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About

At HBS, we challenge our students and alumni to dream things that never were and ask, “Why not?” More than 50 percent of our graduates create ventures in a quest to change the world. The Rock Center provides unrivaled support as our students and alumni transform their ideas into successful startups. We invite all emerging entrepreneurs who are not averse to risk, who live comfortably with ambiguity, and have the courage and conviction to realize their vision for the future. In other words, we launch the people who launch.
 
 

History

 

HBS has always been a landing place for would-be entrepreneurs. But it wasn’t until 2003 when iconic venture capitalist Arthur Rock, MBA 1951, donated $25 million for the creation of a program in the field of entrepreneurial management, did the Rock Center become a destination and centerpiece for HBS’s entrepreneurial efforts.

 
 

Team

 

The Rock Center team is led by Professors Tom Eisenmann and Shikhar Ghosh, along with director Jodi Gernon.

 
 

Advisory Board

 

A talented group of faculty and alumni form a supportive and insightful advisory board.

In The News

 
    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Harvard Business Review

    HBS New Venture Competition: Entrepreneurs Adapt in Challenging Times

    • 25 Mar 2021
    • Harvard Business School

    Get to Know TagHive Inc., an Alumni Track NVC Team

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    • 25 Mar 2021
    • Harvard Business School

    Get to Know Muse, an Alumni Track NVC Team

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New Venture Competition

A year long entrepreneurial journey that culminates with a capstone event for students who have worked to develop new ventures while at HBS. All participants present live to top investors and entrepreneurs and receive invaluable feedback at each round of the Competition. $315,000 in cash plus in-kind prizes!

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Rock Accelerator

This innovative, immersive, and competitive yearlong program supports 10-15 teams with up to $7,500 in seed capital, matched mentors, and facilitated peer exchange as they race to Demo Day where teams pitch their ventures to investors and entrepreneurs.

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Rock 100 Initiative

Rock Center support for entrepreneurs extends far beyond graduation. The Rock 100 initiative brings together high impact alumni entrepreneurs with early-stage traction to connect, learn, and share their ideas and experiences. Join the network to participate in our global Entrepreneurs' Summit, regional Roundtables, and smaller forum groups (Rock Councils). Visit our Showcase to see the HBS entrepreneurs who are currently members of our Rock 100 community.

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Rock Summer Fellows

Rock Summer Fellows enables students to continue to explore their entrepreneurial path, both as founders and as those interested in joining early-stage startups, through a 10-week summer fellowship that provides not only financial support but a peer network and community for students.

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Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
Harvard Business School
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Email: rockcenter@hbs.edu
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