Agribusiness Seminar Networking Session

An opportunity to network with alumni working in agribusiness. Open to members of the Food, Agriculture, & Water Club. (January)

Career Panels (login required)

BEI partners with the HBS Career & Professional Development to host industry-focused programs with alumni and student leaders in energy, food and agriculture, and sustainability. Check the MBA Event Calendar for details. (Fall)

Climate Symposium

Each fall, student clubs host the Climate Symposium, featuring industry executives, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup companies. The symposium offers conference attendees the opportunity to network with leading professionals representing a diverse group of firms, markets, and geographies. (November)

Coffee Chats

Meet with BEI to discuss anything from business ideas, career aspirations, get advice on classes, etc. (Ongoing)

Once matriculated, you will have access to myHBS (login required) which connects you to classmates, course work, and the CPD website (login required). You can access a wealth of information: lists of HBS recruiting partners; salary data; and job search tips and resources. Students can also view and apply for job opportunities, research organizations (login required) that recruit on campus, schedule interviews, and sign up for programs and coaching appointments.

12twenty

Internal website to search for career and internship opportunities.

Career Panels

CPD hosts several business & environment panels and information sessions, check the MBA Event Calendar for details. (Fall)

Coaching & Developing Resources

Internal site outlining career coaches, student advisors, and other career resources. We recommend meeting with Courtney Fairbrother, who provides coaching on climate, sustainability, clean tech, and energy.

MBA Career Resources Guide on Energy and Environment (login required)

Top industry newsletters, podcasts, and more to help navigate and inform your search

As a student at Harvard Business School, you are part of a larger community that includes alumni working in many sectors and industries — often in key leadership positions. BEI maintains relationships with a number of organizations and individuals who can offer career advice and opportunities to current students. There are several ways to connect with alumni:

HBS Initiatives Mentor Match Program

Current MBA students can email us to join our online platform that facilitates ongoing connections between students interested in pursuing careers at the intersection of business and environment and alumni who can provide valuable advice from their own experience in the field.

BEI i-lab Expert Resources - Climate Experts

In partnership with BEI, Harvard i-lab offers the opportunity to meet with Climate Experts in a variety of industries. Expert Resources include serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, creative directors, lawyers, and more. MBA students can schedule 1:1 time with seasoned experts to gain valuable knowledge and support.

Rock Entrepreneur-in-Residence - Climate Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiRs) have founded, sold, or IPO’d successful ventures in tech, consumer products, healthcare, biotech, media and entertainment, and more. In partnership with BEI and Rock, Shara Ticku (MBA 2017), Co-founder and CEO of c16 Biosciences, will be joining as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

BEI Meetaway Networking Events

Students are invited to join virtual networking sessions throughout the semester for an opportunity to gain insight from alumni working at the intersection of business and environment through a series of short 1:1 conversations using the Meetaway platform.

HBS Alumni Directory

Use the directory to discover and connect with HBS alumni working in climate.

Harvard Alumni for Climate and Environment (HACE)

HACE is a volunteer-led community of alumni who help connect and serve the global Harvard alumni community, cultivate knowledge among the Harvard community, and help deliver individual and collective action to address the climate crisis.

HBS Summer Fellows

The HBS Summer Fellows Program (login required) enables students to explore career opportunities in roles or regions where compensation is generally lower than the traditional MBA level. The goal of this program is to give students the freedom to realize their unique career visions without being limited by compensation levels, regardless of industry or location. Funding is available for students joining existing organizations, as well as for those founding new ventures and who have not yet raised significant capital.

Funding for students joining existing organizations is based on the employing organization's contribution amount. Students founding their own ventures must provide a thoughtful and detailed plan for the summer (i.e. roadmap for development, experimentation, and accomplishing other key milestones). The maximum weekly contribution provided by HBS for all Fellows is $650 per week. Students select which cohort of Summer Fellows they wish to join in the online application:

• Rock Summer Fellows: RC students can work on their venture idea or work at an early-stage startup through a 10-12 week summer fellowship that provides substantial financial support as well as a peer network and community
• Social Enterprise Summer Fellows: Enables students to explore career opportunities in roles or regions where compensation is generally lower than the traditional MBA level. Funding is available for students joining existing organizations or founding new ventures.
• HBS General Summer Fellows: Funds students joining large and small organizations in for-profit industries.

Harvard Climate Internship Programs

Any Harvard graduate student with a climate-related internship with a public, private, or non-profit organization may receive up to $7,000, mentoring support, and access to programming. Applications due in March & April.

The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability

The Salata Institute is committed to providing students across Harvard with opportunities to develop professional connections, build experience, and chart a career in climate and sustainability.

Baker Library's Industry Highlights Newsletters

Each newsletter provides summaries of important news items with links to the full text. Articles are selected that provide significant news about major players and HBS recruiters, analysis of trends in the industry and the competitive environment, and news of innovative products and services.

Duke EDGE Career Resources

Career resources including slides, videos, articles, etc. to help navigate your options. Follow:Katie Kross, Managing Director of EDGE