Harvard Innovation Labs: Startups & Entrepreneurship

Harvard i-lab | Deans' Health and Life Sciences Challenge Kickoff 07.10.2026 5мин

Join us to kick off the 2015 Deans' Health and Life Sciences Challenge Kickoff with Katrine Bosley, CEO of Editas Medicine. She will share her thoughts on the key factors of leading successful companies and advice on how to build effective teams and execute strategies to commercialize technologies that will ultimately impacting patients and their care.Uploaded 03-12-14Also joining us will be Aldatu Biosciences to share exciting updates on their progress since winning the Deans' Health and Life Sciences Challenge last year and provide advice on how to best take advantage of the i-lab and its resources to take your idea as far as it can go.Students and fellows will also have the opportunity to network with other like-minded folks at Harvard to begin exploring ideas and partnerships to apply to this challenge in one of four categories:Diagnostics and Population Health ManagementDevices and MaterialsHealth IT and WearablesPrevention and SafetyThe Deans' Health and Life Sciences Challenge is co-chaired by Dean Jeffrey Flier (HMS) and Dean Nitin Nohria (HBS). This initiative provides Harvard students and fellows the opportunity to develop solutions that address unmet needs in health and life sciences.A variety of workshops and networking events will offer participants numerous opportunities to strengthen their idea, team and plan prior to the February application deadline. Finalists are announced in March and awarded $5000. Winners of the Bertarelli Foundation Prizes, totaling up to $60,000, will be presented at Demo Day in May 2015.Katrine Bosley is the CEO of Editas Medicine and has been in the biotechnology industry for over 20 years. She was recently the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Broad Institute and a review committee member for the Translation Fund at the Wellcome Trust. Prior to that, Katrine led Avila Therapeutics as its CEO (acquired by Celgene) and was VP, Business Development at Adnexus Therapeutics (acquired by BMS). Earlier, she held several positions at Biogen Idec in business development, commercial operations and portfolio strategy in the U.S. and Europe.Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muhammad Yunus: Social Business 07.10.2026 3мин

On April 19, 2012, sponsored by the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, Harvard innovation lab, HBS Healthcare Initiative, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus came to Harvard Business School campus to speak. This is an exerpt.Uploaded 01-06-12Social Business—New Models for Providing Sustainable Services to the PoorMuhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize LaureateProfessor Muhammad Yunus is widely known for his work in establishing the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh in 1983. Join us for a discussion regarding his recent efforts that focus on building social businesses and healthcare initiatives in Bangladesh. Professor Yunus is the author of Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty, Creating a World without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism, and Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | What Makes Boston's Start-Up Scene Special? with Jeff Bussgang 07.10.2026 34мин

HBS Senior Lecturer and Flybridge General Partner Jeff Bussgang joined us to deliver a "What Makes Boston's Start-Up Scene Special?" Uploaded 11-02-13Jeff is a former entrepreneur (cofounder/president of Upromise and VP at Open Market), author (Mastering the VC Game - www.jeffbussgang.com), blogger (www.SeeingBothSides.com) and teaches the popular EC class, 'Launching Technology Ventures.' He was Harvard'91 computer science and HBS '95.Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Building your Startup Team: Novel Approaches for an Agile World 07.10.2026 2ч 8мин

Building your startup team is different from team building in a large organization. Hint, it's not about titles, roles and experience. Jeffrey Beir will share some tips from awesome entrepreneurs, and some difficult lessons learned as well.Uploaded 03-12-14Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Dividing The Founder Pie with Jeffrey Beir of seed2A 07.10.2026 50мин

It's not an easy conversation to have, but you need to have it. Jeffrey presented an approach for having the discussion with your co-founders and suggests a methodology for dividing up the pie. He also spent some time on capitalization and dilution, and what to expect to happen to your ownership as you raise capital.Uploaded 11-02-13Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets Part 4: Going To Market - Michael Skok 07.10.2026 1ч 39мин

In Part 4 of Michael Skok's Harvard i-lab lecture series, "Startup Secrets: An insiders guide to unfair competitive advantage," Skok describes the fundamentals of building a go-to-market strategy for your business.Uploaded 07-05-12You can read more about Michael Skok, and his Startup Secrets on his website: http://mjskok.com/ and follow him on twitter at http://twitter.com/mjskokLearn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Data Privacy and Security Strategies for Life Science and Tech Startups 07.10.2026 1ч 36мин

Note: There will NOT be a Longwood to ilab shuttle.Uploaded 02-12-14Information is a valuable asset to any life sciences or technology venture. This substantive session will help to frame data-related limitations, systems and practices that new companies are likely to encounter. The collection, analysis, storage and disclosure of information is often critical for developing and commercializing products, establishing strategic collaborations, securing regulatory approvals, and completing corporate acquisitions and other transactions.When information includes personally identifiable information, it is necessary to address special regulatory and contractual considerations in a company’s earliest stages. By pursuing data privacy and security “by design,” startup companies can be prepared for the privacy and security landscape and, hopefully, avoid burdensome “retrofitting” efforts that can disrupt future growth. You will learn:- how to navigate the increasingly complex regulatory framework governing personally identifiable information, including the regulation of health-related data- which key contractual issues affect your venture companies that handle such data through their license agreements, collaborations and sales contracts This presentation will be led by partners of the WilmerHale law firm to provide an overview of key regulatory and contractual considerations most likely to affect life sciences and technology startup companies. - Barry Hurewitz, Regulatory and Government Affairs practice- Jeff Johnson, Technology Transaction and Licensing practiceLearn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Founding a Tech Startup in Silicon Valley -- The Good, Bad, and Ugly with Raj Kapoor 07.10.2026 53мин

This is a must-see talk and discussion with successful entrepreneur/VC Raj Kapoor (HBS 96). Raj is the Managing Director of the Mayfield Fund, the cofounder/CEO of Snapfish, and now founder of "cofounder.co." He discusses his new model, cofounder.co, which is designed to help new entrepreneurs cofound companies in the Bay Area, giving them the benefit of experience and his broad network. cofounder.cocofounder.co is a new innovative entity to help startups and entrepreneurs reach their full potential in the Bay Area. We are a group of experienced partners with founder/CEO and investor experience. Raj Kapoor is the first founding partner (others will be added later) and will work very closely with a few tech startups that either reside in the Bay Area or want to relocate there. With cofounder.co, a partner joins the company as a cofounder at the earliest stages and spends the equivalent of one day a week helping in all areas of the company including financing, recruiting, strategy, product development, and mentoring the CEO. It's a much deeper and focused involvement than most angels, advisors, and accelerators and for a longer period of time. As a minority cofounder shareholder in the company, we bring commitment and more importantly, the valuable experience that high potential entrepreneurs may be missing. See Raj's blog www.vcinme.typepad.comfor for more information and check out his Linkedin profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/rajilLearn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Roadmap to Success 07.10.2026 1ч 42мин

Michael Skok will share his roadmap of what is needed to build a startup, milestones along the way, and how to pull that pitch together to get the venture attention and funding your idea deserves. After the workshop you should have a better understanding of:Uploaded 01-12-14The holistic checklist to think through your venture in a business like plan.What matters to a VC/Investor.How to think about your roadmap from startup to public companyJoining the workshop is Paula Long, CEO of Data Gravity, to share her insights.Want to dive deeper into Startup Secrets? Explore the interactive Startup Secrets Sandbox for frameworks, insights, and tools to help you build and scale your startup: https://bit.ly/3Cwv0nK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | "Evaluating Your Startup Career Opportunity" with Eric Paley and Russ Wilcox 07.10.2026 1ч 32мин

The Harvard Innovation Lab welcomed Eric Paley, Managing Partner at Founder Collective, and Russ Wilcox, founder E Ink Corporation for a candid discussion about startups as an alternate career, as well as how to evaluate an opportunity at a startup relative to a more traditional job offer.Uploaded 07-05-12Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Cultural Entrepreneurship in NYC trip video 07.10.2026 4мин

The Harvard i-lab sponsored a faculty-led Winter Break trip to New York City for 37 students from across Harvard University. The trip focused on cultural entrepreneurship in NYC: new ventures in fashion, food, fine arts, performing arts, music, video entertainment, literary fiction, etc. Harvard students explored how new ventures in the creative arts are launched, and how proximity to NYC's rich ecosystem of established companies, investors, and supporting organizations (e.g., universities, foundations, trade press, industry associations) influences the ventures' evolution.Uploaded 20-02-13Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Increasing Impact through Measurement and Continuous Improvement 06.10.2026 57мин

Why do nonprofits, social enterprises and values-driven companies need a measurement and evaluation system? How do you go about measuring the impact your venture has? Chris Addy, a partner at the Bridgespan Group, will help you understand the critical aspects of measurement and evaluation for mission-aligned ventures. The workshop will discuss the reasons for measuring and how it relates to improving your outcomes over time, securing new funds/customers, and being compliant with existing funders/customers. Chris will also help you understand each stage of the performance measurement life-cycle and provide a framework for how to apply these learnings to your own venture:o Defining your outcomes and measurement strategyo Measuring your progresso Learning from what you measureo Acting on those lessons to get better results for societyUploaded 20-11-14Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Build a Strong Startup Team: Co-founders, Equity, Culture + First Hires 06.10.2026 20мин

Building the right team is one of the hardest and most important parts of starting a venture. Rym Baouendi, director of alumni engagement, and Peter Gladstone, senior advisor for B2C startups, share practical advice on what founders should keep in mind when it comes to co-founders, teammates, and equity.Uploaded 09-09-25Read more here: https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/how-to/how-to-build-a-strong-startup-teamFollow us:LinkedIn: / harvard-innovation-labs TikTok: / harvardinnovationlabs Instagram: / harvardinnovationlabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Mobile Workshop: Social Sharing and Proximity 06.10.2026 1ч 17мин

Technology Track: Mobile Sharing and Proximity with Brett Martin, CEO and Co-founder of Sonar.Uploaded 20-02-13Social sharing has exploded in recent years and is now rapidly shifting to mobile devices and, in many instances, becoming increasingly implicit. Location is tagged to much of what we share and more and more we've connected networks and set up mechanisms to make sharing frictionless and implicit. How will all of this new data that's being generated create value and personalized experiences for users, who have come to expect certain benefits from sharing. Temporal proximity networks are popping up to connect people and things as they share physical spaces, and dissipating as quickly as they appear. Brett talks about some of the interactions and opportunities presented by proximity, and the two subsets of the social graph that Sonar is focusing on enabling: the proximity graph and the reality graph.Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disability is Diversity: Stories of Art and Innovation 06.10.2026 1ч 3мин

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we had the opportunity to learn stories of inclusive innovation from artists, entrepreneurs, and operators. Featuring @ArtLifting, @Google, @HarvardHBS, and @Harvardilab.Uploaded 06-12-22Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Mastering the Gift of Mutual Mentorship 06.10.2026 1ч 45мин

Are you seeking a mentor but not sure of how best to leverage that relationship? Have you ever been in a mentor relationship and wondered how best to serve the mentee? In this workshop Michael Skok, a serial entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, shows you how to develop best practices and get the most out of mentorship.Uploaded 07-11-14Want to dive deeper into Startup Secrets? Explore the interactive Startup Secrets Sandbox for frameworks, insights, and tools to help you build and scale your startup: https://bit.ly/3Cwv0nK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Harvard Startup Career Fair 06.10.2026 4мин

This educational and career-focused event allowed students to network with representatives from entrepreneurial and start-up organizations, learn about jobs and internships, and discover exciting opportunities available in the start-up field. Over 100 participating organizations took part in the fair, and over 1000 students from across all the Harvard schools attended the event. Uploaded 20-02-13Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard i-lab | Increasing Your Creative Capacity 06.10.2026 1ч 24мин

Creativity is one of the most essential and vital attributes for being a successful entrepreneur. But how exactly does one increase their ability to think and act creatively? Uploaded 05-11-14In this session, award winning educator and artist Art Sherwyn will walk through the creative process and illustrate methods for training the intellect how to gain passage into the world of creative thought; within this world will lie the tools for creative problem solving and invention with focus on using these techniques to drive innovation within your own venture.Art will also share the unique alignment the arts have with the human side of entrepreneurship and connection to the stability and longevity of your venture and quality of life. This workshop will provide very practical information which is easily adaptable. It is designed to be highly participatory and hands-on.Learn more about the Harvard Innovation Lab at http://i-lab.harvard.edu/ and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/innovationlab and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/harvardinnovationlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muhammad Yunus: The Shortcomings of Economic Theories and Systems 06.10.2026 6мин

On April 19, 2012, sponsored by the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, Harvard innovation lab, HBS Healthcare Initiative, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus came to Harvard Business School campus to speak. This is an exerpt.Uploaded 01-06-12Social Business—New Models for Providing Sustainable Services to the PoorMuhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize LaureateProfessor Muhammad Yunus is widely known for his work in establishing the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh in 1983. Join us for a discussion regarding his recent efforts that focus on building social businesses and healthcare initiatives in Bangladesh. Professor Yunus is the author of Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty, Creating a World without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism, and Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning Ideas Into Impact: SurgiBox 06.10.2026 4мин

Get inspired by SurgiBox's journey from winning the Harvard President's Innovation Challenge in 2016 to being named a TIME Best Invention in 2023.Uploaded 02-05-24Videography:Aaron James SanchezPatrick FogartySamuel Mironko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices