MENTORSHIP
The Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) Program
Whether you’re looking to start a company today, tomorrow, or you’re simply interested in the world of entrepreneurship, the EiR program is your opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship from a successful entrepreneur. Click on their profiles below to set up an appointment.
Learn & Grow
Interested in tech, healthcare, or social impact? Our network of EiRs has a diverse range of experiences, and connecting with them is a great way to explore your interests.
Free Flowing Conversation
Ask them for advice on your career, your studies, or simply ask them about themselves. It doesn’t need to be a structured conversation.
No Commitment Necessary
Our EiRs are at your disposal. You can connect with one this week, and chat with another next week.
Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Expertise: Startups, Social Impact, Operations, Project Management
Industry: Social Impact, Philanthropy, Non-profits
Expertise: Psychology, Mental Health Startups, Well-Being, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Conscious Leadership, Coaching
Industry: Healthcare, Tech
Expertise: Brand Creation and Management, Retail, Messaging, Startups, Customer, and Community Relations
Industry: Retail, Communications
Expertise: Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategic Partnerships, Branding, Demand Generation, Sales & Business Development, and Revenue Models
Industry: Software, Sports Marketing, Education Technology, Automobile Sector
Expertise: Fintech, Payments, B2B SaaS, Latin America, Proptech, Real Estate Tech, Urban Mobility
Industries: B2B SaaS, Payments, Fintech, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation
Expertise: Building and growing teams, Sourcing and Preserving Talent, Creation, care and maintenance of company culture.
Industry: Manufacturing, Automation
Expertise: Bootstrapping Startups, B2B Business, Manufacturing, Finance, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Operations
Industry: Manufacturing, Operations Management, Retail
Expertise & Industry: Venture Capital, technology, social impact; Expertise – social entrepreneurship, early-stage ventures, business models, financing
Expertise: Strategy, New Business Creation, Culture, Organizational Design, M&A, Branding, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Performance Measurement
Industries: Service Businesses, Franchising, Hospitality, Education, Private Equity
Industries/Expertise: Foreign relations, US Government Affairs, Public Policy, Tech sector, Tech Policy, National Security, Lifestyle brands (Real Estate, dating, social media, home remodeling/design)
Expertise: Pharma/Biotech, Cleantech/Sustainability, Healthcare, Retail, Enterprise, and Residential Real Estate
Industry: Healthcare, Environmental Science, Energy, Biotech
Expertise: Human Centered Design, Business Development, Pitching, Social Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Leadership
Industries: Non-Profit, E-Commerce, Health, Philanthropy
Expertise: Scaling Social Ventures, Emerging Economies, Major Partnerships, Thought-Leadership, Speaker, and Women Leaders
Industry: International Development, Social Venture, Emerging Economies
Expertise: Social Entrepreneurship, Pitching, Business Development, and Marketing
Industry: Consumer Products, Management Consulting, Computer Science
Expertise: Publishing, Online Media, Commercial Real Estate, E-Learning , New Product Development, New Venture Creation, and Financing
Industry: Real Estate, Energy, Online Learning
Industry: Early stage start up messaging, investor presentations, life science/ health care and enterprise technologies
Expertise: Consumer Products, Media & Technology, Branding & Marketing, Growth Strategies, Intra-preneurism, Leadership and Operations
Industry: Consulting, Digital Media Communications, Streaming Services
Expertise: Startups, Strategy & Innovation, Branding, Venture Financing
Industries: Consumer Products, Retail, Healthcare
Expertise: Startups, Consumer and B2B Product Innovation & Development, Content Creation, New Technologies, Intrapreneurship
Industry: Digital Media, Product Development, Innovation
Expertise: Tech Startups, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Operations
Industry: Social Impact, Technology
Expertise: Tech and Non-Tech Startups, International Matters, Organizational Development, and Business Development
Industry: Technology, Manufacturing, International Development, Law, Healthcare
Expertise: Startups, Customer Discovery and Design Thinking, and Product Positioning
Industry: Technology, Real Estate, Franchising
Expertise: Leadership, Business Operations, and Strategy
Industry: Technology, Transportation, Policy Management, Two-sided marketplace
Expertise: Franchising, Foodservice, Real Estate Entrepreneurship, and Structuring Deals
Industry: Food Service Consulting, Brand Management, Franchise Management, Real Estate
Expertise: Technology Services and Startups, CRM (customer relationship management), Middle Market Buyouts, Venture Capital, Business strategy, and Entrepreneurship
Industry: Venture Capital/Private Equity, IT
Expertise: Startups, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Business Operations, Grant Writing, Fundraising
Industry: Social Impact, Business Strategy
Experts On Call (EOC)
Neil Agarwal (B'06)
Expertise: Startups, Family Business, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Culture, Leadership
Brigid Andrews
Expertise: Retail, Business Development, E-Commerce, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing Strategy
Robert Bolen (B'20)
Expertise: Product Design, e-Commerce and Marketing Strategy; Operations/Logistics
Rahul Bhandari
Expertise: Starting and Scaling Businesses, Product Development, Business Development, Team Development, and Fundraising
Paul Centenari
Expertise: Sales, Manufacturing, Operations/Logistics, Venture Finance, and Personal Development
Expertise: Leadership, Strategist, Team Management, and Partnerships
John Hannula (MBA"92)
Expertise: Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Technology Startups, Beverage Industry
Gretchen Hansen (SFS'90)
Expertise: Web Development, Technology Startups, Product Development, Digital Services, Scaling, Acquisitions
Shaun Johnson (C'07)
Expertise: Technology Startups and Startup Accelerators, Seed Stage Investment, Product/Concept Development, and IT Analytics
Ario Keshani (SFS'05)
Expertise: Fundraising, Angel Investing, Seed Investing, Personal Development, Startup Advising
Ryan Kuder (B'96)
Sara Mattern (SFS'08)
Expertise: Recruiting, Renewable Energy, Startup Legal Issues
Tiffany Norwood
Expertise: Technology, Public Speaking, Product Development, Digital Market, Education, and Storytelling
Andrew "Andy" Rah (MBA'06)
Expertise: Retail, Sales, Product Development, Channel Marketing, creative, e-Commerce, Public Relations, Social Media, Beauty Industry
Nitya Rajendran (C'14)
Expertise: Venture Capital, Investing, Due Diligence, and Advising Startups
Andrew Ruud (B'05)
Expertise: New Technologies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intrapreneurship, Corporate Projects
Pat Sheridan
Expertise: Innovation in Large Organizations, Mobile Development, Web Development, Startup Management, and Leadership Development
Aaron Smith (L'10)
Expertise: Social Entrepreneurship, Technology Startups, and the Finance Industry
Slade Smith (B'06)
Expertise: Angel Investing, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Strategy, Finance & Venture Capital, Technology
Vanessa Ting (MBA'08)
Expertise: Brand Development, Data Analytics, Consumer Trends, Consumer Packaged Goods, Social Entrepreneurship, and Growth Strategy
Rick Toren
Expertise: Hospital and Medical Device Development, Healthcare Technology, Healthcare Management, Business Development, and Startups
Jaime Vasquez (MBA'89)
Expertise: Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Leadership
Dave Weinberg
Expertise: Digital Services, Government, Team Management, and Technology
Eric Woods (B'91)
Expertise: Strategy, Operations, Finances, Technology, Venture Capital, and Growth
Sara Zulkosky (MBA'14)
Expertise: Venture Capital, Startups, Business Development, Strategy, Operatio