stuff? Here is a way to really connect. It was a blast last term and is back by popular demand!
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“Got a Second?” Refine Your Escalator Pitch and Value Prop!

Original Date: February 10, 2021

In this workshop, you will introduce your company to your peers via an ‘escalator pitch,’ which you will refine over the course of the Health and Life Science workshop series. We’ll dive into the importance and elements of a value proposition, and how to transition from focusing on technology features to product solutions with customer benefits.
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Your Community Is Waiting! Get to Know Your Fellow B2C Founders

Original Date: February 9, 2021

Want to get to know other Consumer founders in a more real way? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar stuff? Here is a way to really connect! 
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Your Community Is Waiting! Get to Know Your Fellow B2B Founders

Original Date: February 8, 2021

Want to know other B2B and Tech founders in a more real way? Eager to develop friendships with folks going through similar stuff? Here is a way to really connect with others. It was a blast last term and is back by popular demand!
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Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: February 4, 2021

Gather with some of your fellow Venture Program peers and get to know the Community Coordinator of the i-lab!
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Start It Orientation

Original Date: February 3, 2021

Join 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.
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Build It Orientation

Original Date: February 2, 2021

Join 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.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Launch Event

Original Date: December 9, 2020

We invite you to stay curious with us on December 9 at the Harvard Innovation Labs’ official launch of the 2021 President’s Innovation Challenge!
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How To Build A Minimum Viable Product

Original Date: December 2, 2020

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build an MVP of your product, and record learnings to validate it. You’ll also learn how to design a prototype with minimum features and test your idea with your customers.
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Fundraising Panel

Original Date: December 1, 2020

Join us to hear from a group of funders across the spectrum – from angels and institutional investors, to social impact funders.
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Mapping Your Theory of Change

Original Date: November 30, 2020

How do you make sure that what you are painstakingly building will impact the world in the way you want? Andrea McGrath will walk you through the tools of the trade.
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B2B Success Secrets: Hear From Leaders at CIGNA, Feedvisor, and Cobu

Original Date: November 30, 2020

Explore the B2B landscape and learn strategies for success at this interactive event. The panel will discuss how to sell to businesses, managing your first customer, distribution partners, landing, expanding, and managing accounts, and more.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Final H&LS Pitch Practice

Original Date: November 30, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA, as H&LS Founders practice their pitches in a closed session with the workshop group.
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Open Your Rolodex

Original Date: November 23, 2020

Would a connection help you move your venture forward? At this meeting, you can share who you need to connect with, and open your personal connections, as we brainstorm together on who might be a great person for a fellow founder to connect with.
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Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

Original Date: November 19, 2020

This workshop will include a discussion of the elements necessary for a perfect elevator pitch, as well as pitch practice with your peers for real-time feedback.
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Expert Networking

Original Date: November 19, 2020

The i-lab community includes entrepreneurs and innovators in the Boston ecosystem and beyond! At the Expert Networking events, we bring together these experts with Venture Program founders and i-lab staff.
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Customer Value Proposition

Original Date: November 18, 2020

During this workshop, Sarah Hodges will cover the fundamentals of customer discovery and customer interviews, talking through how to ask unbiased questions, interpret feedback, translate what you're hearing into builds, position your product in your customer's language, and close the loop by gathering customer reactions to your product.
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Business Model Evaluation

Original Date: November 17, 2020

In this session, you will learn how to evaluate effective business models, test, and ultimately choose the best model for your company.
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The Non Profit Board 101

Original Date: November 16, 2020

Ready to build your board? Not sure exactly what a board does, or how to structure it? We'll go over the basics for a board as well as what makes a board become a powerhouse for your venture.
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Build Your MVP Without Knowing Code

Original Date: November 16, 2020

Ready to build your MVP to validate your idea and test your product? Most teams think they need an engineer to get past this hurdle. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the no-code tools, mindset, and process you can use to rapidly turn your idea into a first product you can test with real customers, all without knowing how to code or hiring expensive engineers.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Building the Perfect Pitch

Original Date: November 16, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA in discussing the components and criteria of a winning pitch by taking apart a pitch deck, slide-by-slide.
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Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: November 12, 2020

Get to know Alexa Barry, the Community Coordinator of the i-lab! You can ask all your questions about i-lab offerings, learn how to take advantage of the i-lab’s many resources, and discover which opportunities would best benefit you.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Creating a Fundraising Roadmap

Original Date: November 9, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA, in a discussion about how to build a fundraising roadmap and target investor list.
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Expert Networking

Original Date: November 5, 2020

The i-lab community includes entrepreneurs and innovators in the Boston ecosystem and beyond! At the Expert Networking events, we bring together these experts with Venture Program founders and i-lab staff.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Dr. Liz Kwo

Original Date: November 5, 2020

Dr. Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH, will be joining us to discuss her journey from a physician-entrepreneur to an executive in the payor-reimbursement space.
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Building a Website & Attracting Customers

Original Date: November 4, 2020

Join Wix Head of Academic Partnerships, Ohad Bolotin, to learn more about creating your online portfolio website.
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Minimum Fundable Product

Original Date: November 3, 2020

Learn how to bridge the gap between a product and a company, and what it takes to build a product that gets funded.
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Negotiation for Entrepreneurs: Saying No to People in Power

Original Date: November 2, 2020

Need to negotiate? Not sure how to structure the interaction or what leverage points you have? Join this workshop with advisor Rebekah Emanuel to learn tools and unexpected ways to structure the interaction to get you where you need to go. 
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Building an R&D Pipeline

Original Date: November 2, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA, as we look at how to begin planning an R&D pipeline and development strategy for both pre-clinical and clinical studies, as well as considerations of different regulatory pathways.
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Community Happy Hour & Game Night

Original Date: October 29, 2020

Get to know all of the other amazing founders in the Venture Program in a fun and relaxed setting! We'll unwind together and play a few virtual games, like trivia, Pictionary, or Codenames. Networking is important, and so is friendship!
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501(c)3 Peer Roundtable

Original Date: October 26, 2020

Creating a nonprofit venture can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be!
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Basics of Financial Models & Risk

Original Date: October 26, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA, as we discuss the basics of revenue forecasting, estimating cash requirements, and other financial concepts at an introductory level.
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Expert Networking

Original Date: October 22, 2020

The i-lab community includes entrepreneurs and innovators in the Boston ecosystem and beyond! At the Expert Networking events, we bring together these experts with Venture Program founders and i-lab staff.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Milad Alucozai

Original Date: October 22, 2020

Milad Alucozai will be joining us to discuss his journey from founder to venture capital investor. Milad’s journey began when he immigrated to the US as a child, going on to study neuroscience, becoming a successful entrepreneur with a few exits under his belt, to his current work investing in early-stage life science startups.
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Interviewing Customers and Market Research

Original Date: October 21, 2020

After learning the basics of customer discovery, the next step is to get out there and talk to your customer. In this session, learn best practices for finding, interviewing, talking to, and surveying prospective customers.
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Product Roadmapping

Original Date: October 20, 2020

Ready to articulate a compelling vision for your product? In this session, you will learn how to create a product roadmap that will prioritize function over feature, while aligning your company's vision with the product you are building.
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Legal Structures for Social Impact Ventures

Original Date: October 19, 2020

Get to know the legal side of launching your social impact venture. This comprehensive workshop with Ben Stone of Mintz Levine will cover when a 501(c)3 is the right structure, when to start setting it up and when to wait, how fiscal sponsorship works, and more.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Partnering with Industry

Original Date: October 19, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Tory Norris, MBA, as we discuss the when, why, and how around building partnerships and alliances with industry as a startup.
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Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: October 15, 2020

Get to know Alexa Barry, the Community Coordinator of the i-lab! You can ask all your questions about i-lab offerings, learn how to take advantage of the i-lab’s many resources, and discover which opportunities would best benefit you.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Yin He

Original Date: October 15, 2020

This webinar will provide an introduction to Amazon Web Services, cloud computing, and the Healthcare and Life Sciences Startups Team at AWS, including who they are (former investors, founders, and operators of healthcare and life sciences startups), how they engage and support startups, and resources available to the Harvard entrepreneurship community.
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Customer Discovery

Original Date: October 14, 2020

Come to this workshop to learn an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering that Stephanie calls ‘Marketing Thinking.’Marketing Thinking exposes the right product decisions, pinpoints the ideal first customer, and deciphers what drives demand for your solution.
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Seed Deals: How to Grow from Startup to Venture Capital

Original Date: October 13, 2020

In “ChalkTalk,” David Willbrand will demystify the jargon while unpacking and sharing everything that you need to know.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Sven Karlsson

Original Date: October 8, 2020

Sven Karlsson, Founder & COO of Platelet Biogenesis, joins us to discuss his journey as a biotech founder and his passion for efficient startup operations.
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Idea Evaluation with Aaron Epstein

Original Date: October 7, 2020

What are the steps to evaluating your startup idea? When you have many ideas, how do you decide which ideas are worth pursuing? What are the factors that make a startup idea high potential for investors? In this session you will learn important measures and approaches toward evaluating your ideas.
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Funding Your Social Venture 101

Original Date: October 5, 2020

Need to figure out the best way to fund your social venture? We'll go over the 6 ways to fund your social venture and how to pick the best route for you.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Competitive Differentiation

Original Date: October 5, 2020

Learn to assess the competitive landscape, identify competitors, and protect your competitive advantage.
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Community Happy Hour & Game Night

Original Date: October 1, 2020

Get to know all of the other amazing founders in the Venture Program in a fun and relaxed setting! We'll unwind together and play a few virtual games, like trivia, Pictionary, or Codenames. Networking is important, and so is friendship!
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Tani Chen

Original Date: October 1, 2020

Understanding the importance of a strong patent, and strategizing to make it a value driver for your business.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Intellectual Property Strategies

Original Date: September 28, 2020

Learn the whys and hows of protecting your life science business and technology.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Ann DeWitt

Original Date: September 24, 2020

Join Ann DeWitt in a discussion about ‘tough tech’ and tackling our most difficult multidisciplinary problems.
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Lean Model Canvas

Original Date: September 23, 2020

During this interactive workshop with Jess McLear, you will create your own Lean Canvas Business Plan and discover how it can streamline your thinking!
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Building a Pitch Deck

Original Date: September 22, 2020

What elements help create a compelling and effective pitch deck? Learn the best ways to communicate your idea to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
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From Angst to Idea: Tools for Upending Realities You Don’t Like

Original Date: September 21, 2020

Have a topic that makes you come alive? Wish things were different in the world? Equip yourself with tools for converting angst to an idea for a venture that could help change the status quo.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: Stakeholder Value Analysis

Original Date: September 21, 2020

Join Michael Fenn, PhD, and Troy Norris, MBA, as we look at how to perform a stakeholder analysis and map this to a value proposition for each stakeholder group.
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Community Meet & Greet

Original Date: September 17, 2020

Get to know Alexa Barry, the Community Coordinator of the i-lab! You can ask all your questions about i-lab offerings, learn how to take advantage of the i-lab’s many resources, and discover which opportunities would best benefit you.
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Healthcare & Life Science Fireside Founder Chat with Debbie Lin Teodorescu

Original Date: September 17, 2020

Debbie Lin Teodorescu MD, MEng, AM - President & Founder of SurgiBox, a startup born out of Harvard Innovation Labs and MIT D-Lab - will join us to discuss her journey as a physician-innovator.
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H&LS Startup Development Workshop: The Next Era of Drug Discovery

Original Date: September 14, 2020

Join Alex Zhavoronkov PhD, Founder and CEO of InSilico Medicine, and Martin Immanuel Bittner MD DPhil, CEO of Arctoris, for a roundtable discussion on the future of drug discovery using AI/ML, big data, and automation technologies.
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Meet the i-lab for Harvard Graduate Students

Original Date: August 27, 2020

Calling all Harvard Graduate Students — this event is made for you! Meet other students interested in entrepreneurship and learn how the i-lab can help you innovate at this virtual sneak peek event.
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Meet the i-lab for Harvard Undergraduate Students

Original Date: August 25, 2020

Calling all Harvard College students — this event is made for you! Meet other students interested in entrepreneurship and learn how the i-lab can help you innovate at this virtual sneak peek event.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Launching a Successful MVP

Original Date: July 29, 2020

Discover how to reach product-market fit in the most efficient way possible.
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H&LS Workshop: Raising Venture Capital for Life Science Startups

Original Date: July 27, 2020

Dr. Sophie Kornowski, Senior Partner at Gurnet Point Capital, will be joining us to discuss fundraising for life science startups.
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Building a Pitch Deck that Works

Original Date: July 23, 2020

Learn the elements to create a compelling and effective pitch deck.
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Fireside Chat: Biotech Startup Ecosystems – Funding, Founders & Pharma

Original Date: July 22, 2020

Join us for the Health & Life Sciences Fireside Founder Chats. Hear directly from founders on lessons learned while building a company.
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Fundraising Panel

Original Date: July 22, 2020

Learn vital information about the funding landscape today.
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Practical Fundraising and Investor Management with Techstars Boston

Original Date: July 21, 2020

Techstars shares practical lessons and tactics on fundraising and creating/managing an investor pipeline.
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H&LS Workshop: IP Portfolio Strategy for Life Science Startups

Original Date: July 20, 2020

David Resnick, biotechnology practice co-leader at Nixon Peabody, will be joining us to discuss intellectual property strategies.
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H&LS Workshop: Partnering and Collaborations with Biopharma Industry

Original Date: July 13, 2020

Parth Chakrabarti, VP of Business Development at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, will cover partnerships & alliances for life science startups.
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Fireside Chat: Leadership & Team Building in the Life Sciences

Original Date: July 8, 2020

Join us for the Health & Life Sciences Fireside Founder Chats. Hear directly from founders on lessons learned while building a company.
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Do More, Faster, By Being Methodical: Growing Your Business with KPIs

Original Date: July 7, 2020

Techstars shares practical tools and tips on managing your company - and your priorities as a founder - through KPI and goal setting.
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Customer Discovery During COVID

Original Date: July 7, 2020

At this workshop, you’ll learn an accessible approach to customer intelligence gathering - Marketing Thinking.
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H&LS Workshop: Achieving Product Development Success

Original Date: July 6, 2020

Dr. Fred Mermelstein will lecture on the three critical elements that drive product development success.
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H&LS Workshop: Prioritizing Opportunities for Life Science Startups

Original Date: June 29, 2020

Stephanie Oestreich PhD, MPA, Executive Vice President of Evotec, will join us to discuss how startups should prioritize opportunities.
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MVP Success Stories

Original Date: June 25, 2020

Learn from a panel of entrepreneurs on how they’ve tested their ideas and built great businesses.
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The 2020 President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Virtual Ceremony

Original Date: May 21, 2020

Meet venture teams from across Harvard’s 13 schools who are working at the intersections of science, medicine, technology, society, and culture to develop solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. We're celebrating this year’s finalist teams through an immersive, interactive virtual awards experience focused on the better future that is to come. Come see what our teams are building and stay curious with us.
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Life Science & Healthcare Founders Fireside Chat with Nik Kojic

Original Date: April 30, 2020

Nik will discuss the circuity and excitement of his highly multi-disciplinary journey as an entrepreneurial-scientist.
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Virtual Visitas: Inside the i-lab

Original Date: April 28, 2020

Hey newly admitted Harvard students! Visitas is going virtual this year! See what's possible with us at the Harvard Innovation Labs.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Practice Pitch & Demo Day

Original Date: April 27, 2020

Give a 5-10 minute live pitch on your startup, and receive critical feedback from your peers in a (virtual) closed-door session .
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Life Science & Healthcare Founders Fireside Chat with Richard Serbin

Original Date: April 23, 2020

Richard will provide an in-depth look at the world of family offices and their growing appetite for life science startups investment.
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How to Build a Website and Engage Early Customers

Original Date: April 22, 2020

In this workshop, Wix will help you easily create a compelling landing page for your website and subscribe early customers for your product.
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Founder Agreements & Conflict Resolution

Original Date: April 21, 2020

​Teams will learn how to divide roles between team members and create a foundation to make decisions and avoid conflict.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Building the Perfect Pitch

Original Date: April 20, 2020

Curious how to build and deliver a pitch? Learn how to create compelling venture story and build a brand around your early-stage life science venture.
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Fundraising ChalkTalk with David Willbrand

Original Date: April 16, 2020

Learn all about startup capitalization from what a cap table is, how it comes together, how it evolves — plus, how startups raise money.
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Life Science & Healthcare FDA Regulatory Advisor AMA

Original Date: April 15, 2020

All founders and innovators in the healthcare & life sciences space will be able to ask questions to a former FDA & USP regulatory lead scientist and policy advisor in an AMA style format.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Finalist Announcements

Original Date: April 14, 2020

Calling all PIC Semi-Finalists from the Build It Venture Program! At this Semi-Finalist only event, the 2020 Finalists will be announced. We hope you will join us!
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Building a Fundraising Roadmap

Original Date: April 13, 2020

Here's what you'll learn: how to build a fundraising roadmap & target investor list, how to communicate with investors and what investors look for in a company.
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Life Science & Healthcare Founders Fireside Chat with Greg Erman

Original Date: April 9, 2020

Greg will be discussing lessons learned in building a company from scratch - successes and failures. He'll drill-down into how to build a great team “without gaps or overlaps,” recruiting world class talent when you don’t have any money, and aligning academic researchers/IP to commercial unmet needs.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Creating an Operating Plan

Original Date: April 6, 2020

Discover how to hire and build the right team, how to create an operating plan and how to establish KPIs and operating metrics.
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Life Science & Healthcare Founders Fireside Chat with Chesley Chen

Original Date: April 2, 2020

Learn about resilience & grit in the face of challenges while also how to find unique opportunities to innovate at the same time.
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Amazon Rainforest IdeaJam

Original Date: April 2, 2020

“I want to help preserve the Amazon Rainforest , but how?” Join the IdeaJam, where we’ll build solutions from the ground up.
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Product Roadmapping

Original Date: April 1, 2020

Learn tips for how to plan your path to building a successful startup.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Basics of Financial Models

Original Date: March 30, 2020

Learn how to build a basic financial model, understand drug/product pricing and evaluate risk/value set-ups for an R&D product pipeline.
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Life Science & Healthcare Founders Fireside Chat

Original Date: March 26, 2020

​Founders will learn about resilience and how to weather the tough times as well as the good times from serial biotech founders.
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How to Fund Your Social Impact Venture

Original Date: March 26, 2020

Wondering how to get funds to run your social impact venture? Come learn about the 6 sources of money. Not sure which source of funds is best for your venture? Learn tools to help zero in on the most appropriate strategy for you, and next steps in making it real.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop: Partnering with Industry

Original Date: March 23, 2020

This week's topic: Partnering with Industry & Licensing Deals for Life Science Startups.
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Positioning for Value Proposition

Original Date: March 23, 2020

​Teams will learn how to create a road map or plan for their idea that will help them take action.
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An Inside Perspective on Innovation: Technology’s Role in Patient Safety

Original Date: March 12, 2020

New technologies can vastly improve healthcare, but only if patient safety remains at the forefront. In this talk, world-renowned physician and inventor Dr. Nat Sims will provide frameworks and perspectives for understanding innovation in today’s complex healthcare environment.
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How To Build A Minimum Viable Product

Original Date: March 3, 2020

In this workshop, learn how to build an MVP of your product, and record learnings to validate your product. Learn how to design a prototype with minimum features and test your idea with your customers.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Start-Up Law (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Original Date: March 2, 2020

Learn about common legal pitfalls that entrepreneurs make. Find out how to avoid these mistakes and create a solid legal foundation for your startup.
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Cracking the Code : A Beginner’s Guide to Customer Development

Original Date: February 26, 2020

Come to this workshop to learn about an accessible approach to consumer intelligence gathering I call Marketing Thinking. Marketing Thinking exposes the right product decisions, pinpoints the ideal first customer, deciphers what drives demand for your solution.
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Your Venture Story Matters – Now Tell It Like It Does

Original Date: February 25, 2020

Your venture story is a powerful opportunity to reach customers and increase your growth. At this workshop, Shirin Shahin and Lizzie McGlinchy will take you through hands-on exercises designed to help you understand your customer and tell your venture story in a consistent, clear, and compelling way.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop Series – IP Portfolios

Original Date: February 24, 2020

Patents are vital for moving new inventions and discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace. However, securing strong patents worldwide is expensive and difficult. Learn everything you need to know about this crucial process.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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One Page = One Truly Effective Business Plan

Original Date: February 19, 2020

The Lean Canvas Model is a one-page business plan template that helps you distill your key ideas and assumptions. During this interactive workshop, you will create your own Lean Canvas Business Plan and discover how it can streamline your thinking!
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Crafting an Unforgettable Pitch

Original Date: February 18, 2020

A successful pitch does more than just give an outline of your idea or grab someone’s attention. It captivates and convinces! At this workshop, you’ll learn what (and what not!) to do, and understand the structure of a powerful pitch. You’ll also learn how to write your pitch and craft a pitch deck.
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Harvard Startup Career Fair 2020

Original Date: February 14, 2020

Join us for the Harvard OCS Startup Career Fair! This educational and career-focused event is an excellent way for you to network with representatives from entrepreneurial and startup organizations, learn about jobs and internships, and discover exciting opportunities available in the startup field.
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Build it & Start it Social Mixer!

Original Date: February 13, 2020

Come get to know your fellow innovators and venture founders at the first Social Mixer of the Venture Program! This is a casual environment to be inspired, hear about other student's experiences, and find out who has skills, connections, or expertise that may help you along the way.
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It Starts with Empathy: Getting to Know your Customer with Design Thinking

Original Date: February 12, 2020

Get to know design thinking in this high energy workshop with IDEO CoLab’s senior designer, Shuya Gong. In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn how to use human-centered design to understand your customer, iterate on your idea, and create a solution. You’ll discover effective methods for reframing obstacles and tackling challenges. You’ll also learn how to take a design brief from inspiration, through ideation, and finally to implementation.
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Build it: Find Your Mentor at Mentor Match!

Original Date: February 11, 2020

Ready to meet the mentor who will guide your progress over the next twelve weeks? Join us at Mentor Match, the kickoff event launching the Spring 2020 Mentor Program. In this rapid ‘speed-dating’ and networking experience, Venture Program Build It Founders give 60 second pitches of their venture to expert entrepreneurs who could be their i-lab Mentors. Each team will be paired with the best Mentor to catapult their venture forward.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop Series

Original Date: February 3, 2020

The workshop will focus specifically on business development, commercialization strategy, and product development strategy for life sciences and healthcare markets. Topics will include value hypothesis creation and testing, healthcare customer discovery and stakeholder value mapping, market and competitor analyses, prioritization of indications/applications, healthcare economics and clinical value analyses, competitive advantage creation (e.g., IP, regulatory strategy, payor reimbursement strategy, etc.), basic financial modeling & forecasting, elevator pitch prep, and fundraising strategy development.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Life Science & Healthcare Business Development Special Guest Workshop – Startup Capitalization

Original Date: January 29, 2020

This "ChalkTalk" is focused on matters of startup capitalization. David Willbrand (bio below) will take the mystery out of the jargon by explaining what a cap table is, how it comes together, how it evolves and, most importantly, how startups raise money!

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Hack the President’s Innovation Challenge

Original Date: December 12, 2019

This is a must attend event if you're thinking of applying to the President's Innovation Challenge (specifically the semi-finalist path)! The workshop is a specially designed hands-on, roll up your sleeves, turbocharged session to help you develop your strongest application. We'll take a section-by-section deep dive into the application and, for each section, our i-lab advisors will give you an introduction and then help you craft your specific application responses.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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From Cause to Idea Brainstorm

Original Date: December 10, 2019

Want to tackle the President's Innovation Challenge? Don''t have an idea yet? Want to join a team? Want to dream up an idea? We'll give you tools to questions assumptions and take a cause you care about all the way to a new venture idea. We'll also connect with existing teams that are looking for new members. 
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The Other Side Speaker Series: Kjel Johnson, CVS Health

Original Date: December 9, 2019

Kjel A. Johnson, PharmD is CVS Health’s Vice President of Specialty Strategy and Client Solutions. In this role, he is dedicated to understanding the needs of specialty clients, working with them to conceptualize and develop products that solve these needs and their challenges. In addition, he also oversees CVS Health’s pharmacovigilance and enterprise oncology teams. 

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How to Speak Tech (and Negotiate)

Original Date: December 3, 2019

In this workshop, you’ll learn all the basics behind how to talk to developers and what you should speak about to get your website, app, or other type of software built. At the end, we'll talk about how to use all this newfound information to negotiate when you have less than  $5,000 to build a product. 
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Intro to AI

Original Date: December 3, 2019

AI, Machine learning, Deep learning - what do all of these buzzwords means? Everyone knows they're the future, but what actually are they?  How do they work. How can startups use them? Do you need a special kind of developer for it?
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President’s Innovation Challenge Launch Party!

Original Date: December 2, 2019

Join us as we kickoff and celebrate the launch of this year's President's Innovation Challenge! If you are passionate about a cause, want to improve your community or world, have a problem you want to solve, or would like to win the President's Innovation Challenge and your share of the $510,000 that comes with it, you should attend this workshop. You'll get a detailed view of the application (due January 2nd) and how the i-lab resources can help you turn your idea into something amazing.  All applicants accepted into the President's Innovation Challenge are automatically accepted into the Venture Incubation Program, gaining access to the full array of Innovation Labs resources. including a dedicated and brilliant staff advisors.  Snacks will be served.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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SBIR Proposal Workshop with Dan Lilly

Original Date: November 13, 2019

The workshop is designed to help students understand and gain access to federally provided funding opportunities - specifically related to the SBIR program. Students working on both early or late startups are eligible to apply and should not miss this 101 overview. 
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Harvard Public Service Mixer

Original Date: November 6, 2019

Join fellow Harvard students from all over campus to learn more about public service and ways to get involved. Food will be provided.
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Core 2 Storytelling

Original Date: November 5, 2019

We know the innovator and entrepreneur’s journeys can be filled with uncertainty – and this workshop is here to help. No matter where you are in your pursuits, “Reveal Your Strengths” gives you a framework for clarifying the purpose and direction of your personal path, while connecting you with others in a similar boat. 

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop Series

Original Date: November 4, 2019

The workshop will focus specifically on business development, commercialization strategy, and product development strategy for life sciences and healthcare markets. Topics will include value hypothesis creation and testing, healthcare customer discovery and stakeholder value mapping, market and competitor analyses, prioritization of indications/applications, healthcare economics and clinical value analyses, competitive advantage creation (e.g., IP, regulatory strategy, payor reimbursement strategy, etc.), basic financial modeling & forecasting, elevator pitch prep, and fundraising strategy development.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like a Founder: Uncover the Customer

Original Date: October 30, 2019

We know the innovator and entrepreneur’s journeys can be filled with uncertainty – and this workshop is here to help. No matter where you are in your pursuits, “Reveal Your Strengths” gives you a framework for clarifying the purpose and direction of your personal path, while connecting you with others in a similar boat. 

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Innovator

Original Date: October 21, 2019

If you’re serious about your journey as an innovator or entrepreneur, this workshop is for you. You don’t need to come with an idea or a product. You just need to have a passion making progress, no matter where you are on your journey. (We’ve also been told this event is great for those prepping for the many university-based venture competitions!)

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Inside Innovation

Original Date: September 26, 2019

Inside Innovation is a must-attend event for any Harvard student with an idea or interest in understanding the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Life Science Business Development Workshop Series

Original Date: August 19, 2019

This series of workshops is being held for early-stage life science founders from the Harvard Innovation Labs ecosystem and is being hosted by Troy Norris (see bio below) and Dr. Michael Fenn. We'll focus specifically on business development, commercialization strategy, and product development strategy for life sciences and healthcare markets. Topics will include value hypothesis creation and testing, healthcare customer discovery and stakeholder value mapping, basic financial modeling & forecasting, elevator pitch prep, fundraising strategy development and much more.

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Weekly Event Schedule for Summer VIP

Original Date: June 1, 2019

During the Summer Venture Incubation Program we have weekly themed events to help you tackle certain topics. The overview of these event is below. Please note specific details and the registration links can be found in the weekly VIP newsletter.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Reveal Your Strengths

Original Date: July 11, 2019

We know the innovator and entrepreneur’s journeys can be filled with uncertainty – and this workshop is here to help. No matter where you are in your pursuits, “Reveal Your Strengths” gives you a framework for clarifying the purpose and direction of your personal path, while connecting you with others in a similar boat. 

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Non-dilutive Funding For Cancer and Aging-related Technologies

Original Date: June 21, 2019

Come meet with the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes to learn about the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business technology Transfer (STTR) programs. They are the largest sources of early-stage investments for innovative biomedical technologies. In addition to funding, these programs also provide number of translation resources. Hear from the representatives from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) SBIR Development Center and National Institute on Aging (NIA) Office of Small Business Research and learn about funding opportunities and other resources for your startup.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Launch Lab X Startup Showcase

Original Date: May 23, 2019

This inaugural cohort is a special bunch, particularly gifted at telling their stories. Get inspired, and hear the winners of Techcrunch Disrupt, SXSW Pitch & New Venture Competition Regional pitch their ventures alongside the entire LLX cohort.
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But First, We Meditate: An Out of the Box Practice for Peace, Confidence, and Energy

Original Date: May 9, 2019

Join the Harvard Innovation Labs’ Meditation Advisor, Kassi Underwood, for her signature event: part meditation experience, part lecture, part interactive coaching—all with a high-energy vibe. Wherever you are in your life, whatever problem you want to solve, even if you’d like to deepen a capacity you already have, this workshop creates the quantum leap you need. Please join us for this transformational event—Kassi's last workshop at the iLabs!

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The 2019 President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony

Original Date: May 1, 2019

Ready to discover the next generation of companies working to change the world? Then you can't miss the President’s Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony on May 1, 2019. You'll meet the most innovative of the startups being built at Harvard – and see the finalists showcase their highly-anticipated projects LIVE. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow will then announce this year's winners, who will take home $410,000 in award money.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Workshop: How to Build Great Teams

Original Date: April 25, 2019

How do you get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off it, and the right people in the right seats?  HUGE questions with HUGE implications for your success and, frankly, your happiness.  Come engage with some later stage entrepreneurs and hear what they've learned.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Social Enterprise Founder’s Dinner: Liz Powers of ArtLifting

Original Date: April 18, 2019

Liz Powers is co-founder and CEO of ArtLifting - A social enterprise that connects corporate customers with artists who are homeless or have disabilities. ArtLifting artists are across the U.S. and customers are worldwide. Come hear her story.

This event is for VIPs only.

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How to Fund Your Social Enterprise

Original Date: April 17, 2019

Are you wondering how to fund your social enterprise venture? Are you interested in learning the benefits of funding through earned income, government grants, philanthropy, corporate sponsorship, or some combination of the above? Come hear how others have successfully navigated this field as we explore both business models and sources of funding.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Don’t Just Sit There: An Out-of-The-Box Meditation Experience

Original Date: April 9, 2019

Meditation teacher and author Biet Simkin joins our Meditation Advisor, Kassi Underwood, to bring you an out-of-the-box meditation event. This meditation duo will deliver a rock-and-roll meditation experience that's relatable and transformational. This event will leave you with a new interpretation of reality and the keys to your freedom.

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VIP Workshop: Leverage Federal Funding & Technical Assistance to Grow Health Ventures

Original Date: April 9, 2019

The federal government provides various supports for health ventures to strengthen our country’s public health and innovation-driven economy. Dr. H. Timothy Hsiao,the Program Director at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, will discuss NIH’s relevant sources of funding and technical assistance. Attendees will learn about SBIR/STTR funding mechanisms as well as other non-dilutive grant funding offered by the NIH. They will also learn about grant winning strategies and how to navigate the NIH funding system to increase chances of funding success. 

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Innovator – the Complete Workshop

Original Date: April 8, 2019

This complete Think Like an Innovator workshop is designed to help you navigate all three of these critical areas. Even if you’ve attended previous Think Like an Innovator workshops, this start-to-finish session will solidify your understanding of the why behind each dimension – and give you tangible, tactical methods to help you get started or unstuck at every phase. 

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VIP Workshop: Market Research

Original Date: April 4, 2019

Peter and Stephanie combine for over 40 years of experience doing marketing and research for consumer product companies. They've done research for companies as large as Fortune 100 all the way to solo founder start-ups. They'll cover all the basics market research and offer practical and cost effective ways to execute impactful research tests.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Design a Purpose-Led Company

Original Date: April 4, 2019

IDEO designer and book author Nina Montgomery will offer a crash course in designing purpose-led organizations, covering topics like: what is purpose (and why does it matter)? How do you to set your purpose? How do you bring it to life in your business model? How do you intentionally create company culture? 

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder Hour: Digital Health

Original Date: April 3, 2019

Nurse-1-1 allows you to chat with a nurse via text and photos rather than using WebMD and scaring yourself into visiting the ER. Come hear from the founder for an honest, off-the-record conversation on all the highs and lows of building a venture in the digital health space. All members of Connect and the Venture Incubation Program are invited.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Get Out of Your Head: A Workshop to Bust Fear, Release Stress, and Feel Free

Original Date: March 27, 2019

Join the Harvard Innovation Labs' Meditation Advisor, Kassi Underwood, for a one-of-a-kind stress-busting event: part fear-facing meditation experience, part lecture, part interactive coaching – all with a high-energy vibe.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Innovator #2: Know Your Customer

Original Date: March 25, 2019

Are you interested in someday launching your own business or organization, but unsure where to begin? Do you have a particular problem you're interested in solving, or an idea you're curious to explore further? If so, the "Think like an Innovator" series is designed with you in mind - and this particular workshop is focused on getting to know and understand your customer.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Innovator #1: Define Your Problem

Original Date: March 13, 2019

Are you interested in turning an idea into something real? Or in taking on what you perceive as an important problem and making the world a better place? Well, it turns out the most important step in innovating anything is to make sure the problem you want to solve is actually worth solving. And that’s what this "Think Like an Innovator" workshop is all about.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder Hour: Consumer Cohort

Original Date: March 12, 2019

Legacy is solving the 50% decline in male fertility with a streamlined at-home solution. The grand prize winner of TechCrunch Disrupt 2019, come hear from the founder for an honest, off-the-record conversation on marketing, pitching your product, and all the highs and lows of building a venture in the consumer product space. All members of Connect and the Venture Incubation Program are invited.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Industry Workshop: Life Science IP

Original Date: March 11, 2019

Tani Chen is a local practicing patent attorney with Wolf Greenfield. He will be delivering a presentation surveying the in’s and out’s of intellectual property (IP) in the life sciences and healthcare startup space. Tani will provide Life Science and Healthcare vertical teams with important insights into the different types of IP, as well as the cost and benefits associated with establishing IP.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Core Workshop: Fundraising

Original Date: March 7, 2019

Dr. Michael Fenn is the new Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Harvard Innovation Labs. He is particularly passionate about helping academic-entrepreneurs, and bridging the gap between academic research and the venture world having worked extensively in both. He will be discussing the startup funding landscape including the different sources and mechanisms by which capital can be raised for funding startup ventures.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Trust & Innovation with HBS Professor Tarun Khanna

Original Date: March 5, 2019

Successful innovators and entrepreneurs understand that finding the truth and developing trust is everything. Over centuries, the developed world has built customs and institutions such as enforceable contracts, an impartial legal system, and credible regulatory bodies that enable trust. This is not the case in the developing world. Tarun Khanna will discuss the importance of trust between people when creating successful innovations.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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AWS Immersion Day (multiple events)

Original Date: March 4, 2019

Amazon Web Services is hosting a three part series that illustrates the variety of ways AWS can support you on your journey as a founder and a startup. Open to students from any Boston-area school.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Guru Jagat: A Yoga and Meditation Experience

Original Date: March 4, 2019

Guru Jagat is an international CEO, thought leader, and teacher whose work situates at the intersection of creativity, technology, ancient arts, entrepreneurship, and the global cutting edge. She will teach you the practical building blocks for cultivating skills of Enlightened Leadership, simple yoga, meditation, and breath work for elevated energy, vitality, and clarity of mind.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The New Meditation Experience: A High-Energy Workshop to Release Stress

Original Date: February 27, 2019

Join the Harvard Innovation Lab's Meditation Advisor, Kassi Underwood, for one-of-a-kind stress-busting event: part meditation experience, part lecture, part interactive coaching - all with a high energy vibe. We'll have some fun and learn practical tools so you can achieve inner peace. Attendees will also gain special access to a guided audio meditation.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Digital Advertising: Effective Ad Creation and How to Make a Campaign

Original Date: February 27, 2019

Back by popular demand. Our workshop on digital advertising was the most requested repeat presentation from the Summer. Brandon Hendrix, The VP of Marketing for Thras.io and previous Head of Acquisition for LovePop, will be walking through the basics of online advertising. He will cover creative creation, test planning, targeting, campaign evaluation and the basics of advertising with Facebook and Google.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder Hour: EdTech

Original Date: February 26, 2019

Sage Learning is a new digital platform that empowers university educators to create their own instructional videos and online content with easy-to-use tools and collaborative features. Come hear from the founders Emma and Vish (both alums of Khan Academy) for an honest, off-the-record conversation about the highs and lows of working in the education technology field. 

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Dinner: Health and Sciences Cohort

Original Date: February 25, 2019

The VIP Life Science/Healthcare vertical Founders Dinner will be hosting Shawn Marcell, Chairman and CEO of ReadCoor, as the special guest on the evening of February 25th.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Storytelling Workshop

Original Date: February 21, 2019

Storytelling is a powerful business tool that, when leveraged correctly, can enable you to secure funding, win customers and attract talent. Come learn how to use one of the most under utilized tools by entrepreneurs from one of the best storytellers at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Harvard Startup Career Fair 2019

Original Date: February 15, 2019

Join us for the Harvard OCS Startup Career Fair! This educational and career-focused event is an excellent way for you to network with representatives from entrepreneurial and startup organizations, learn about jobs and internships, and discover exciting opportunities available in the startup field.
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The Other Side Speaker Series: Andy Palmer

Original Date: February 13, 2019

Andy Palmer is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in accelerating the growth of early-stage, mission-driven startups. He has helped found and/or fund more than 50 innovative companies. Andy is a nexus for entrepreneurs in the Boston area and has changed people’s lives and career paths by leveraging his experience and networks. He’s also an active angel investor and founder partner at Founder Collective investing in early stage ventures.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Start a Startup: Entrepreneurship in the Life Sciences and Healthcare

Original Date: February 6, 2019

Dr. Michael Fenn, the new Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Harvard Innovation Labs, will discuss the foundational concepts most important for early-stage founders to understand and address - specifically within the health/life science industry.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Hack the Challenge

Original Date: December 12, 2018

Due to popular demand, we've decided to have another Hack the Challenge workshop. This is a specially designed hands-on, roll up your sleeves, turbocharged workshop to help you develop your strongest application. We'll take a section-by-section deep dive into the application and, for each section, our i-lab advisors will give you an introduction and then help you craft your specific application responses.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Secret to Thriving with Anxiety

Original Date: December 10, 2018

Are you on the verge of freaking out? Have anticipatory anxiety or full-blown panic attacks? Learn a root cause and experience a surprising technique to break through the struggle at this workshop led by the Innovation Lab's Meditation Advisor. Come with your fears - and leave with peace of mind and practical tools you can use to inspire yourself for the rest of your life. 

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Challenge: Pizza and Prep Workshop

Original Date: December 6, 2018

During this day-time workshop, we'll answer all your questions about the Challenge. We'll also discuss how applications are evaluated against the VERITE! model, review some of the key mistakes students make while applying and help troubleshoot any roadblocks you may have run into with your application.  You'll get a detailed view of the application (due January 2nd) and how the i-lab resources can help you turn your idea into something amazing.  All applicants accepted into the President's Innovation Challenge are automatically accepted into the Venture Incubation Program, gaining access to the full array of Innovation Labs resources. including a dedicated and brilliant staff advisors.  Snacks will be served.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Hack the Challenge

Original Date: November 29, 2018

A hands-on, roll up your sleeves, turbocharged, all-in-one workshop to help you shape your application, and set out a plan for how to operate as a team.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder’s Roundtable: Sean Eldridge

Original Date: November 19, 2018

The Founder's Roundtable series is open to all Harvard students. Each session will include one guest entrepreneur to share their own founder's journey and respond to questions from student innovators. See below for a description of the venture presenting this session: Gain Life empowers individuals to achieve their best life using evidence-based digital behavior change software.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder’s Roundtable: Joanna Smith

Original Date: November 15, 2018

The Founder's Roundtable series is open to all Harvard students. Each session will include one guest entrepreneur to share their own founder's journey and respond to questions from student innovators. See below for a description of the venture presenting this session: AllHere is an app that increases K12 school attendance 10% a year by notifying families of student absenteeism and improving family engagement.

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Pitch, Mix, n’ Match

Original Date: November 13, 2018

This matchmaking event is designed for (1) any Harvard student from any Harvard school looking to join a Harvard-based start-up in any industry; and/or (2) any Harvard-based start-up (at any stage) seeking new team members (co-founders, interns, or specialists).

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Open House

Original Date: November 7, 2018

If you want to improve the world, have a solid idea, would like to win the President's Innovation Challenge and the $75,000 that comes with it, you should attend this workshop. You'll get a detailed view of the application (due January 2nd) and how the i-lab resources can help you turn your idea into something amazing.  All applicants accepted into the President's Innovation Challenge are automatically accepted into the Venture Incubation Program, gaining access to the full array of Innovation Labs resources. including a dedicated and brilliant staff advisors.  Snacks will be served.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder’s Roundtable: Nisarg Patel

Original Date: November 6, 2018

The Founder's Roundtable series is open to all Harvard students. Each session will include one guest entrepreneur to share their own founder's journey and respond to questions from student innovators. See below for a description of the venture presenting this session: Memora Health builds workflow productivity software for health care organizations to automate and scale outpatient communication.

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Founder’s Dinner: Mounir Koussa

Original Date: November 5, 2018

Limited to a group of 10 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, Founders' Dinners are intimate and candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs - discussing the the high, lows and everything in-between in one's journey of building a venture.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Meditation Experience: The Business of Your Mind

Original Date: October 30, 2018

Your mind is your greatest asset, but it can also be your greatest enemy -- full of distractions and negative thinking. For innovators and entrepreneurs, having a peaceful and clear state of mind can make all the difference between success and failure. In this one of a kind meditation workshop, you will learn a one-minute daily wellness practice to keep you centered, focused, and calm throughout a day in the life of trying to change the world.

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Founder’s Roundtable: Meghan McCormick

Original Date: October 29, 2018

The Founder's Roundtable series is open to all participants of the Connect and Venture Incubation Programs. Each session will include one guest entrepreneur to share their own founder's journey and respond to questions from student innovators. See below for a description of the venture presenting this session:  OZÉ empowers small business owners in Africa to make data-driven decisions to improve their performance and access capital.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Think Like An Innovator #3: Nailing Your Value Proposition

Original Date: October 24, 2018

Our Think Like An Innovator workshop series is designed to give any Harvard student a solid foundation on how to think about starting a business.  Whether you made Session I or II, Session III will be helpful to you. We'll dive deep into why your value proposition is so critical and how to nail it.

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Venture 101

Original Date: October 23, 2018

Venture 101 is a fun, thought provoking and occasionally inappropriate overview and gentle dive into the pool called Entrepreneurship, or more commonly, starting a startup. The 90 minute session will give you a clear picture on the why, what and how of creating your own business and if you're not quite ready to make the leap how you can take advantage of the many i-lab resources.

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Founder’s Dinner: Consumer & Enterprise Tech

Original Date: October 22, 2018

Members of the Venture Incubation Program (VIP) are invited to a special crossover Founder's Dinner, with advisors Howard Kaplan & Peter Gladstone. With a combined 40 years of startup experience between them, there are few topics they don't have an opinion on.

This event is for VIPs only.

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The Other Side Speaker Series: Jon McNeill and the Future of Mobility

Original Date: October 18, 2018

Jon McNeill has served as a President of Tesla, the CEO of TrueMotion and now he's the COO of Lyft. He's in the driver's seat on the future of the automotive industry and arrives at the Harvard Innovation Labs for an Otherside Speaker Series fireside chat with a trunkful of stories, insights and observation about how innovations in transportation are going to transform our lives. A must attend event for anyone that wants to go anywhere.

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Think Like An Innovator #2: Know Your Customer

Original Date: October 17, 2018

Discover the roadmap of innovative thinking.  Whether you want to create a start-up or transform an industry, this popular series will teach you how to define problems, identify customers and create real organizational value.

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VIP Mentor Match Night

Original Date: October 10, 2018

Mentor Match Night is a rapid speed-dating experience between founders in the Venture Incubation Program and i-lab Mentors in order to find the most productive working relationship for the 12-week program.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Think Like an Innovator #1: Define Your Problem

Original Date: October 10, 2018

Are you interested in someday launching your own business or organization, but you don't know where to start? Do you have a particular problem that you're interested in solving, or an idea you're curious to explore further? If so, the "Think like an Entrepreneur" series is designed with you in mind

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Technology Innovation & Public Purpose — A HUBweek Event

Original Date: October 9, 2018

This two hour exploration on the unintended impacts of technology on society will feature a keynote address by Ash Carter, former US Secretary of Defense and now the Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School.

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Innovation in Education: Kick-off Event for Harvard Students Focused on Education, Teaching, or Learning

Original Date: October 4, 2018

If you’re a Harvard student focused on education, teaching, and/or learning, then this event is for you. Come to network with like-minded students and learn about all the resources (many of them new this year) available to you in your innovation journey.

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Building Your Personal Brand AKA Marketing You

Original Date: October 3, 2018

This event is an engaging, high energy, and sometimes mildly inappropriate exploration of how to tell your story in a way that the market actually wants to invite you back. Whether you're looking for a job, trying to get a promotion, or simply want more people to want you, this workshop can help.  

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AWS Immersion Day (multiple events)

Original Date: October 3, 2018

Amazon Web Services is hosting a three part series that illustrates the variety of ways AWS can support you on your journey as a founder and a startup. Open to all Harvard & MIT I.D holders. 

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Inside Innovation

Original Date: September 26, 2018

Inside Innovation is a highly interactive exploration of why innovation matters - both to us and to the world.

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VIP Meet-n-Greet: Social Enterprise + Health & Life Sciences

Original Date: September 25, 2018

If you're part of the social enterprise or health & life sciences cohorts of the Venture Incubation Program, come meet your fellow entrepreneurs!

This event is for VIPs only.

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C-Suite Convos: Russ Herndon (Hydra Biosciences)

Original Date: August 9, 2018

C-Suite Convos features different life science founders/executives and their experience and advice for the founders/leadership of life science companies at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

This event is for VIPs only.

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C-Suite Convos: Robert Urban (J&J Innovation)

Original Date: July 25, 2018

C-Suite Convos features different life science founders/executives and their experience and advice for the founders/leadership of life science companies at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Alfred Griffin

Original Date: July 24, 2018

Alfred started as a solo founder at the i-lab and since then has built a stellar team using some unorthodox approaches.  Come hear how he's managed the wide range of stakeholders and influencers to date and his current goal of closing their Series B round.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Jon Staff (CEO of Getaway)

Original Date: July 24, 2018

Jon Staff is the founder and CEO of Getaway, a company that encourages guest to disconnect from the world by renting tiny cabins hidden in the woods. The company was originally born in the i-lab and has since grown to $17m+ company with over 75 tiny cabins available. During this roundtable Jon will discuss about the unique challenges of scaling a 'tangible' business.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Tactical Talks: Negotiating Licenses from Academia

Original Date: July 19, 2018

Need a license from a university or hospital and don't know how to being negotiating with them on terms? We're going to dive into attendees' cases and have a hands-on discussion.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Tactical Talk: Digital Marketing with LovePop’s Brandon Hendrix

Original Date: July 19, 2018

During this tactical talk, Brandon will walk through the basics of acquiring customers through online marketing. He will cover creative creation, test planning, targeting, campaign evaluation and the basics of advertising with Facebook and Google.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Mario Kart VIP Night!

Original Date: July 18, 2018

Mario Kart night is back by popular demand! Come join the Dystrophic team and play Mario Kart with/against your fellow community for a chance to win fame and glory. Light refreshments will be provided. 
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VIP Roundtable: Nabiha Saklayen

Original Date: July 17, 2018

Nabiha Saklayen and her co-founders launched Cellino Biotech to develop a simple, push-button device clinicians could use for gene therapy treatments. Nabiha will share her insights on how to build the dream team, from finding your core team members to strategizing with the right advisors and investors.

This event is for VIPs only.

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[POSTPONED] Tactical Talks: Navigating Strategic Partnerships

Original Date: July 12, 2018

This session will be a hands-on discussion about how your ventures can best approach opportunities for strategic partnerships. Ben Schlatka, Cofounder and SVP of Corporate Development for MC10, will share his insights about his experiences and how he would approach your situation.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Tactical Talk: Early Fundraising Strategy & VC Math

Original Date: July 12, 2018

By popular request, come hear Parul & Howard go behind the scenes of one of the most successful Seed firms around. This is your chance to ask all those questions that keep founders up at night. Grill her on what mistakes she sees all too often, and what she wished she knew about VCs when she was raising for her own startup. This session is all yours, no holds barred.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Summer VIP Social Mixer: Trivia (with Stump Trivia)

Original Date: July 11, 2018

Finally, all those of hours of Netflix, YouTube, Google, Spotify, ESPN and CNET will pay off. (“As if they haven’t already” you say!) Bring your face and your facts on Wednesday evening to what has been dubbed “the best Trivia in Cambridge” by many University students. This mixer is a VIP favorite. See VIP newsletter […]

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VIP Roundtable: DJ Didonna on Cradle to Exit & Founder Burnout

Original Date: July 10, 2018

Come hear co-founder and chief strategy officer of the Entrepreneurial Finance Lab (EFL) DJ Didonna tell his story of cradle-to-acquisition and share his insights into founder burnout - how it happened to him, what it looked like, and how he hopes to avoid it in his next endeavor. 

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: How to Raise Philanthropic Funding

Original Date: June 28, 2018

Come join Jess Lee - head philanthropic fundraiser for Root Capital - to learn how to identify, approach, and pitch to philanthropic funders (be they high net worth individuals, family foundations, or large institutions).

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Miriam Huntley

Original Date: June 26, 2018

Hiring is tough, and Day Zero Diagnostics has it down. From banging the gong with their first hire, to now working out of the Life Lab with 12 full-time employees, Day Zero Diagnostics has been through the entire life cycle of a venture at the Harvard Innovation Labs. Miriam Huntley from DZD will share her tips and lesson from hiring a breadth of employees and also forming a stellar founding team of 5 cross-Harvard founders.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Always Be Closing (Defining the Sales Process & Demystifying Pricing)

Original Date: June 21, 2018

Join Howard & your peer founders to discuss all things sales. Come ready to roll up your sleeves!  Topics of discussion will/can include: how to determine your ideal customer profile (& how to know when they're not going to buy), your current sales process, how you measure success, when to charge for pilots, sales methodologies, .

This event is for VIPs only.

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Summer VIP Social Mixer: Mingling Bingo

Original Date: June 20, 2018

Join your fellow VIPs for drinks, food and mingle shenanigans at the Mingling Bingo Mixer Wednesday evening! Isn’t finding out who: “Was born outside the US”, “Knows how to code”, or “Has performed on stage” an excellent (and way more fun) way to meet new friends or future business partners? Bingo! See VIP Newsletter for […]

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VIP Roundtable: Joanna Smith

Original Date: June 19, 2018

As a female solo non-tech founder of an EdTech venture, Joanna Smith will be sharing lessons learned during her time in the VIP and now as the CEO of AllHere. AllHere is an online environment that uses the most advanced learning science and academic research to help schools transform their attendance intervention programs in just a few minutes.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Quinn Fitzgerald

Original Date: June 19, 2018

Quinn Fitzgerald cofounded Flare Jewelry during the Summer 2016 VIP session. She'll be delving into the details of how to run a pilot test, and also sharing insights around consumer hardware products, being a female founder, hiring, filtering advice, and prototyping. And, most importantly, getting the most out of your time at the i-lab!

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Discussion Group on Social Enterprise Theory of Change

Original Date: June 14, 2018

Scott will share some tips and tricks on how to create best-in-class Theory of Change docs - both for internal strategic planning AND for presentation to impact-oriented funders. They're going to ask for it, so you should have a great one.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Tactical Talk: Enterprise Sales to Hospitals & Health Systems

Original Date: June 14, 2018

Are you trying to make enterprise sales to hospitals and health systems? Twiage, an enterprise health tech start-up, has scaled from idea to contracts with 54 hospitals across 11 states. Join Dr. YiDing Yu, founder and former CEO, on how they made the transition from pilot to repeatable enterprise sales. 

This event is for VIPs only.

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C-Suite Convos with Barbara Fox (Tilos Therapeutics)

Original Date: June 13, 2018

C-Suite Convos features different life science founders/executives and their experience and advice for founders/leadership of life science companies at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Scott Jacobsen

Original Date: June 12, 2018

Scott Jacobsen is the cofounder of DoneGood, an i-lab VIP alum, and an HKS grad. DoneGood is a one-stop for ethical and eco-friendly shoppers. Their browser plugin, shop site, and app have received awards from MIT and Harvard, widespread national media recognition, and garnered a loyal base of over 100,000 users and 120 socially responsible paying partner brands (including Warby Parker, Patagonia, and others). He will be speaking on the importance of finding product market fit and perseverance through difficult times.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: Alok Tayi

Original Date: June 12, 2018

Alok Tayi Ph.D. is the CEO and co-founder of TetraScience, a data platform for life sciences. Alok has over 15 years of research experience spanning chemistry and biomaterials, at Cornell, Northwestern, and George Whitesides's lab at Harvard. He co-founded TetraScience with the mission of leveraging data to drive the next generation of medicine using cloud computing to create an ecosystem of connected devices via IoT technology, software applications, and integrations with CROs, systems and outside vendors. He'll be sharing insights on raising capital, the experience of Y Combinator, and B2B software.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Tactical Talks: VIP Cohort Edition

Original Date: June 7, 2018

This 1st Tactical Talk will be cohort specific, so join your Advisor and fellow Social Impact, Health & Sciences, Technology, or Consumer Product cohort members as you dive into how to make the best of the summer VIP and discuss what future weeks' topics will be.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable: John Wise (Co-founder/COO of Lovepop)

Original Date: June 5, 2018

Founders Roundtable are candid discussions between our featured founder and those in the VIP. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from the successes and failures of entrepreneurs who were once in your shoes.

This event is for VIPs only.

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The 2018 President’s Innovation Challenge: Awards Ceremony

Original Date: May 2, 2018

Do you want to discover the next generation of companies working to make the world work better? Don’t miss an exclusive opportunity at the President’s Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony on May 2nd. This year, 123 student teams from 12 different Harvard schools entered the Challenge program. On May 2, you'll have the chance to meet the most innovative of the startups being built at Harvard and see 15 finalists showcase their highly-anticipated projects LIVE. Harvard President Drew Faust will then announce this year's winners who will take home $310,000 in award money.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Tales from the Crypt(o)

Original Date: April 24, 2018

Tales from the Crypt(o) takes you on a walk through of the latest Blockchain & Cryptocurrency trends, local to Boston & beyond.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Summer VIP Application Deadline

Original Date: April 23, 2018

Learn the ins and outs of Launch Lab X, and how it can accelerate your alumni venture most successfully.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Licensing IP from Universities – Creating a Foundation for Success

Original Date: April 19, 2018

Farah Gerdes, licensing partner at WSGR, will discuss the process for licensing technologies out of universities, what terms of universities licenses tend to look like, and the stakeholders who will scrutinize your licenses.  Understanding the interests of those various stakeholders, and striking the right balance among them, can often be the key to a successful license. 

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The Other Side Speaker Series: CEO of Dropbox

Original Date: April 17, 2018

The Other Side Speaker Series welcomes Drew Houston, CEO and founder of Dropbox, one of the leading online backup and storage companies.  Join us for an evening of insights and stories on how to take a complex proposition and turn it into a simply brilliant company, currently valued at $10 billion.

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Launch Lab X Info Session

Original Date: April 12, 2018

Learn the ins and outs of Launch Lab X, and how it can accelerate your alumni venture most successfully.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Power of Simple

Original Date: April 11, 2018

Einstein once said everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler. He also said if you can't explain something simply enough you don't understand it well enough.

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How to Integrate “Pay for Performance” Into Your Business Model

Original Date: April 10, 2018

Pay for performance schemes and social impact bonds are changing the game in social enterprise and even government contracting. Come learn from Third Sector Capital Partners' John Grossman about these innovative payment/incentive structures and how they might be integrated into your business model.

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Think Like An Entrepreneur #3: What is Your Value Proposition?

Original Date: April 4, 2018

Come learn how to define and refine the value proposition of your product or service to the customers. How are you uniquely creating value for your customers? How are you differentiated from your competition? How will you maintain your competitive advantage?

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VIP Roundtable: Navigating Strategic Partnerships

Original Date: March 29, 2018

This VIP roundtable will be a deeper discussion about how ventures can best navigate strategic partnerships.

This event is for VIPs only.

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VIP Roundtable – Website Re/Designs that WORK!

Original Date: March 28, 2018

Founders who are working on a new website (brand new or newly redesigned) & want to learn strategies for how to plan content that helps you achieve your conversion goals should come armed with their questions. 

This event is for VIPs only.

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“Theory of Change” Workshop for Social Entrepreneurs

Original Date: March 27, 2018

The first question you'll receive from any impact investor or donor worth their salt will be "what's your theory of change?"

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The Stuart Weitzman Q&A Event

Original Date: March 26, 2018

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how famous shoe designer and entrepreneur, Stuart Weitzman built his fashion empire and the struggles he faced along the way. Weitzman encourages audience questions to ensure the discussion is relevant and entertaining for everyone. "After all, it is fashion."

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The Value of Strategic Partnerships

Original Date: March 22, 2018

Ben Schlatka, Co-founder and SVP of Corporate Development for MC10, a leading digital health company, will discuss the process and value of strategic equity investments, early-stage product development deals, IP licensing and capability building deals.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Manage People and Other Things

Original Date: March 21, 2018

If you care about being a successful business person, you need to care about being a great manager.  That journey begins here.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Having Effective FDA Meetings

Original Date: March 20, 2018

Communicating effectively with the U.S. Food &  Drug Administration (FDA) and being mindful of FDA’s preferences, quirks, and scope of authority are essential to optimizing your innovative product’s pathway to market.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Founders’ Dinner: Dave Balter

Original Date: March 19, 2018

Limited to a group of 10 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, Founders' Dinners are intimate and candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs - discussing the highs, lows, and everything in-between in one's journey of building a venture.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur #2: Market Sizing & Customer Development

Original Date: March 6, 2018

Come learn how to define and segment your market with a particular focus on your customer.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner: Rick Berenson (Thermalin)

Original Date: March 5, 2018

Limited to a group of 10 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, Founders' Dinners are intimate and candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs - discussing the highs, lows, and everything in-between in one's journey of building a venture. 

This event is for VIPs only.

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The Perfect Pitch with Michael Skok

Original Date: March 5, 2018

Join renowned venture capitalist and startup maven Michael Skok as he presents the Perfect Pitch – an insider’s checklist to help you get behind the presentation and understand what VCs are looking for.

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The Art of Collaboration

Original Date: February 28, 2018

A high energy, artistic and interactive exploration of what it means and takes to collaborate, the essential task in building any new startup venture.

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H&S VIP Roundtable: FDA regulation of digital health tools

Original Date: February 28, 2018

This session, led by Melissa Bianchi and Jenn Henderson of Hogan Lovells, will provide an overview of FDA and data issues to consider.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Effective Advertising

Original Date: February 27, 2018

When was the last time an ad motivated you to buy a product? Exactly.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Andrew Le (Buoy Health)

Original Date: February 26, 2018

Limited to a group of 10 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, Founders' Dinners are intimate and candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs - discussing the highs, lows, and everything in-between in one's journey of building a venture.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable

Original Date: February 22, 2018

Informed by the milestones the PIC/VIP teams have defined for themselves, these topical and focused roundtables address strategic and tactical priorities common among many teams in the cohort.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Other Side Speaker Series: Innovating for International Security: How to Evolve the MI Complex

Original Date: February 21, 2018

Get inside the Military Industrial Complex and how the Federal Government fuels and fosters innovation, with past Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable

Original Date: February 14, 2018

Informed by the milestones the PIC/VIP teams have defined for themselves, these topical and focused roundtables address strategic and tactical priorities common among many teams in the cohort.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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CANCELLED – Making the Most of FounderCenter: An orientation to our virtual community

Original Date: February 14, 2018

Learn more about how FounderCenter, the exclusive Harvard Innovation Labs virtual community for Harvard founders, enables and fosters connections.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Funding your Startup 101

Original Date: February 13, 2018

Term sheets. Non-dilutive grants. Cap tables. Equity. Seed versus Series A. The task of funding your for-profit startup is chock full of confusing terms and critical factors on what to do when. Learn all the info you need.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Design Thinking Workshop with Accenture’s Altitude Group

Original Date: February 12, 2018

It's the center of the Innovation equation. You can't miss learning about it.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Health & Life Sciences Edition

Original Date: February 12, 2018

This Founders' Dinner is for those in the Health and Life Sciences Cohort.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP PR Roundtable: Product Launches and Funding Announcements

Original Date: February 8, 2018

Learn how to launch a product or announce that you've closed a funding round. 

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Mentor Match Night

Original Date: February 7, 2018

Mentor Match Night is a rapid speed-dating experience between founders in the Venture Incubation Program and i-lab Mentors.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Consumer Cohort

Original Date: February 5, 2018

Limited to a group of 12 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, this occasion will allow for intimate and candid discussions about the highs, lows and everything in-between that entrepreneurs experience.

This event is for VIPs only.

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Harvard Startup Career Fair

Original Date: February 2, 2018

Join us for the Harvard OCS Startup Career Fair! This educational and career-focused event is an excellent way for you to network with representatives from entrepreneurial and startup organizations, learn about jobs and internships, and discover exciting opportunities available in the startup field.
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VIP Orientation

Original Date: January 30, 2018

This exclusive event is for Spring 2018 Venture Incubation Program founders and their teams to learn the in's and out's of how to take full advantage of all the Harvard Innovation Labs resources.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur # 1: Define the Problem

Original Date: January 29, 2018

Are you interested in someday starting your own venture, but you don't know where to start? This is the best place to start.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Info Session @ Longwood

Original Date: December 14, 2017

For anyone at Longwood who may have questions about the President's Innovation Challenge and the application due January 2, this event is for you. 

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Open House #2

Original Date: December 12, 2017

For anyone who may have missed the first Open House, or for those who still have questions about the President's Innovation Challenge and the application, this event is for you.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Scaling Tech, Teams & Talent, with Sean Lindsay

Original Date: November 30, 2017

Any startup going through a period of growth is likely to face scaling challenges with their tech teams.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Managing versus Mangling Teams

Original Date: November 16, 2017

Your ability to get from where your venture is to where you want it to be is largely based on the people you surround yourself with and how effectively you manage and motivate them. Period.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Nonprofit or for-profit? Addressing Common Misconceptions

Original Date: November 15, 2017

Interested in launching a venture but unsure about your business model and tax structure?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pitch, Mix & Match

Original Date: November 14, 2017

Your opportunity to be a part of the startup world is here. And best of all, you don’t need to have a business plan or the urge to be a founder or CEO to get involved.

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Building Business Leaders with Artists’ Instincts

Original Date: November 13, 2017

Using time- and science-tested techniques from the arts, we can heighten what we observe and how we listen in perspective-shifting ways that influence what we do.

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Founders’ Dinner w/ Ted Tieken (Keto and Company)

Original Date: November 13, 2017

This edition of VIP Founders’ Dinner features Ted Tieken who will discuss bootstrapping and living without carbohydrates.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Speak Tech

Original Date: November 8, 2017

In this workshop, you’ll learn all the basics behind how to talk to developers and what you should speak about to get your website, app, or other type of software built.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Anatomy of a Pitch: aka How to Tell a Compelling Story

Original Date: November 7, 2017

Your ability to pitch, to tell a compelling story is everything. It will get you investors. Employees. Dates.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Jason Jacobs

Original Date: November 6, 2017

The personal narrative and advice from Jason Jacobs Founder of Runkeeper. Jason grew it from zero to fifty Million users and sold it to ASICS in 2016.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Open House – Applying to the President’s Innovation Challenge

Original Date: November 6, 2017

If you have a hankering to make the world work better, have a solid idea and would like to win $75,000, you should attend this workshop.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: How to build a tech company if you’re not a tech person

Original Date: November 6, 2017

Dive deep into questions and insights around particular venture-building skills during these VIP-only meetups, facilitated by your fellow VIP members.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Mixer

Original Date: November 3, 2017

It's time to socialize.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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HackLab: Halite AI Game Night

Original Date: November 2, 2017

The grand prize winner wins an all expenses paid trip to NYC to compete in the next level of the game!

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur Series #3: Define the Value Proposition

Original Date: November 1, 2017

How are you uniquely creating value for your customers? How are you differentiated from your competition? How will you maintain your competitive advantage? Is it enough upon which to build a venture?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Building Your Personal Brand, aka: Marketing You

Original Date: October 30, 2017

Building Your Personal Brand is an engaging, high energy, and sometimes mildly inappropriate exploration of what it takes to find the right job or simply connect with others so that they invite you back.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Turning your Idea into a Startup – Longwood Edition

Original Date: October 30, 2017

"How do I start?" is one of the most common questions we get at the i-lab from students and fellows with ideas, but unsure what's next.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Tech Founders’ Dinner w/ Phil Beauregard of Objective Logistics

Original Date: October 30, 2017

Limited to a group of 10 founders in the Venture Incubation Program, Founders’ Dinners are intimate and candid discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable Meetup: Workflow, aka Getting Stuff Done

Original Date: October 30, 2017

Dive deep into questions and insights around particular venture-building skills during these VIP-only meetups, facilitated by your fellow VIP members.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Virtual Reality Playground

Original Date: October 26, 2017

Virtual reality has allowed us to democratize the experiences that used to be reserved for a select few. Come try these experiences and more.
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39,000 Year History of AR/VR

Original Date: October 26, 2017

Together we will look at the history of how we, as curious observers of our universe, have always pursued the idea of alternate realities and immersive visual experiences.
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VIP Roundtable Meetup – Managing a 2-sided Marketplace

Original Date: October 26, 2017

Dive deep into questions and insights around particular venture-building skills during these VIP-only meetups, facilitated by your fellow VIP members.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Early Interactions with FDA & Developing the Value Story for Your Innovative Product

Original Date: October 25, 2017

For those who are unsure how to engage the FDA, learn all that you need to know.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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[CANCELLED – New date TBD] Design Thinking – It Starts with the Human

Original Date: October 24, 2017

It's the center of the Innovation equation.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner: Mike Goldstein – Bridge International Academies & Match Education

Original Date: October 23, 2017

Learn from an expert educational innovator on how to turn small changes into something huge.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable Meetup – Building an Effective Team

Original Date: October 23, 2017

Dive deep into questions and insights around particular venture-building skills during these VIP-only meetups, facilitated by your fellow VIP members.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable Meetup – Building relationships with advisors & mentors

Original Date: October 19, 2017

Dive deep into questions and insights around particular venture-building skills during these VIP-only meetups, facilitated by your fellow VIP members! Plus, pizza.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Effective Advertising

Original Date: October 18, 2017

When was the last time an ad motivated you to buy a product? Exactly.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Raise Philanthropic Funding and Impact Investments

Original Date: October 17, 2017

Learn from an expert about a candid, no-nonsense assessment of how to ask for big grants and investments.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Industry Roundtable with Jay Margolis

Original Date: October 17, 2017

Jay Margolis is a fashion/retail executive who has held a variety of executive-level roles at leading retail companies.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Lessons from Ed-tech Founders

Original Date: October 16, 2017

Come join Harvard alumni and ed-tech start-up founders Joanna Smith (AllHere) and Brad Matthiesen (ClassForward) as they share their experiences launching companies.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Mixer

Original Date: October 13, 2017

It's time to socialize.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Tech Talk: ICOs and the future of Crypto & Seed Financing

Original Date: October 12, 2017

This talk will feature specific examples of how to run a successful ICO, from the first venture-backed company in Boston to go through this process.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Harvard Innovation Labs Startup Stories and Showcase: “The Power of Telling a Great Story”

Original Date: October 11, 2017

Join the Harvard Innovation Labs and Kara Miller, host of WGBH Radio’s Innovation Hub, for an exploration of the importance of storytelling in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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We all Scream…for Ice Cream

Original Date: October 11, 2017

Our building at 125 Western Avenue has always been known as a hub of innovation and imagination. But it’s known for something else too. Ice cream!
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Think Like an Entrepreneur (Series): #2 Find Your Customers

Original Date: October 10, 2017

This session will focus on defining and segmenting your market with a particular focus on your customer.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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AR/VR Studio Showcase

Original Date: October 5, 2017

How is AR and VR currently being used in the real world?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Make the Most of Founder.Center: An orientation to our virtual community

Original Date: October 4, 2017

Learn more about how Founder.Center, the exclusive Hi virtual community for Harvard founders, enables and fosters connections.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Greg E. Hill: Learn to Tell Your Founder Story

Original Date: October 4, 2017

Before you get your first customer, investor, team member, or even a minimum viable product, you have at least one valuable asset: your founder story.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Positioning – Do this exercise or Fail!

Original Date: October 3, 2017

Join Lead Consumer Advisor Peter Gladstone as he walks you through how to build one of the most important strategic documents your company will ever use.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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H&S Founders’ Dinner: Luhan Yang (eGenesis) & Geof MacKay (AvroBio)

Original Date: October 2, 2017

This is a special edition featuring key members of the founding and management team from eGenesis, a life sciences company focused on development and commercialization of engineered organisms.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Why Every Startup Needs a Culture of A/B Testing

Original Date: September 28, 2017

Join Duolingo for a talk on A/B tests and their impacts, along with examples from other startups.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur (series): #1 Define the Problem

Original Date: September 28, 2017

Are you interested in someday starting your own venture, but you don't know where to start? If so, the "Think like an Entrepreneur" series is designed with you in mind.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Mentor Match Night

Original Date: September 27, 2017

Mentor Match Night is a rapid speed-dating experience between founders in the Venture Incubation Program and i-lab Mentors.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Venture 101

Original Date: September 21, 2017

Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship and don't know where to start?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Orientation

Original Date: September 19, 2017

This exclusive event is for Fall 2017 Venture Incubation Program founders and their teams to learn the in's and out's of how to take full advantage of all the Harvard Innovation Labs resources.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Innovation@Harvard

Original Date: September 13, 2017

Don’t miss this chance to see how Harvard can help you unlock your inner innovator.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: September 12, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: September 6, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: August 31, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: August 30, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: August 29, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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i-lab Tour

Original Date: August 28, 2017

Don't miss this chance to grab a sneak-peek at what's happening at the i-lab before the semester sweeps you away. Bring Harvard ID
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VIP Roundtable: Two-Sided Marketplaces

Original Date: August 8, 2017

Who’s gonna pay? That’s the key question with two-sided marketplaces.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Legal Issues

Original Date: August 8, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Jerry and Jacob from Evisort to learn from their experiences on the legal side of startups.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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“It’s a Wrap” i-lab Town Hall

Original Date: August 3, 2017

We’ve spent the summer learning from the whole Harvard Innovation Labs community and ecosystem. Now we want to hear from all of you in the VIP.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: The Art of Presenting

Original Date: August 3, 2017

Join Renewal VIP Ita from Veho Technologies to become a master of presentations and storytelling.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Graphic Design 102

Original Date: August 3, 2017

You got the basics from Graphic Design 101. Now, let's look into some of the ways you can actually get to designing something.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder’s Talk: Olenka Polak

Original Date: August 1, 2017

Olenka is the Co-Founder and CEO of myLINGO, an app moviegoers use to listen to their favorite Hollywood blockbusters in any language at the theater

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Fundraising: Non-dilutive

Original Date: July 27, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Giffin from UrSure and Sarah from Two Rabbits to learn from their experiences with non-dilutive fundraising.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Fundraising: VC

Original Date: July 27, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Dan from Analytical Space and Shimon from ClimaCell to learn from their experiences with VC fundraising

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk: Zoe Barry (ZappRx)

Original Date: July 25, 2017

Zoë Barry is the founder and CEO of ZappRx, a digital health company that is modernizing and simplifying the way specialty medications are accessed.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Hardware

Original Date: July 20, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Jay from Blue Skies and Quinn from Flare to learn from their experiences with hardware.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: B2B Sales

Original Date: July 20, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Ben from Doorbell and Jordan from Tetrascience to learn from their experiences with B2B Sales.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk: Tim Peck (Call9)

Original Date: July 18, 2017

Timothy Peck, MD, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Call9, a technology-enabled medical services company that delivers bedside emergency care in nursing homes.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Legal Issues & Visa

Original Date: July 13, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Xavier from Lockin and Jerry from Evisort to learn from their experiences with legal issues for startups, including visas.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Crowdfunding

Original Date: July 13, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Longy from Gusto & Gecko and Alex from T-var EdTech to learn from their experiences with crowdfunding.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Mixer @ Stone Hearth: Mingling Bingo

Original Date: July 12, 2017

Join us for food and fun at our favorite pizza place

This event is for VIPs only.
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The Harvard i-lab Goes West

Original Date: July 12, 2017

All Harvard alumni & student entrepreneurs, and Harvard members of the startup & innovation community in the Bay area are invited to join us for an informal cocktail gathering in San Francisco.
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Founders Talk: Brendan Ciecko (Cuseum)

Original Date: July 11, 2017

Ciecko has been building technology since the age of 11 and has been featured in Inc.’s “30 Under 30” list, as well as Entrepreneur, The New York Times, The Guardian, Esquire, and PC Magazine.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Foundation Four Part IV: Pitch Anatomy or Sell or Else

Original Date: July 6, 2017

Pitch Anatomy is the keystone foundation session focused on how to tell your story, from content strategy to the art of the outfit.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Machine Learning

Original Date: July 6, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Miriam from DayZero and Andrew from Herald Health to learn from their experiences with machine learning.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Financial Modeling

Original Date: June 29, 2017

Join Renewal VIP Rahkeem from Aday to learn from his experiences with financial modeling.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Graphic Design 101

Original Date: June 29, 2017

Every founder will need to evaluate graphic design, whether it’s a logo, website, or t-shirt. Learn design fundamentals to visually communicate with confidence.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Sales Pipeline Fundamentals (JumpYield)

Original Date: June 29, 2017

Join Renewal VIP Rishan from JumpYield to learn from his experiences.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk – Dennis Berman

Original Date: June 27, 2017

Dennis is co-founder of Tocagen Inc., a gene therapy company developing treatments for cancer patients that raised $85M in their recently IPO.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk: Jay Margolis

Original Date: June 27, 2017

Jay Margolis is a fashion/retail executive who has held a variety of executive-level roles at leading retail companies.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Prototyping & MVP

Original Date: June 22, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Nicolas from Hivemind and Claire from Rooted to learn from their experiences with prototyping and creating minimum viable products (MVPs).

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Mixer @ Stone Hearth: Trivia Night

Original Date: June 21, 2017

Join us for food and fun!

This event is for VIPs only.
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Marketing Training: The Fundamentals of Communications

Original Date: June 21, 2017

In this brown-bag session, Kerry Walker, Senior Vice President and David Racusin, Account Director from the OutCast Agency, will provide an overview of the current communications landscape

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk – Michael Burtov

Original Date: June 20, 2017

  Founders Talks are intimate and candid discussions for 15 lucky VIP founders to learn from the successes and failures of inspiring entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds and industries. Michael has 15 years experience in starting-up and seeing companies through their lifecycle. Inspired by a motorcycle in the movie “TRON,” he came up with […]

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Foundation Four Part III: Gaining Real Traction and Go-to-Market

Original Date: June 19, 2017

Execution, execution, execution...

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Phase 0 SBIR Seminar

Original Date: June 16, 2017

SBIR specialist, Dan Lilly, will share how startups can share and figure out which SBIRs to apply for.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Foundation Four Part II: Knowing Your Space, Building the Business Case

Original Date: June 15, 2017

You may have defined a compelling problem and figured out an innovative solution, but does that mean you can build a financially sustainable company or organization?

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Building a Team

Original Date: June 15, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Cory from Base Operations and Daniel from Zoba to learn from their experiences building a team.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Customer Interviews and Research

Original Date: June 15, 2017

Join Renewal VIPs Jeremy from CozyKin and Gorick from Frank to learn from their experiences with customer interviews and research.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP H&S Investor Roundtable: Carl Gordon (OrbiMed)

Original Date: June 14, 2017

This VIP Health & Sciences Investor Roundtable will feature Carl Gordon, Founding Partner at Orbimed, Healthcare Fund Management.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders Talk: Alan Newman

Original Date: June 13, 2017

This Founders Talk is open to all members of the VIP. Alan Newman is a serial entrepreneur who describes himself as an "opportunity junkie" and likes to say that he became successful because he was an unemployable insubordinate and couldn't keep a traditional job.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Foundation Four Part I: Defining the Problem, Aligning the Solution

Original Date: June 6, 2017

You may be surprised to realize that you don't fully understand the problem you're aiming to solve, or that you haven't clearly defined the solution you're offering.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Orientation: Summer 2017

Original Date: June 5, 2017

For admitted ventures of the Summer 2017 VIP, come learn everything you'll need to know -- plus meet your fellow VIPs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony

Original Date: May 9, 2017

Meet the most innovative startups being built at Harvard and find out who will take home the more than $300,000 in prize money that will be awarded to winners of this year's Challenge.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Community-Building for Entrepreneurs

Original Date: April 13, 2017

How can we go from “build it (and market it) so users will come” to “build it together and we are already here”?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Build an AR/VR Company

Original Date: April 13, 2017

Join TimeLooper and several other AR/VR companies as they tell you how you can start building AR/VR products.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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EVENT CANCELED: The Other Side Speaker Series: DraftKings

Original Date: April 11, 2017

Join us for our next Other Side Speaker Series where we will be joined by DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, and CRO Matt Kalish, as two of the companies three co-founders share their experiences and what it takes to excel in today’s complex world.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Facts are Dead, Long Live Facts: How to Tell Compelling Science Stories

Original Date: April 10, 2017

Good communicating is vital for science and for business. Join us for a lively conversation about how facts are made as well as practical strategies for making your voice heard.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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2-Part Hacklab: Intro to Git and Front-end Coding

Original Date: April 8, 2017

Learn all about git and github in this weekend workshop.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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WordPress as a Startup Platform: Building MVPs or Full-Fledged Businesses

Original Date: April 5, 2017

Come learn the ins and outs of WordPress and how you can use it to build your startup.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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POSTPONED – Startup Stumble: Jay Margolis

Original Date: April 4, 2017

Jay Margolis is a big deal. Come hear how his biggest failures led to his biggest successes.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Conscious Entrepreneur

Original Date: April 4, 2017

Become your business' greatest asset by allowing your experience to be your greatest teacher.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Ready, Set, Launch: How to go to Market

Original Date: April 3, 2017

Bringing a product to market can be overwhelming. Join Peter Gladstone, Assistant Director of Consumer Goods and Services, as he walks you through the key marketing activities that need to happen and best practices.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner (H&S) – John Boyce

Original Date: March 30, 2017

Founders’ Dinners are intimate and candid discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs open to 10 lucky VIP founders.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Structuring Your Social Enterprise for Impact

Original Date: March 30, 2017

Should I be a for-profit or a non-profit? This workshop will present you with a decision-making process to figure out how to structure your social venture for maximum impact.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Low-Fidelity Data Mining for Customer Experience Mapping

Original Date: March 29, 2017

Almighty Founder and CSO Ian Fitzpatrick will walk through approaches to finding anomalies, commonalities, and outliers in data sets - with a focus on using these to drive better qualitative research that shapes a great brand, product, or service experience.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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What’s Blockchain and How Does it Work?

Original Date: March 28, 2017

What's blockchain? Why does it matter?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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A Fireside Chat with VR Innovator Anthony Geffen

Original Date: March 27, 2017

Join Anthony Geffen, one of the world’s leading documentary film makers and producers and the founder of Alchemy VR, in a conversation about the burgeoning world of Virtual Reality.  A pioneer in the space, Anthony has created virtual reality story-telling, launching two VR museum experiences in London and Australia; First Life and the Great Barrier […]
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Unity: How to Build VR Worlds

Original Date: March 23, 2017

Learn how to use the game engine Unity to learn how to create content for this amazing medium.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy with Catherine D’Amato

Original Date: March 23, 2017

This VIP Roundtable discussion on nonprofit fundraising will be led by Catherine D'Amato, President and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP H&S Investor Roundtables: Krishna Yeshwant

Original Date: March 22, 2017

This VIP Health & Sciences Investor Roundtable will feature Krishna Yeshwant, General Partner at Google Ventures focusing on Healthcare and Life Sciences.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Uncover Your Startup’s Path to Growth

Original Date: March 22, 2017

In this workshop, EmberTribe Co-founder Josh Sturgeon will share a repeatable framework for finding early traction, using digital channels that scale.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Michael Skok’s Perfect Pitch

Original Date: March 21, 2017

We will discuss the steps to build your pitch and at the conclusion, you should be able to reiterate why your company is a great investment. If you've done everything right, the investors should be thinking "How can we invest in this company?"

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Reverse Innovation: The Next Big Thing

Original Date: March 9, 2017

Reverse innovation is a mega opportunity for startup entrepreneurs.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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H&S VIP Founders’ Dinner – Jay Desai (PatientPing)

Original Date: March 6, 2017

Founders’ Dinners are intimate and candid discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs reserved for 10 lucky VIP founders.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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PitchCraft Part 2

Original Date: March 3, 2017

Come ready to share, practice, and get constructive feedback on whether your One Simple Thing is coming through and your story is working.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Doug Rauch

Original Date: March 2, 2017

Founders' Dinners are intimate, candid, and inspiring discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Crowdfunding and Kickstarter

Original Date: March 2, 2017

Interested in crowfunding your business but don't know where to start? What's the difference between KickStarter and IndieGogo? Does it matter? Should I ask for $50,000 or $1,000,000?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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State of the Industry: Inspirational AR/VR

Original Date: March 1, 2017

Join top VCs and industry experts as they explore the current state of augmented reality and virtual reality.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Speak Tech

Original Date: February 28, 2017

Cloud. Back-end. Front-end. Database. Server. API. What does it all mean? Phil Greenwald from Code Undercover is back again, this time to teach us how to “speak tech.”

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Roundtable: John McDonough (T2 Biosystems)

Original Date: February 28, 2017

John McDonough is the President and CEO of T2 Biosystems, which focuses on developing innovative diagnostic products to improve patient health.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Positioning for success: the #1 exercise every company should do

Original Date: February 27, 2017

Learn how to build a positioning statement that will serve as one of the most important strategic documents your company will ever use.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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AWS Hacklab

Original Date: February 25, 2017

By the end of the day, you will build a fully working highly scalable backend system.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Healthcare Innovation Venture Investment Forum Application

Original Date: February 24, 2017

Submit a proposal for the Healthcare Innovation Venture Investment Forum. Read on for more.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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H&S VIP Roundtable: Healthcare Sales

Original Date: February 23, 2017

This VIP Roundtable discussion on Healthcare Sales will be led by Marc Salois, VP of Enterprise Sales (East) for Omada Health.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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History of AR/VR

Original Date: February 23, 2017

Join Rus Gant as he guides the Harvard community on a deep dive through the history of different realities.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Opening of the AR/VR Studio

Original Date: February 23, 2017

The Harvard Innovation Labs will officially open the Sutherland Room AR/VR Lab in the i-lab.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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PitchCraft Part 1

Original Date: February 22, 2017

Your pitch is everything. Join us for a lively session on the why, what, and how of crafting a story that sings.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Venture 101

Original Date: February 21, 2017

Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship and don't know where to start?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Rise of the Quantified Athlete: An Experiential Forum on the Future of Athletic Performance

Original Date: February 17, 2017

The ability to monitor, measure, and predict athlete training and performance using data collected from the human body is an opportunity that hundreds of technology companies are racing to fulfill.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Google Ventures and the Power of the Design Sprint

Original Date: February 15, 2017

Learn from the guys who designed the design sprint process and how it can help any startup solve big problems.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Startup Stumble

Original Date: February 14, 2017

Let's get together and celebrate and swap "failure" learnings. This casual, unscripted roundtable discussion is destined to become an i-lab favorite. Biggest learning gets a prize!

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Mentor Match

Original Date: February 7, 2017

Mentor Match Night is a rapid speed-dating experience between founders in the Venture Incubation Program and i-lab Mentors.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Business Plans Due

Original Date: February 6, 2017

Deadline for all participating Challenge teams to submit their final idea/venture plans to the President’s Innovation Challenge

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Harvard Startup Career Fair

Original Date: February 3, 2017

Join us for the Harvard OCS Startup Career Fair! This educational and career-focused event is an excellent way for you to network with representatives from entrepreneurial and startup organizations, learn about jobs and internships, and discover exciting opportunities available in the startup field.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Peer Review Sessions

Original Date: February 1, 2017

Eligible teams participating in the Challenge can register to receive feedback on their business plans

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Business Plan Workshop

Original Date: January 26, 2017

This workshop will help you learn what required elements make a strong business proposal

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Spring 2017 Venture Incubation Program Application Deadline

Original Date: January 3, 2017

Applications are live until January 3rd for the Spring 2017 Venture Incubation Program (VIP)

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Participant Orientation & Celebration

Original Date: December 14, 2016

All President’s Innovation Challenge Participants are encouraged to attend this Orientation & Celebration to honor your decision to make the world work better.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Intro to the VIP

Original Date: December 14, 2016

This Intro to VIP session provides all Harvard students with the inside scoop on the i-lab's signature Venture Incubation Program

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Participation Declaration Due

Original Date: December 5, 2016

The deadline to submit a Participation Declaration for the President’s Innovation Challenge

An i-lab Programming Event.
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This Thing Called Marketing

Original Date: November 29, 2016

It's one of the most critical functions for any startup or going concern and yet it's also one of the most misunderstood.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founder’s Roundtable: Life Sciences

Original Date: November 22, 2016

This VIP-only roundtable will feature John McDonough, President and CEO of T2 Biosystems.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Harvard Yale Pitch-Off

Original Date: November 17, 2016

Experience the passion on stage and the innovation community on the ground – come meet the next breakout student ventures from the Harvard Innovation Labs and the Yale Entrepreneurship Institute.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Friendsgiving

Original Date: November 17, 2016

This is a VIP-only event

This event is for VIPs only.
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The Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship

Original Date: November 16, 2016

How can artists or art-supporting entrepreneurs build viable solutions to sustain this passion?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Immigration and Visa Law 101

Original Date: November 15, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Nonprofit Fundraising

Original Date: November 14, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Speak Technology

Original Date: November 10, 2016

Cloud. Back-end. Front-end. Database. Server. API. What does it all mean? Phil Greenwald from Code Undercover is back again, this time to teach us how to “speak tech.”

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Hiring and Managing Interns

Original Date: November 10, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge: Pitch, Mix, and Match

Original Date: November 9, 2016

Creative? Inspired? Yearning for more? Your opportunity to be a part of the startup world is here. And best of all, you don’t need to have a good business plan or the urge to be a founder or CEO to get involved.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Startup Scramble™ @ the i-lab

Original Date: November 5, 2016

Whether you are brand new to the startup/innovation scene, you have an idea to share and are seeking teammates, or you are simply interested in stepping up your collaboration game, you’ll find the Scramble™ immensely helpful. Open to Harvard students only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Sales

Original Date: November 4, 2016

Learn how to manage a B2B sales process for early stage startups

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab Opening Ceremony

Original Date: November 3, 2016

We are celebrating the opening of the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab and invite you to join us on November 3rd at 3pm.
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Roundtable: Fundraising Tactics and Strategy

Original Date: November 2, 2016

Learn the strategy and tactics from Brandon Tseng about raising VC, Angels, and non-dilutive government capital.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Optimizing Teams

Original Date: November 2, 2016

People optimization -- how you hire, fire, manage, connect with and motivate your team -- is the fastest way to achieve your mission.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Design a Business Model

Original Date: November 1, 2016

If product/market fit is the car, your business model is the engine. It's how you are going to scale. Sell. Distribute. Raise money. Make money.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Building a Website

Original Date: November 1, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Navigating Being a Solo Founder and Building Community as You Go

Original Date: October 28, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Swami Kumaresan

Original Date: October 27, 2016

Founders' Dinners are intimate, candid, and inspiring discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Startup Scramble Info Session

Original Date: October 26, 2016

For those seeking information about what the Startup Scramble is, come to this info session and learn how it can help you with your venture.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Founders’ Dinner – Jacob Sattelmair (WellFrame)

Original Date: October 25, 2016

Founders' Dinners are intimate, candid, and inspiring discussions with inspiring entrepreneurs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Legal Issues in the Cloud

Original Date: October 24, 2016

Whether you are a new company deciding how best to acquire computing resources, or a developer deciding how to get your software to customers, you have to consider the cloud.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Hardware and Manufacturing

Original Date: October 20, 2016

This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Building Your Personal Brand

Original Date: October 20, 2016

Building Your Personal Brand is an engaging, high energy, and sometimes mildly inappropriate exploration of what it takes to find the right job or simply connect with others so that they invite you back.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Dancing with the Patent & Trademark Office

Original Date: October 19, 2016

Join Lou Lieto and Esther Kepplinger for a discussion on the patent examination process at the United States Patent Office.
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Using Big (Qualitative) Data to Make Key Business Decisions

Original Date: October 18, 2016

In this interactive session, Mike Goldstein - Chief Academic Officer of Bridge International Academies and Founder of MATCH Education – will share his story of Bridge to illustrate what data choices await C-level teams.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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President’s Innovation Challenge Kickoff

Original Date: October 13, 2016

The President’s Innovation Challenge is the Harvard Innovation Labs’ vehicle to support students on their journey to turn their desire for a better world into a sustainable venture.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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PitchCraft Part 2

Original Date: October 12, 2016

PitchCraft Part II is your opportunity to practice your 30-second cocktail pitch with your VIP founder peers.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Financial Modeling

Original Date: October 6, 2016

Learn how to create a financial model for your venture.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Plunging into Networking

Original Date: October 6, 2016

If spamming people with “LinkedIn” invites is your idea of networking, then you need to attend this session.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Customer Development & Interviews

Original Date: October 6, 2016

Honing your questions and approach for interviewing customers to better understand their pain points is a process.  Two of our VIP teams who have focused on this all summer will share their experience and advice. This is a Renewal-led roundtable for Venture Incubation Program teams only.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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How to Tell Your Brand’s Story Effectively

Original Date: October 5, 2016

While selling a startup takes some talent, the truth is there's more science under the surface of the art than most entrepreneurs realize.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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The Harvard Premiere of “She Started it” by Nora Poggi

Original Date: October 3, 2016

Join the Rock Center for a viewing of "She Started It" a film following five young women over two years as they pitch VCs, build teams, bring products to market, fail and start again.
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Roundtable: Digital Marketing

Original Date: September 30, 2016

This roundtable will cover inbound, SEO, and social media marketing.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: SBIRs

Original Date: September 30, 2016

Two i-lab teams who have recently won these grants will share their insights and advice.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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A Coffee and Conversation with Steve Case

Original Date: September 30, 2016

He’s best known for being the co-founder and former CEO of America Online (AOL), the startup that turned into America’s first access to the Internet and a whole new world.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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PitchCraft Part 1

Original Date: September 29, 2016

Your pitch is everything.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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HUBWeek: Explore the Emerging Worlds of Augmented and Virtual Reality

Original Date: September 28, 2016

AR and VR technologies promise to change everything. You can't miss this.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Mentor Match

Original Date: September 27, 2016

Mentor Match Night is a rapid speed-dating experience between founders in the Venture Incubation Program and i-lab Mentors.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Fundraising Tactics and Strategy

Original Date: September 22, 2016

This roundtable will give you important information on how to best fundraise for your startup.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Roundtable: Machine Learning

Original Date: September 22, 2016

This is a general intro to machine learning and how you can use it in your own startup.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Venture 101

Original Date: September 22, 2016

Interested in entrepreneurship and don't know where to start?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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VIP Orientation

Original Date: September 20, 2016

VIP Orientation provides our new and returning teams in the Venture Incubation Program

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Ice Cream Social

Original Date: September 16, 2016

Stop by the Harvard Ed Portal for free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!
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“New America”

Original Date: September 14, 2016

“New America” is an exploration of the people trends and forces that are shaping America’s future, led by Worth Group and a slate of innovative leaders from across the private and public sector.
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Innovation@Harvard

Original Date: September 13, 2016

The second annual Innovation@Harvard event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded peers from across the University and discover all that the Harvard Innovation Labs has to offer. The highlight of the evening will be an all-encompassing orientation to the Harvard and local startup scenes presented by Jeff Bussgang, general partner at Flybridge Capital Partners and a senior lecturer at HBS.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Hi Future Self! i-lab founders’ stories

Original Date: September 6, 2016

Curious about how other Harvard student founders got started at the i-lab and what they are up to now?

An i-lab Programming Event.
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i-lab Tours

Original Date: September 1, 2016

Come check out the i-lab! Drop-in tours are open for all full-time, degree-seeking and matriculated Harvard students.
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i-lab Tours

Original Date: August 31, 2016

Come check out the i-lab! Drop-in tours are open for all full-time, degree-seeking and matriculated Harvard students.
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i-lab Tours

Original Date: August 30, 2016

Come check out the i-lab! Drop-in tours are open for all full-time, degree-seeking and matriculated Harvard students.
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Field Day Fridays

Original Date: August 12, 2016

Each week we'll propose a different community activity, whether it be lawn games or a walk to the river for a picnic. Every other week will be an athletic competition of sorts to win points for your cohort within the VIP!

This event is for VIPs only.
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Summer break: Public events at the i-lab to resume in the fall

Original Date: June 3, 2016

Summer term has begun at the Harvard i-lab, which means that Venture Incubation Program teams will be spending the next few months working tirelessly on their ventures. The i-lab will not be hosting any open events during this time, but will be back, full swing, with a host of informative and inspiring speakers, classes, and other events in the fall. We encourage you to check back in late August as we begin to post our upcoming events.

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Discussion Groups

Original Date: August 11, 2016

Our community discussion groups will focus on a variety of topics that impact the myriad facets in the development of your team, your venture, and your personal growth. As a reflection of our community and culture of giving back, these discussions will be led by renewal VIP and Launch Lab teams.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Pitch and Moan

Original Date: August 10, 2016

How you articulate your venture is an ever-evolving process, which is why we've assigned every single team a Wednesday "Pitch & Moan" session over the course of the term. Yep, that's right, it's required! Look out for an email with your assignment. This will happen every Wednesday afternoon in the classroom, and any VIP members may sit in with the i-lab staff to listen, learn, and give feedback.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Founders’ Roundtable

Original Date: August 9, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Founders’ Roundtable

Original Date: August 9, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Community Lunch

Original Date: August 8, 2016

Every Monday we provide lunch for VIPs to socialize amongst each other!

This event is for VIPs only.
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Mindful Mondays

Original Date: August 8, 2016

Take some time to check in with yourself every Monday throughout the summer. This will be a mix of group meditation and discussing different mindfulness techniques - a tradition started by a VIP team last summer!

This event is for VIPs only.
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Field Day Fridays

Original Date: August 5, 2016

Each week we'll propose a different community activity, whether it be lawn games or a walk to the river for a picnic. Every other week will be an athletic competition of sorts to win points for your cohort within the VIP!

This event is for VIPs only.
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2nd Annual Harvard Administrators’ Orientation

Original Date: August 5, 2016

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Harvard Administrators’ Harvard Innovation Labs Orientation!
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Discussion Groups

Original Date: August 4, 2016

Our community discussion groups will focus on a variety of topics that impact the myriad facets in the development of your team, your venture, and your personal growth. As a reflection of our community and culture of giving back, these discussions will be led by renewal VIP and Launch Lab teams.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Plunging into Networking: From cold call to warm intro

Original Date: August 4, 2016

If spamming people with “I’d like to add you to my professional network” invites is your idea of networking, then you DEFINITELY need to attend this session.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pitch and Moan

Original Date: August 3, 2016

How you articulate your venture is an ever-evolving process, which is why we've assigned every single team a Wednesday "Pitch & Moan" session over the course of the term. Yep, that's right, it's required! Look out for an email with your assignment. This will happen every Wednesday afternoon in the classroom, and any VIP members may sit in with the i-lab staff to listen, learn, and give feedback.

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Community Lunch

Original Date: August 1, 2016

Every Monday we provide lunch for VIPs to socialize amongst each other!

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Founders’ Roundtable

Original Date: August 2, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Founders’ Roundtable

Original Date: August 2, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Mindful Mondays

Original Date: August 1, 2016

Take some time to check in with yourself every Monday throughout the summer. This will be a mix of group meditation and discussing different mindfulness techniques - a tradition started by a VIP team last summer!

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Field Day Fridays

Original Date: July 29, 2016

Each week we'll propose a different community activity, whether it be lawn games or a walk to the river for a picnic. Every other week will be an athletic competition of sorts to win points for your cohort within the VIP!

This event is for VIPs only.
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Discussion Groups: Consumer Internet Startups

Original Date: July 28, 2016

Our community discussion groups will focus on a variety of topics that impact the myriad facets in the development of your team, your venture, and your personal growth. As a reflection of our community and culture of giving back, these discussions will be led by renewal VIP and Launch Lab teams.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Discussion Group – SBIRs

Original Date: July 28, 2016

Many VIP teams have been awarded SBIR grants to advance their companies. Join Roger Diebold (Solchroma) and Justin Oliviera (Analytical Space) chat about their experience, the good and the bad with this government programs.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pitch and Moan

Original Date: July 27, 2016

How you articulate your venture is an ever-evolving process, which is why we've assigned every single team a Wednesday "Pitch & Moan" session over the course of the term. Yep, that's right, it's required! Look out for an email with your assignment. This will happen every Wednesday afternoon in the classroom, and any VIP members may sit in with the i-lab staff to listen, learn, and give feedback.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Optimizing Teams

Original Date: July 26, 2016

Your ability to get your venture from where it is to where you want it to be is largely based on the people you surround yourself with and how effectively you manage and motivate them.  Period.  If you want to learn how to be better at all that, attend this session. Sign-up in the VIP […]

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Founders’ Roundtable – Drew Magliozzi

Original Date: July 26, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
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Founders’ Roundtable – Tim Curran

Original Date: July 26, 2016

At our concurrent Founders' Roundtables, VIP founders (10 each) will meet and learn from our guest entrepreneurs' successes and failures.

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Community Lunch

Original Date: July 25, 2016

Every Monday we provide lunch for VIPs to socialize amongst each other!

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Mindful Mondays

Original Date: July 25, 2016

Take some time to check in with yourself every Monday throughout the summer. This will be a mix of group meditation and discussing different mindfulness techniques - a tradition started by a VIP team last summer!

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Field Day Fridays

Original Date: July 22, 2016

Each week we'll propose a different community activity, whether it be lawn games or a walk to the river for a picnic. Every other week will be an athletic competition of sorts to win points for your cohort within the VIP!

This event is for VIPs only.
Past Events

Discussion Group: “Why are you asking that?” – Building a better customer/user survey

Original Date: July 21, 2016

Surveys are a convenient, inexpensive tool many startups use to research/test their product market fit, derive deeper understanding about their customer/user or measure customer satisfaction.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pitch and Moan

Original Date: July 20, 2016

How you articulate your venture is an ever-evolving process, which is why we've assigned every single team a Wednesday "Pitch & Moan" session over the course of the term. Yep, that's right, it's required! Look out for an email with your assignment. This will happen every Wednesday afternoon in the classroom, and any VIP members may sit in with the i-lab staff to listen, learn, and give feedback.

This event is for VIPs only.
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H&S Roundtable: Stan Lapidus on Fundraising and Team Building

Original Date: July 18, 2016

Having founded 5 Life Sciences companies, Stan Lapidus will be sharing his take on tackling the multifaceted challenge of securing the right team and funding to give a company the best chance of succeeding.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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Pitchcraft Followup

Original Date: July 13, 2016

Crafting a cocktail party grabber/elevator pitch that clearly and effectively conveys your core value proposition in a compelling way is HARD.

This event is for VIPs only.

An i-lab Programming Event.
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2015 Harvard i-lab Startup Scramble™ Kickoff

Original Date: October 23, 2015

Tonight you'll hear from our Keynote speaker, Umang Dua, Co-Founder of Handy, and pitch ideas and form teams that you'll work with through the weekend to build your venture, projects, and collaborations at the Harvard i-lab's 2015 Startup Scramble.