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How Universities Can Help Students and Alumni Work in the Tech Industry

David Teten

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. Teaching and research on entrepreneurship : SOM’s Program on Entrepreneurship , Kyle Jensen’s courses. Yale has one of the best drama programs in the world. “CEO is the new Analyst.”.

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How universities can keep alumni excited and connected

David Teten

Universities typically have many affiliated Special Interest Groups (SIGs), but almost no cooperation between them. Share a database of elite fellowships/support programs appropriate for alumni, comparable to the fellowships database that Harvard maintains for undergrads. Coro Fellows Programs . White House Fellowships .

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HBS Alumni Angels NY new chairman: Jason Klein

David Teten

I will continue to work closely with the group, while continuing to serve as a Partner at ff Venture Capital. In December 2010, Richard Kane, then-President, Harvard Business School Club of New York , asked me if I’d like to found an HBS alumni-affiliated angel group in NY. That said, doing is the best way of learning.

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VentureGeeks Unveils Pre-Seed Investments in Five Israeli Startups

VC Cafe

In a nutshell, the program provides startups with $20,000, office space, account and legal help as well as a small network of mentors, all of which are aimed to help the companies get to a proof of concept. The fund is backed by David Moche, a Florida based real estate investor, and one of the co-founders of About.com.