For Alumni

More than 50 percent of our graduates create ventures in a quest to change the world. The Rock Center provides unrivaled support as our alumni transform the entrepreneurial landscape by founding, joining, and investing in innovative companies around the world.

An alumni member of the Rock 100 discusses startup experiences, lessons, and opportunities at a Rock 100 event.

Events

Join us year-round for online and in-person events featuring timely content and notable speakers. Connect with peers, students, and alumni—watch for programs in your area or alongside key conferences.

Rock 100 Network

When Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni entrepreneurs connect, share their experiences, and learn together, a powerful community is established. Join the Rock100 global network, an exclusive community for founders of early stage, high impact ventures.

Rock 100 Network

Alumni New Venture Competition

The Competition offers aspiring entrepreneurial alumni with high potential new ventures a launching pad for continued development and an opportunity for valuable feedback and prize money. Though the competition is paused for 2025-2026, check out program details and past years' finalists and winners.

Alumni New Venture Competition

Get Involved

Check out the different ways alumni can get involved to support entrepreneurship at HBS.

Ways for Alumni To Get Involved

More Resources & Opportunities

  • Rock Center Video Channel (opens in a new tab)

    Explore thought-provoking content and advice from faculty and industry experts. Our videos provide insights to help aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their ventures and refine their ideas.

  • Alumni Launch Lab X (opens in a new tab)

    The Alumni Launch Lab is a global innovation accelerator hosted by the Harvard Innovation Labs specifically for Harvard alumni founders to deepen their relationships and grow their ventures.

  • Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab (opens in a new tab)

    Offering a fully equipped wet lab environment and other resources for high-potential life sciences and biotech startups that are founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.