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VC Firms vs. Non-Traditional Investors: A Battle of Wit or Wallet?
VC Firms vs. Non-Traditional Investors: A Battle of Wit or Wallet?
Non-traditional investors are giving VC firms a run for their money competing for lucrative startups.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 18, 2021
The At-Home Fitness Industry: Where Did the Gym Rats Go?
The At-Home Fitness Industry: Where Did the Gym Rats Go?
With gyms closed out of health concerns, over 10% of the American population set up home gyms, and Fortune Business Insights predicts…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 5, 2021
Why Emotional Intelligence is Critical for Entrepreneurial Success
Why Emotional Intelligence is Critical for Entrepreneurial Success
“I just didn’t think that it was gonna be such a people job — a management job, a talent development job, a leadership job…”Read about why…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 3, 2021
Sector-agnostic, Religiously Disconnected: VC’s Islamic Question
Read about VC’s exclusion of Muslim entrepreneurs and how Muslim entrepreneurs and investors fit into the venture capital landscape today.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 4, 2021
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The Booming Pet Industry and Why It’s Time to Take a Bite
The Booming Pet Industry and Why It’s Time to Take a Bite
The pet industry is rapidly changing and has piqued the interest of pet-loving and pet-neutral investors.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Dec 3, 2021
ESG and the Future of VC
ESG and the Future of VC
Increased awareness of ESG investing is further stimulating discussions about the interconnectedness of sustainability and the financial…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Dec 2, 2021
VC and the Metaverse
VC and the Metaverse
Just like the wild west, many visionary founders, CEOs, investors, VC, and hedge fund managers are looking to stake a claim in this…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Dec 1, 2021
VC in a Post-Covid Economy: How We Can Drive American Recovery
VC in a Post-Covid Economy: How We Can Drive American Recovery
In a post-pandemic world, the value of digital infrastructure lies in the connectivity and efficiency of building businesses that not only…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 30, 2021
VC and Agtech: Don’t Forget About the Farmer
VC and Agtech: Don’t Forget About the Farmer
The small-medium farming operation (production) is a vital component of the economy yet it is often neglected due to consolidation. It is…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 29, 2021
Crypto-Gaming and 5 Blockchain Gaming Startups to Keep an Eye On
Crypto-Gaming and 5 Blockchain Gaming Startups to Keep an Eye On
Many consider this boom in blockchain gaming to be analogous to the rise of mobile games.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 22, 2021
Small Businesses, Big Impact
Small Businesses, Big Impact
Especially in America, innovation is emphasized heavily, so it’s only telling that citizens hoped for a better future with reliance on…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 19, 2021
Duolingo and the Language-Tech Market
Duolingo and the Language-Tech Market
Duolingo is undoubtedly one of 2021’s most exciting internet IPOs. It went public earlier this year at $102 per share, and its rising stock…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Nov 17, 2021
Welcome to The Rundown Podcast Series
Welcome to The Rundown Podcast Series
We are so excited to launch our podcast series! Be sure to follow our newsletter to make sure you never miss an episode or follow us on…
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Oct 17, 2021
How General Catalyst MD Niko Bonatsos Identifies Talented Founders
How General Catalyst MD Niko Bonatsos Identifies Talented Founders
Learn how General Catalyst MD Niko Bonatsos evaluates startups and which industries excite him today.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Apr 16, 2021
The Case for Financial Regulation
The Case for Financial Regulation
The solution to this isn’t deregulation as some are advocating for, it’s a case for more regulation that’s less complex.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Mar 25, 2021
Almond Finance: Financial Inclusion for Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Almond Finance: Financial Inclusion for Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
In this episode, Grace Cen, HUCP’s Managing Director of External Initiatives, interviews Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond Finance.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Mar 10, 2021
GroupMe’s Surprising Origins: A Conversation with Jared Hecht
GroupMe’s Surprising Origins: A Conversation with Jared Hecht
Last week, we had the opportunity to talk with Jared Hecht, GroupMe’s co-founder and partner at Magellan Ventures.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Mar 1, 2021
Oak Systems: A Data-Driven Approach to Natural Hair
Oak Systems: A Data-Driven Approach to Natural Hair
In this episode, Melissa Li interviews Oak Systems, a Harvard College startup making waves in the natural hair industry…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Feb 28, 2021
Stem Cells to Change the World: A Talk with Evera Founders
Stem Cells to Change the World: A Talk with Evera Founders
In this episode, Annika Huprikar interviews another winner of HUCP’s Spring 2020 Innovation Fund, Evera. This biotech startup…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Feb 17, 2021
Cybersecurity & the Cloud: A Chat with Mollie Breen, CEO of Perigee
Cybersecurity & the Cloud: A Chat with Mollie Breen, CEO of Perigee
In this episode, Catherine Liang interviews one a winner of HUCP’s Fall 2020 Innovation Fund.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Feb 3, 2021
What We’re Reading: Never Split the Difference
What We’re Reading: Never Split the Difference
One of the easiest ways to build rapport and trust is to label the other party’s pains, and preempt their accusations.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 6, 2020
HUCP Community Spotlight: Meet Robert Harraka Jr.
HUCP Community Spotlight: Meet Robert Harraka Jr.
One of the most interesting, and, frankly, very exciting aspects of real estate is that it’s somewhat archaic… It’s real physical property…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 6, 2020
What You Need to Know About Blockchain
What You Need to Know About Blockchain
Each “block” of digital information is verified and subsequently encrypted with a unique cryptographic code…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 6, 2020
How to Judge Startups: A Conversation with DN Capital Founder Steven Schlenker
How to Judge Startups: A Conversation with DN Capital Founder Steven Schlenker
We recently sat down with Steven Schlenker, co-founder of DN Capital, in preparation for our newest round of the Innovation Fund…
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Oct 6, 2020
A Fireside Chat with Sarah Kunst
A Fireside Chat with Sarah Kunst
Watch a recap of our Fireside Chat with Sarah Kunst, Managing Director at Cleo Capital, about her experiences as an investor and her advice
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Sep 16, 2020
The Corona Pet Ownership Boom and Startups that are Positioned to Take Advantage of it
The Corona Pet Ownership Boom and Startups that are Positioned to Take Advantage of it
Coming out on top are pet delivery and subscription services with subscription-based revenue models that create stable recurring revenue.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Aug 19, 2020
Investing During COVID-19: A Summary of the HUCP Investment Thesis
Investing During COVID-19: A Summary of the HUCP Investment Thesis
In light of an unprecedented global pandemic that’s shaking up venture capital investing, our diligence teams explored four major spaces.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Aug 19, 2020
Lessons Learned From HUCP’s Intercollegiate Accelerator
Lessons Learned From HUCP’s Intercollegiate Accelerator
Key takeaways from organizing, co-hosting, and participating in HUCP’s weeklong accelerator with Columbia’s CORE team.
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Aug 19, 2020
Social Impact Startups You Need to Know About
Social Impact Startups You Need to Know About
By Grace Chen
Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners
Jul 21, 2020
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