As we kick off the spring semester, we at the CDO wanted to highlight resources and upcoming events related to Entrepreneurship/Startups. As we transition from a cohort hiring model in the fall to primarily just-in-time networked hiring in the spring, leverage these resources as you pursue opportunities in the entrepreneurship/startup ecosystem.
UPCOMING ENTREPRENEURSHIP/STARTUP EVENTS
Entrepreneurship/Startup Recruiting Q&A with MBA Career Advisors, ER&R and Career Peers
Monday March 3 | 11:45am – 12:45pm, in-person | Learn More
Join the Career Development Office – an MBA Career Advisor, a representative from the Employer Relations and Recruiting team and/or a Career Peer – for an informal conversation around navigating just-in-time networked hiring and the current job market in the entrepreneurship/startup space. Bring your questions and connect with others who share your industry interests. Between job search strategy, company insights, and peer guidance, we’ll help you gain forward momentum in your search. Register under Workshops in Career Central.
CDO Spotlight Series
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Join the Career Development Office (CDO) for our upcoming Spotlight Series. This exciting event series will be held throughout the spring semester and will feature a variety of different industries and companies eager to connect with talented students like you. Each event will provide a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from companies as they pitch their unique value propositions and discuss potential career opportunities. Following the presentations, there will be a networking reception where you can engage with company representatives, ask questions, and make valuable connections that could shape your future career.
VC-Backed Startup Spotlight – February 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Writing the Code: Inclusive Innovations – Connecting Students to VCs and Startups that Value Diverse Teams
Wednesday March 5 | 11:30am – 2:00pm, in person | Register
Writing the Code: Inclusive Innovations focuses and amplifies the work of VC’s and capital allocators who invest in diverse founding teams. Whether you’re seeking to join a portfolio company, become a VC investor, or secure a round of funding for your venture as an entrepreneur – there is a space for you here. Our global dynamic talent community includes a diversity of talent and experience. May all of our talents and abilities point towards a successful future for everyone.
NAVIGATING OPPORTUNITIES AT VC-BACKED STARTUPS – UPDATED 3/17/25
Check out our newly published Navigating Opportunities with VC-Backed Portfolio Companies blog, which includes upcoming events and potential company targets.
MBA CAREER ADVISING SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP/STARTUPS
There are a number of MBA Career Advisors who specialize in startups/entrepreneurship:
Meet with a 1:1 with an MBA Career Advisor to discuss any career-related topics, including developing your value proposition, fit and feasibility analysis, using AI for your job search, resume/LinkedIn/cover letter reviews, networking guidance, mock interviews, navigating your Plan A/B, career strategy or other career questions you may have.
We strongly recommend working with one advisor on a regular basis to maintain momentum in your search. The sooner you engage with the MBA Career Advising team and the more we know about you, the more we can support you!
To see a full list of MBA support by industry, click here.
MIT SLOAN INDUSTRY ADVISORS AND ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB
Building relationships at target companies within an industry takes intentional follow-up and focus, and is key to just-in-time networked hiring so you can uncover opportunities through connections. As you ramp up your networking this spring, we encourage you to utilize the robust network of Sloan alumni! The Contacts & Directories page on Your CDO contains additional resources to find peers, alumni, and faculty.
- MIT Sloan Industry Advisors are alumni experts across 17+ industries who are available to speak with you to help you to navigate the next step of your career journey. Explore their bios below and schedule an appointment to connect with an alumni in your industry of interest. There are various advisors with experience in Entrepreneurship! See examples below and the full list of Sloan Industry Advisors here.
| Industry | Advisor | Speciality |
| Entrepreneurship | Marian Hodges, MBA ’01 | Entrepreneurship/Tech. Strategy/SaaS |
| Entrepreneurship | Evan Kantor, MBA ’13 | Clean Energy, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Software Product Management, Process Improvement |
| Entrepreneurship | Millie Liu, MFin ’12 | Venture Capital/ Entrepreneurship/ Enterprise deep tech |
| Entrepreneurship | Ohad Tzur, MBA ’12 | SaaS, Entrepreneurship, Tech., AI, Online Media, and Veterans |
| Entrepreneurship | Yu-Ting Kuo, SM ‘94 | Artificial Intelligence/Cloud Services/Entrepreneurship |
- Alumni Advisors are MIT alums across the Institute who have volunteered to speak with and help students in their job search. In the Alumni Advisors Hub, you can search using keywords and narrow them down by function, industry, geography, and more. You can also filter down to those offering career advice such as mock and case interviews, resumes reviews, or general career conversations. As of Feb 2025, there are over 70 alumni with experience in entrepreneurship!
CAREER RESOURCES: ENTREPRENEURSHIP/STARTUPS
- Crunchbase – Offers business information about private and public companies.
- Pitchbook – Database with information on companies, PE and VC deals, valuations and multiples, funds and fund performance, and people.
- Plunkett – Industry and company research
- Martin Trust Center – Providing expertise, support & connections MIT students need to become effective entrepreneurs,
- Orbit – One-stop-shop resources for entrepreneurs, including a startup job board
Also check the Entrepreneurship Community Page regularly for events, news, and additional resources and information from the CDO!
