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MIT Alumni Association
MIT Alumni Association
Club of Rochester
Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (America/New_York)
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Join area MIT alums for an in-person tour of the collections of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery. The tour begin aat 6:30PM on Thursday, May 1 and will last about an hour and will be led by a gallery docent. The museum is at 500 University Avenue.
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Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (America/New_York)
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Join the MIT Sloan Alumni Club of New York for the 2nd quarterly happy hour of 2025! Meet local alumni while enjoying elevated cocktails and food in the heart of Midtown.
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No cover. Pay for what you consume.
Cheers!
Stephen Gregory Barr
Social Chair
MIT Sloan Club of New York
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Tuesday, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (America/New_York)
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Club of Germany
Friday, May 23, 2:00pm - Sunday, May 25, 2:00pm (Europe/Berlin)
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We look forward to welcoming you at our 2025 Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt!
We are offering this year's AGM as a hybrid event; while we are looking forward to networking with you in person, the Saturday program is also open for online participation for those who cannot make it to Frankfurt.
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Friday, May 23rd
Saturday, May 24th
Sunday, May 25th
We recommend reserving your hotel rooms at:
Rooms for the Marriott family Moxy and Residence Inn hotels were available through at least April 23rd via a contingent; contingent rates may still be available. Book your group rate for MIT Club of Germany
If you'd like to stay somewhere else, we recommend you make sure to book as soon as possible as hotels will fill up and become more expensive as the event draws closer. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Frankfurt, we would suggest avoiding the area close to the Hauptbahnhof.
For the foodies among you, we have coordinated with top local restaurants, for example:
Frankfurt is a vibrant city with plenty to do for everyone. If you have time in Frankfurt beyond the AGM, perhaps one or more of the following may be of interest to you:
Please purchase your AGM tickets as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, May 18th.
If you plan to attend any or all of the optional events, please make sure to add the items to your reservation as well:
Please see the attached PDF for more details on the event.
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Friday, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (America/New_York)
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Tour of the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics
When: Friday, May 30,2025 at 3:00 PM
Where: 250 E River Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Free, Registration will open on May 1, Attendance is limited to 25.
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) was founded in the fall of 1970. The mission of the Laboratory was to investigate the interaction of intense laser radiation with matter. LLE was established as a multidisciplinary teaching and research center for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Join us for a tour of this unique resource right here in Rochester.
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Thursday, June 5, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (America/New_York)
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Join us for a panel discussion hearing from three MIT and MIT Sloan alumni on their experiences on the popular American television show, Shark Tank. Our panel will discuss their ventures, being on the show negotiating with the sharks, and running their businesses after the show.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about this unique experience and support MIT founders.
Hear from a panel of MIT and MIT Sloan alumni:
Mollie (Chung) Cha, Co-Founder of Must Love, MIT Sloan MBA ‘15
Kelly McGee, Co-Founder of Yardsale, MIT ‘17
Amrita Saigal, Founder of Kudos, MIT ‘10
Moderator: Asha Aravindakshan, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA ‘17
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Mollie (Chung) Cha, co-founded plant-based food and beverage brand Must Love (formerly known as Hakuna Brands), with her best friend from college. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Mollie graduated with her M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Mollie appeared on Shark Tank in January 2022. You can watch the 9 mins video clip here.
Kelly McGee, co-founded sports equipment and lifestyle brand Yardsale. He is based in San Francisco, CA. Kelly graduated with his S.B. in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design from MIT.
Kelly appeared on Shark Tank in November 2024. You can watch the 22 mins video clip (with commentary) here.
Amrita Saigal founded sustainable diaper manufacturer Kudos. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Amrita graduated with her S.B. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Amrita appeared on Shark Tank in January 2023. You can watch a 6 mins video clip here and read this recent Slice of MIT article.
Moderator:
Asha Aravindakshan, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA ‘17
Asha Aravindakshan (@dcasha) is the COO of GlobalGiving and the author of Skills: The Common Denominator, which highlights true stories of transferable skills for career success. Previously, she streamlined business operations to maximize accountability, growth and strategic alignment for public and private stakeholders.
Asha serves on the Board of Directors for MIT Sloan Club of New York, the Alumni Leadership Council for Forté, and as a Venture Partner for Verve Ventures. She’s presented at conferences in the Americas and is the recipient of awards on digital transformation and future of work. Asha studied business at The George Washington University and MIT Sloan School of Management.
She is an avid Shark Tank viewer and purveyor of the show’s products.
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MIT Sloan Club of New York
Tuesday, June 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm (America/New_York)
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Tuesday, June 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (America/New_York)
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Thursday, October 16, 4:00pm - Sunday, October 19, 3:00pm (Europe/Berlin)
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We will be meeting in October 2025 in Prague during the Signal Festival: https://www.signalfestival.com/en/
For those of you who haven't experienced Signal yet -- it's a digital and creative culture festival. Combining contemporary visual art, urban space, and modern technology, Signal is the most-attended cultural event in the Czech Republic.
More information on the event, including agenda and hotel contingent, to come soon. Please stay tuned!
If you're interested in receiving email updates as registration opens, please select the pre-registration ticket so that we can keep you informed.
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