About Writing the Code
The Writing the Code series was created to connect and catalyze our dynamic talent community of students and alumni by revealing new pathways and networks of opportunity. These events are focused on building networks for the just-in-time job search, sharing market insights, and career resources from across our extended community of students, alumni, and corporate partners.
Upcoming Events
Venture Capital Firms & Startups
March 5, 3035
Entrepreneurs are working hard to bring innovation and leadership to industry. Access to funding can be a challenge. Join us to meet with VCs who want to support founders in learning more about the path to funding.
Past Events + Resources
Networking and the Game of Golf
Fall 2022, 2023, 2024
We hosted 150+ MIT Sloan students, alumni, faculty, and staff at our 3rd Annual Writing the Code: Networking & the Game of Golf event held at Brookline Golf Course on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Special thanks to our event partners New England PGA Reach of America, Brookline Golf Course, and Corporate Sponsor, HarborVest Partners!
Second-Chance Hiring
Spring 2024
Second Chance Hiring is the practice of hiring people with prior criminal convictions and arrest records. MIT Sloan EMBA student, Daniel Dart, EMBA ’24, is a leader in Second Chance Hiring and is justice-impacted. We highlighted his experience while discussing issues related to fair chance hiring and how it impacts industry and academic professionals.
Resources: Video
Inclusive Industries
Fall 2023
Panelists from Bain Capital, LEK Consulting, and Wellington management share their experiences building and working with inclusive teams for successful business.
Resources: Panopto Video
Negotiating Your Salary
Spring 2023
MIT Sloan Alumni Yuko Araki Prichard, MBA; Paul Rios, MBA 11; and Valerie Russell, MBA 16 share their experiences negotiating and how to bring confidence, clarity, and empathy to the process.
Resources: Panopto Video and MIT Sloan Research: Getting Off on the Right Foot from Professor Jared R. Curhan.
Stepping Into Tech
Fall 2022
A panel of MIT Sloan Alumni speak about stepping into tech, including stories about their journeys, networking and navigating for career advancement.
Entrepreneurship Decisions
Fall 2022
Deciding to become an entrepreneur comes with many considerations, from funding to staffing. Come and hear how MIT Sloan Alumni Khalid David, MBA 19, Christy Fernandez-Cull, EMBA 22, Joshua Reed-Diawuoh, MBA 20, Daniel Zillante, MBA 19 navigated the many decisions and challenges in entrepreneurship
Resources: Panopto Video
