Rock 100

An alumni member of the Rock 100 discusses startup experiences, lessons, and opportunities at a Rock 100 event.
Alumni members of the Rock 100 discusses startup experiences, lessons, and opportunities at a Rock 100 event.
Alumni members of the Rock 100 discusses startup experiences, lessons, and opportunities in a breakout session at a Rock 100 event.

Where Founders Connect, Inspire & Scale

The Rock 100 is a global, invitation-only network for Harvard Business School alumni who are building early-stage, high-growth ventures. This is more than a network, it’s a community of trailblazing founders navigating the challenges of scaling together, sharing insights, and celebrating milestones.

Nominate yourself or someone else to be a part of the Rock 100

Our events, programming, and conversations are tailored for those driving innovation and growth at similar stages, creating a space where meaningful connections and opportunities flourish.

If you, or someone you’d like to nominate, are ready to join a world-class circle of founders, please reach out to the Rock Center rockcenter@hbs.edu. We are building our next cohort and we’ll be in touch when we are ready to welcome new members into the Rock 100.

Benefits of Membership

  • Participation in an exclusive peer network of entrepreneurs

  • Recognition on the Rock Center website

  • Invitations to Rock 100 member events

  • Access to experts

Criteria for Membership

  • Harvard Business School alumni

  • Current operating founders

  • Funded Seed–Series C or growing revenue at a fast pace

  • Demonstrated market traction

  • The Summit

    An exclusive event where Rock 100 entrepreneurs from the global network share highly relevant experiences and insights through faculty led peer-group roundtables and case discussions.

  • Roundtables

    Regional events where Rock 100 members convene in targeted cities for facilitated small group discussions and networking with local entrepreneurial leaders.

  • The Rock 100 Network

    The Rock 100 network is an exclusive global community of HBS alumni who are founding or leading high-growth ventures. Founders share insights, tackle the challenges of scaling together, and gain access to curated programming designed for founders at the forefront of innovation.

It’s enlightening to hear a diversity of opinions, cathartic to feel that others share your challenges, frightening to see the hurdles ahead, and inspiring to know that it can be done.

Rock 100 Member

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