Educational Webinar
Upcoming Educational Webinars
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HERE COME THE AI AGENTS:
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Can you save or should you sell your Software/SaaS company?
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET, 6:00pm CET
About this Event:
In a recent interview, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella predicted the demise of business SaaS, a pretty bold statement coming from the CEO of the world’s largest software company. In short, he says AI Agents are the new UI (user interface) and many software and SaaS platforms will become redundant since business customers will interact with Agents. But is it true for all software and SaaS? Former software CEO Steve Kirschner thinks the answer is it depends… some software companies will do fine if they adapt to the new environment, however other software/SaaS are directly in the AI Agent kill zone – and those companies should make plans to upgrade, partner or sell themselves immediately. Join us as Steve presents his analysis of how B2B software/SaaS providers can potentially insulate themselves from the AI Agent invasion.
Joining Steve for this presentation is Simon Greenman, Chair of HBS Alumni Angels AI Global Experts Group.
PRESENTER
STEVE KIRSCHNER
PACKAGE PERFECT, LTD, MBA ’86
Steve Kirschner is fascinated by AI and its impact on our lives and commerce. He’s the former CEO of MarketWare, a 1990’s B2B merchandising software company that went from bootstrap startup to market dominant and M&A in 8 years. Since then he’s mentored startups to help them scale and grow. Today he runs a consultancy called Package Perfect, Ltd. which works with late stage startups and mid-market companies preparing for M&A, to increase exit valuations. Steve serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Director of HBS Alumni Angels.
PRESENTER
SIMON GREENMAN
BEST PRACTICE AI, MBA'99
Simon Greenman is a co-founder and partner in London-based Best Practice AI. He has over twenty years of leading digital transformations through technology, data science and AI. He was a co-founder of the early AI-enabled service MapQuest.com and later as Chief Digital Officer has led transformations of media companies for private equity, including Dex Media which completed a $10B M&A. Simon has consulted and worked for brands such as Accenture, Bowers & Wilkins and AOL. He serves as Chair of HBS Alumni Angels AI Global Expert Group.
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RE-HUMANIZE:
How to Build Human-Centric Orgs in the Age of Algorithms
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Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET, 6:00pm CET
About this Event:
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
This webinar will be hosted by Sameera Bazaaz, HBS Angels Board Member and DC Chapter Chair
PRESENTER
PHANISH PURANAM
PROFESSOR OF STRATEGY & ORGANIZATION DESIGN AT INSEAD
Phanish Puranam is Roland Berger Chair Professor of Strategy & Organization Design at INSEAD.
His research in organization science focuses on how organizations work, and how we can make them work better. His current projects focus on how algorithms affect organizations as tools (e.g., machine learning), templates (e.g., blockchain and metaverse), and teammates (human-AI collaboration).
Phanish leads the Organizations and Algorithms research program (supported by the Desmarais Fund) at INSEAD which has trained several doctoral students who are themselves now faculty at leading business schools, and which involves collaborators from around the world. He is also co-founder of cimerai, an AI start-up that is developing new ways to integrate human and machine intelligence to solve strategy and organization design problems.
His book for researchers “The Microstructure of Organizations” (Oxford University Press, 2018) offered a first principles reimagining of organization design that focused on aggregation as the central feature of organizations, conceptualized as complex adaptive systems. His books for practitioners include "Corporate Strategy: Tools for analysis and decisions" (co-authored with Bart Vanneste, Cambridge University Press, 2016) which is used in business schools around the world, and “India Inside” (co-authored with Nirmalya Kumar, Harvard Business Review Press, 2012), which won critical acclaim for its balanced look at the prospect of India emerging as a global hub for innovation. His new book “re-Humanize: Building human-centric organizations in the age of algorithms” (Penguin Random House, 2024) explores how AI is changing how we organize.
Phanish directs the “Transforming your Business through AI” and “AI for Business” programs for executives and teaches the MBA electives “Org2.0: People Analytics” and “TechWork” at INSEAD. He has also served in advisory/training roles with several global corporations as well as public sector agencies. He currently serves as a Special Advisor on organization design and analytics for the UNHCR.
Phanish obtained his Ph.D. at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and was on the faculty of London Business School till 2012. He served there as School Chair Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, and Co-Director of the Aditya Birla India Centre. Phanish has served as the Academic Director for the Ph.D. Program at both London Business School and INSEAD. He has also held visiting and Distinguished Visitor positions at Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, London Business School, Oxford University, the Indian School of Business, IIM-Ahmedabad, Stanford University and Imperial College London.
Recent Educational Webinar
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BEST PRACTICES OF MED TECH INVESTING:
a Perspective from HBS Alumni Angels Expert Group
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Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET, 6:00pm CET
About this Event:
Join the HBS Alumni Angels Expert Group for an insightful fireside chat on best practices in medical technologies investing, where seasoned investors will share real-life experiences, case studies, and lessons learned from early-stage med tech deals. This educational session is designed to provide the broader HBS community with a deeper understanding of the realities, risks, and opportunities in med tech investing. We’ll also explore emerging trends shaping the future of the industry, from breakthrough innovations to shifting market dynamics. Whether you’re an experienced investor or new to the space, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives on navigating and capitalizing on the evolving med tech landscape.
Speakers will be David Chen, Jay Kumar, John Reichenbach, David Seftel
This webinar will be hosted by Sameera Bazaaz, HBS Angels Board Member and DC Chapter Chair
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PANELIST
DAVID CHEN
FOUNDER PRINCETON VENTURE STUDIO, MBA ’96
David Chen is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Princeton Venture Studio, where he supports startups through venture building, strategic growth, and exit planning. As the Founder of AngelVest Fund and HBS Angels of China, he has backed early-stage companies globally, focusing on technology and innovation. His recent work emphasizes conscious entrepreneurship, integrating mindfulness, self-awareness, and impact-driven business models through the Meta-Greenville project and a dedicated venture studio. With a background in investment banking, corporate development, and cross-border M&A, he helps founders align business success with personal purpose and societal well-being.
PANELIST
JAY KUMAR
PRINCIPAL, MOHAN GROWTH PARTNERS, LLC, MBA'99
Jay Kumar is currently an investor and previously a strategy, operations and M&A executive with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. Through Mohan Growth Partners, L.L.C., a family investment company, he invests primarily in early-stage medical device and digital health companies, and also in later stage buyout opportunities. He was a Principal in the Life Sciences and Healthcare Practices of a large strategy consulting firm, and was involved in his family's manufacturing businesses overseas, which he helped exit. Jay holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and BS Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He also co-leads the Medical Devices sector at HBS Alumni Angels of NY along with Mauri Rosenthal.
PANELIST
JOHN REICHENBACH
FOUNDER OF HBS ANGELS BOSTON, MBA'86
John Reichenbach is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and executive with extensive experience in healthcare and medical technologies. As the Founder of HBS Angels of Boston, he has been instrumental in supporting early-stage startups. He has held leadership roles, including CFO and CEO positions, at various healthcare and technology companies. With a background in investment banking and corporate strategy, he brings a wealth of expertise in scaling businesses and driving innovation.
PANELIST
DR DAVID SEFTEL, MD, MBA
CEO & CMO ENABLE BIOSCIENCES
Dr. David Seftel, MD, MBA is the CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Enable Biosciences, an award-winning diagnostics company pioneering ultra-sensitive antibody detection for early disease diagnosis, including type 1 diabetes. A physician, entrepreneur, and medical innovator, he has led groundbreaking research funded by the NIH and NSF. He also serves as a research panel reviewer for the NIH and holds leadership roles in healthcare innovation initiatives.
Webinar History
Past webinars have included:​
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MASTERING AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future with Jeremy Kahn and Simon Greenman
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The Venture Mindset: a transformative playbook for delivering extraordinary results in modern organizations
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The New CEO: Lessons from CEOs on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly
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Economic Climate and Outlook - Implications for Early Stage Investors
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SPACE: The Final Frontier For Angel Investors?
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Linking Strategy and Sales in an Entrepreneurial Venture
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Intro to Cap Tables: What Every Angel Investor (and Founder!) Should Know
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The Generative AI Gold Rush: Who Will Profit and How?
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SVB Collapse: Faculty Perspectives
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The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale with John A. List, Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago
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The Genesis Machine: Programming the Living World with Andrew Hessel, Microbiologist and Geneticist
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The Synergy Solution: A Conversation with Deloitte's Mark Sirower on How Companies Can Master Mergers & Acquisitions
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Converted: A Conversation with Google's Neil Hoyne on Using Data to Grow Your Business
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Sales Management That Works: a Webinar and Discussion with Professor Frank Cespedes, HBS Senior Lecturer
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How to Build a Sustainable, Scalable, and Sellable Business with Michelle Seiler Tucker, Author of Exit Rich
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Rita McGrath, Author, Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen
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Morgan Stanley's Multi-Cultural Lab Panel with Carla Harris & Alice Vilma
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How to Plan Platform Strategy in a Global Digital Landscape
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Wattpad - The World’s Most Innovative Social Network
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FOMO Sapiens: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis to Live and Work Decisively
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Launching Tech Products In Tough Economic Times: 3 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Launch-Not Afterwards!
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Getting Deals Done: It's What the Best Deal Leads Do
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Passion and the Pitcher: Building Strong Founder/Angel Relationships From the Start
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Investing with Impact: The Continuing Rise of ESG in a Post COVID-19 World
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Entrepreneurial Leadership: New Ventures, Inspiring Others and Running Stuff
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Pandemic Investing: Likely Impact on VC and Angel Investing
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Angel Investing and COVID-19
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Investing in Blockchain: The Big Opportunity
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Finding your Angels: Raising Capitol for your Start-Up
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Toss the Financial Model Spreadsheets
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Healthcare Start-ups: How to Distinguish Real Companies from Overhyped Ones?
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Who's Really Going to Make Money in AI and Machine Learning?
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How Safe are Safe's?
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"Best Practices" in Angel Investing
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The Shiny Penny: How to Maximize the M&A Value of Your Company
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Structuring Success: Building Term Sheets that Build Businesses
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Syndicated Investments
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Technology Disruption in Money Management
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Emerging Technologies in Financial Services
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The Science of Sales GrowthImpact Investing in Sustainable Food
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Building Term Sheets that Build Business
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Revenue-Based Investing
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Cyber Security Investing
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Angel and Venture Investing with Brad Feld
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The Ultimate Marketing Framework
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A Data-Driven Perspective on Early Stage Saas Investing
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Investing In Blockchain
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Internet of Things Primer
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Moonshots and Soft Landing
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Seed Investing in Consumer Products and Services
EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR VIDEO LINKS
SPACE: The Final Frontier For Angel Investors?
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Presenter: Professor Matthew Weinzierl
HBS Professor of Business Administration
Senior Associate Dean, Chair, MBA Program
Hosted by HBS Alumni Angels
Thursday December 7, 2023 9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET
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Registrants & Attendees of this webinar, contact Administrator, Molly Lyons, for the link.
Linking Strategy and Sales in an Entrepreneurial Venture
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Presenter: Frank Cespedes
HBS Senior Lecturer and Author
Hosted by HBS Alumni Angels
Thursday July 20, 2023 9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET
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Registrants & Attendees of this webinar, contact Administrator, Molly Lyons, for the link.
Intro to Cap Tables: What Every Angel Investor (and Founder!) Should Know
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Presenter: Michael Costa, HLS ’86
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Hosted by HBS Alumni Angels
Thursday June 15, 2023 9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET
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Registrants & Attendees of this webinar, contact Administrator, Molly Lyons, for the link.
The Generative AI Gold Rush: Who Will Profit and How?
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Presenter: Simon Greenman
Partner at Best Practice AI and Member of the Global AI Council
World Economic Forum
Hosted by HBS Alumni Angels
Thursday May 4, 2023 9:00am PT, 12:00pm ET
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Registrants & Attendees of this webinar, contact Administrator, Molly Lyons, for the link.
SVB Collapse: Faculty Perspectives
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Presenters: HBS Faculty
Hosted by HBS Alumni Angels and HBS Alumni Relations
Thursday March 16, 2023
9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET
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