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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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Cost

No cover. Pay for what you consume.  

 

Cheers! 

Stephen Gregory Barr 

Social Chair

MIT Sloan Club of New York

Learn More 2025-05-01 22:30:00 2025-05-02 01:00:00 UTC MIT Sloan Club of New York Happy Hour 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.    Address Alessa 237 W.35th Street, btw. 7th and 8th Avenues 6:30P - 9P Thursday, May 1st www.alessanyc.com   Cost No cover. Pay for what you consume.     Cheers!  Stephen Gregory Barr  Social Chair MIT Sloan Club of New York MIT Sloan Club of New York

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ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:
Spring Super Mixer

All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25.

More from the event page and All-Ivy LA:

• Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections.
• ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together.
• ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page.
• ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways.
• ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early.
• ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome.

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Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

anusood@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-02 01:30:00 2025-05-02 05:00:00 UTC All-Ivy LA: Spring Super Mixer ALL-IVY LOS ANGELES PRESENTS:Spring Super Mixer All-Ivy LA invites MIT and all partner school alumni to their Spring Super Mixer in West LA!  Click HERE to register on the luma event page - tickets are $25. More from the event page and All-Ivy LA: Join us for the All-Ivy LA Spring Super Mixer on Thursday, May 1!  Last time we went way over capacity and had to turn people away. Since we hate to do that, we encourage you to register early. We anticipate this will be our biggest event yet, with some new features for better conversation and more meaningful mingling, namely:• AI-assisted matches• Conversation Corridors for industry-specific connections. ​Whether you want to make new friends, find a new gig, get a co-founder, find an investor, meet someone special, or just have some great conversations with super-interesting folks, All-Ivy LA is the place to be. Magic happens when a bunch of talented, highly motivated people come together. ​Recent guests have included: b-school prof, theoretical physicist, venture capitalist, biotech founder, NASA scientist, sustainability expert, entomologist, trauma surgeon, public-health filmmaker, computer vision expert, minesweeper roboticist, and White House economist. In other words, hundreds of seriously legit people like yourself! Check out the photo album and our Instagram page. ​​Location: A great spot with an outdoor patio in West LA, convenient to the 10 & 405 freeways. ​Parking: Street parking is easy and cheap but not infinite, so we recommend that you get there early. ​​About All-Ivy LA: We curate social events for graduates of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Oxford, Cambridge and other esteemed schools who live in the Greater LA area. All doctorates generally welcome. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125009Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California anusood@alum.mit.edu

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"MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION!

MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:
MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club

We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1.

The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other.

Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning!

Online Meeting Details (Zoom):

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09
• Meeting ID - 825 990 2194
• Passcode - 563797

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

peterm@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 17:00:00 2025-05-04 19:00:00 UTC MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club (Online) - Sunday 5/4/25 "MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU" EDITION! MIT CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS:MITCSC Monthly Technical Book Club We will continue discussion on D&P Chapter IX (Geodesics) and prior topics, including Anand's solution to exercise VIII.2.1. The Technical Book Club is reading "Tensor Geometry" by Dodson and Poston, a differential geometry-centric introduction to general relativity.  We will continue to make use of Needham's "Visual Differential Geometry & Forms" and Tu's "Differential Geometry" to elucidate D&P's Chapter IX (Geodesics).  As we get deeper into D&P, we find that the quality of exposition is slipping, so we rely more heavily on other texts to elucidate the details.  Discussion on topics covered in prior meetings is always welcomed.  One of our aims with this meeting will be to agree upon a translation table among the various texts with their respective terminology and symbolic conventions for differentiation in all of its contexts.  Expertise on the subject is not required, as we are all learning from each other. Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated to help our MITCSC event planning! Online Meeting Details (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8259902194?pwd=VGp6WForTWNSSVB0RnRxclFkTnlxUT09 Meeting ID - 825 990 2194 Passcode - 563797 URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/126208 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California peterm@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025

"MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU"

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

missyand@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 18:00:00 2025-05-04 20:00:00 UTC South Bay SUNDAY Brunch + LGO Spring Fling - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:SOUTH BAY BRUNCH + LGO SPRING FLING - MAY 2025 "MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU" Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach on SUNDAY morning for brunch and mimosas!  In addition to the unique May 4th Star Wars theme, we invite MIT LGO alums to co-celebrate the LGO Spring Fling with us!  Be sure to arrive by 11:00 am for the discount - members of MITCSC and MIT Leaders for Global Operations enjoy free rise and shine brunch with one hour of unlimited mimosas/champagne!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122137 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California missyand@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels

Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year!

As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball.

We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots.

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jvward@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-04 20:00:00 2025-05-04 23:00:00 UTC Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025: Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels MITCSC PRESENTS:Afternoon at the Ballpark, 2025 - Detroit Tigers at Anaheim Angels Another baseball season, another MITCSC trip to Anaheim to see the Angels play on a Sunday afternoon.  Since going early in the season was well-received last year, we are going to making another spring trip this year, hopefully before the afternoon weather gets too warm.  We invite Caltech alums and families to join us this year! As always, this is a fun family event.  In the past, kids have been invited onto the field to run the bases once the game has been completed, but we have not confirmed if the Angels still offer that opportunity.  Nevertheless, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon of Major League Baseball. We will probably again suggest a pre-game gathering at the Golden Road Brewpub across the street from the stadium starting at 11:00 am. This will give everyone the chance to get lunch and not have to pay ballpark concession stand prices!  Parking is generally available at the brewery if you arrive early enough, though the brewery now charges a fee if you leave your car there for the game.  Otherwise, paid parking is available in the ballpark lots. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/120548 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jvward@alum.mit.edu

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MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:
Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium

MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price.

Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next.

​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities.

​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price.

The Distinguished Panel:

• Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL
• Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital
• Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife
• Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco
• Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines

About MBA Collective SoCal:

MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including:

Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | Harvard
Kellogg | London Business School
MIT | Stanford | Wharton

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520
Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-09 01:00:00 2025-05-09 03:00:00 UTC MBA Collective: Berkeley Haas Real Estate Panel MBA COLLECTIVE SOCAL PRESENTS:Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium MBA Collective SoCal and Berkeley Haas Alumni Network of Los Angeles invite MIT and all partner school alumni to the Berkeley Haas Real Estate & Economics Symposium including industry leaders who will share their insights on investing in multifamily real estate! This event is in-person at the transformative West Edge Hines development at Bundy/Olympic in West Los Angeles.  Click HERE for more information and to register on the Berkeley Haas Luma event page.  MIT alums can use promo/coupon code MBACOLLECTIVE2025 to receive the discounted Cal alumni ticket price. Multifamily real estate is more than an asset class—it’s a leading indicator of where commercial real estate is headed. In an uncertain market shaped by rising interest rates, evolving policies, and shifting capital flows, understanding this sector is key to navigating what’s next. ​This year’s symposium, hosted in partnership with the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association, brings together leading voices in real estate investment, development, and finance to explore how multifamily trends reflect broader CRE risks and opportunities. ​Attendees will gain actionable insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and structural shifts shaping the industry’s future, while enjoying the opportunity to network with Berkeley Haas alumni, industry leaders, and peers in a cutting-edge venue designed by Hines, a global leader in real estate innovation. Heavy appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) are included in ticket price. The Distinguished Panel: Marc Schillinger – Senior Managing Director, JLL Kevin Shields – Chairman & Co-CEO, Griffin Capital Maggie Coleman – CIO, Real Estate Equity North America & Global Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Manulife Charlie Rose – Global Head of Credit, Invesco Pete Shearer – Senior Director, Hines About MBA Collective SoCal: MBA Collective SoCal events are joint events of nine Southern California MBA alumni organizations including: Berkeley | Chicago | Columbia | HarvardKellogg | London Business SchoolMIT | Stanford | Wharton URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/125520Information on this page is not regularly updated. Please check the registration link mentioned above for current/updated event details.For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California jagjitdhaliwal@alum.mit.edu

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Learn More 2025-05-13 16:00:00 2025-05-13 17:00:00 UTC Rocketbook: The Journey from Idea to Exit and Everything in Between! Rocketbook Founder & former CEO shares the crazy journey from idea to innovation to marketing, sales, Shark Tank, and all the ups and downs on the way to a successful $50M sale to BIC   Don’t miss this exciting story of resilience, team work, and foresight as we speak to Joe Lemay, the founder and former CEO of a beloved technological marvel Rocketbook. MIT Sloan Club of New York

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Prescription For Bankruptcy:
America's Failing Health Care "non-system"

Why do Americans pay more than citizens of any other country for health care and yet have, at best, mediocre health outcomes? Dr. Edward Hoffer will discuss this topic, and suggest both global solutions and practical things you can do to pay less and get better care.

 

Our speaker, Edward Hoffer MD

Edward Hoffer MD is a graduate of MIT and Harvard Medical School and did his residency and fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Hoffer has held faculty academic appointments at Harvard, the University of Massachusetts, and Boston University. He has also held appointments at several Boston hospitals (Peter Bent Brigham, Beth Israel, Boston Hospital for Women), at many Boston metro-west hospitals (in Worcestor, Natick, and Framingham), and at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He has either authored or co-authored over 80 publications, including 8 books and dozens of refereed journal articles, many of which deal with the application of computers to various aspects of medicine and with issues within the American healthcare system (insurance, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, etc.).

For 45 years he combined clinical practice of Internal Medicine and Cardiology with research on the applications of computers and AI to medical care, and continues to work half-time at the MGH Lab of Computer Science.

He has written and lectured extensively on the problems of the American healthcare "non-system."

 

Lunch at Alberto's Ristorante

We will be returning to Alberto's Ristorante in Hyannis because of the many rave reviews we received for the food and service in the past.

There will be a cash bar and we will be offering the same entrees as before (gluten-free is available upon request). All meals include a house salad and Tartuffo dessert.

• Chicken Parmagian - Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. Served with penne pasta.
  
  
• Pork Osso Bucco - Pork shank cooked with celery, carrots, and onions in a Barolo wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes broccoli.
  
  
• Baked Scrod - Fresh baked scrod with seasoned breadcrumbs, white wine, and lemon touch of butter. Served with pasta and vegetables.
  
  
• Farcite Napoletana (vegetarian) - Eggplant rolled & stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked with San Marzano plum tomato sauce & three cheeses. Served with penne pasta.

 

Contact

capecodEvents@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-15 15:30:00 2025-05-15 18:30:00 UTC Prescription for Bankruptcy: America's Failing Health Care "non-system" Prescription For Bankruptcy:America's Failing Health Care "non-system" Why do Americans pay more than citizens of any other country for health care and yet have, at best, mediocre health outcomes? Dr. Edward Hoffer will discuss this topic, and suggest both global solutions and practical things you can do to pay less and get better care.   Our speaker, Edward Hoffer MD Edward Hoffer MD is a graduate of MIT and Harvard Medical School and did his residency and fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Hoffer has held faculty academic appointments at Harvard, the University of Massachusetts, and Boston University. He has also held appointments at several Boston hospitals (Peter Bent Brigham, Beth Israel, Boston Hospital for Women), at many Boston metro-west hospitals (in Worcestor, Natick, and Framingham), and at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He has either authored or co-authored over 80 publications, including 8 books and dozens of refereed journal articles, many of which deal with the application of computers to various aspects of medicine and with issues within the American healthcare system (insurance, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, etc.). For 45 years he combined clinical practice of Internal Medicine and Cardiology with research on the applications of computers and AI to medical care, and continues to work half-time at the MGH Lab of Computer Science. He has written and lectured extensively on the problems of the American healthcare "non-system."   Lunch at Alberto's Ristorante We will be returning to Alberto's Ristorante in Hyannis because of the many rave reviews we received for the food and service in the past. There will be a cash bar and we will be offering the same entrees as before (gluten-free is available upon request). All meals include a house salad and Tartuffo dessert. Chicken Parmagian - Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. Served with penne pasta. Pork Osso Bucco - Pork shank cooked with celery, carrots, and onions in a Barolo wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes broccoli. Baked Scrod - Fresh baked scrod with seasoned breadcrumbs, white wine, and lemon touch of butter. Served with pasta and vegetables. Farcite Napoletana (vegetarian) - Eggplant rolled & stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked with San Marzano plum tomato sauce & three cheeses. Served with penne pasta.   Club of Cape Cod capecodEvents@alum.mit.edu

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MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025

Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space.

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URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.

Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

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Learn More 2025-05-18 17:30:00 2025-05-18 20:00:00 UTC Newport Beach SUNDAY Brunch - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:  INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH BRUNCH - MAY 2025 Join us at Baja Sharkeez in Newport Beach on SUNDAY morning for our inaugural OC brunch!  The format is borrowed from the long-standing MITCSC Hermosa Beach brunch series.  Be sure to arrive and order by 11:00 am for the discount - MITCSC members enjoy free rise and shine brunch!  Please register so we can reserve enough space. URL for this event page: https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/124711 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category. Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California desi9@alum.mit.edu

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LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:
DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS

We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums!

Date:  Sunday, May 18th

Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT

Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event.

Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below.

Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments.

About the speaker:

John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core.

Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018.

Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time.

Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal in 1994, and USC Dornsife's natural science communicator of the year for 2022-2023.

Potluck suggestions by first letter of your last name:

We ask that you please bring a dish to share for lunch. Suggestions by last name are below:

• A-E:  Desserts / Drinks
• F-K:  Salads / Appetizers
• L-Z:  Main Dishes

Parking & Accessibility:

Street parking is easily available.  There are a small number of steps between the street and the house.

Registration:

Use the registration button at the top of this page to sign up.  Space is limited to 50 participants, so register early and be sure to attend!  We especially welcome established alums in fields relevant to the talk and younger alums in all fields.

Questions?

For questions concerning registration for the upcoming High Table event, contact Jon:  la.hightable.reg at gmail.com.  For all other inquiries (speaking at or hosting a future High Table event, helping to organize future events, etc.) write to Seth:  la.hightable at gmail.com.

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123233
For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

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Learn More 2025-05-18 20:00:00 2025-05-18 22:00:00 UTC LA High Table Mixer with Dr. John Vidale: Seismic Secrets LA HIGH TABLE PRESENTS:DR. JOHN VIDALE - SEISMIC SECRETS We invite all Yale, MIT, and Princeton alums to join us for a Los Angeles High Table Mixer aimed at showcasing dynamic speakers in an intimate setting that facilitates connection with your fellow alumni.  This in-person event features Yale alumnus and current USC Professor John Vidale ‘81 who will speak about his work using seismic waves to probe earthquakes and Earth’s structure.  Come hear our speaker share sundry seismic secrets, and stay to network with fellow alums! Date:  Sunday, May 18th Time:  1:00 – 3:30pm PDT Location:  We are lucky to have this event at the Hancock Park home of Sonia Molina (a Yale alum).  The exact address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event. Price:  $5. We also request you contribute to our potluck. Suggestions below. Event format:  30 min mingling, 60 min High Table Program featuring Dr. John Vidale, 60 min networking and discussion post-talk with potluck refreshments. About the speaker: John Vidale is the Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California.  A noted seismologist, he has worked with seismic waves in many different contexts, from the study of earthquakes to the use of seismic signals to probe the Earth’s inner core. Dr. Vidale was born in Philadelphia and grew up in several east coast states as well as New Mexico.  He entered Yale intending to go into physics, but soon realized he found geology more fun; he graduated in 1981 with a double BS in Physics and Geology.  He went on to earn a PhD from Caltech in 1986, followed by researcher appointments at UC Santa Cruz and USGS in Menlo Park.  Dr. Vidale joined UCLA as a professor in 1995 where he served as the head of the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics from 2002 to 2006.  In 2006, he moved to the University of Washington to direct the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and serve as the Washington State Seismologist.  Dr. Vidale has been a professor at the University of Southern California since 2017.  He is a former director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, which he led from 2017-2018. Dr. Vidale has worked on a variety of projects related to earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking.  His early work focused on applying numerical methods to study earthquakes, including a widely cited formula for tracking the arrival of seismic wavefronts on a grid.  As the director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Dr. Vidale monitored the Cascade volcanoes, explored how the area responded to strong shaking, and quantified the impacts on bridges and tall buildings.  He played a key role in the development of the earthquake early warning system used throughout the US west coast.  Dr. Vidale also uses seismic waves to probe the mysteries of the Earth's core; for example, he recently found that the shape of the core is changing over time. Dr. Vidale has received numerous awards including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2017, American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal in 1994, and USC Dornsife's natural science communicator of the year for 2022-2023. Potluck suggestions by first letter of your last name: We ask that you please bring a dish to share for lunch. Suggestions by last name are below: A-E:  Desserts / Drinks F-K:  Salads / Appetizers L-Z:  Main Dishes Parking & Accessibility: Street parking is easily available.  There are a small number of steps between the street and the house. Registration: Use the registration button at the top of this page to sign up.  Space is limited to 50 participants, so register early and be sure to attend!  We especially welcome established alums in fields relevant to the talk and younger alums in all fields. Questions? For questions concerning registration for the upcoming High Table event, contact Jon:  la.hightable.reg at gmail.com.  For all other inquiries (speaking at or hosting a future High Table event, helping to organize future events, etc.) write to Seth:  la.hightable at gmail.com. URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/123233For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to event cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Club of Southern California

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MITCSC PRESENTS:
South Bay Happy Hour - May 2025

Join our MITCSC South Bay happy hour as we return to Hermosa Brewing Company!  Owner and MIT alum Jorge Delgado '81 offers our MITCSC group special happy hour deals and extended hours through 7 pm.  Your registration includes loaded tots - all MIT alums, current MIT students and their families, and guests are welcome.

Loaded tots provided, drinks available, and a fun time guaranteed for all!

Registration is free for MITCSC life members + guest, $5 for all other MITCSC members, and $10 for non-members and all other guests.  The venue is family-friendly!

Not a club member?  MIT alums and current MIT students/parents can join now and save $5+ on your registration!

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URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122136

For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.
Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Contact

missyand@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-28 00:00:00 2025-05-28 02:00:00 UTC South Bay Happy Hour - May 2025 MITCSC PRESENTS:South Bay Happy Hour - May 2025 Join our MITCSC South Bay happy hour as we return to Hermosa Brewing Company!  Owner and MIT alum Jorge Delgado '81 offers our MITCSC group special happy hour deals and extended hours through 7 pm.  Your registration includes loaded tots - all MIT alums, current MIT students and their families, and guests are welcome. Loaded tots provided, drinks available, and a fun time guaranteed for all! Registration is free for MITCSC life members + guest, $5 for all other MITCSC members, and $10 for non-members and all other guests.  The venue is family-friendly! Not a club member?  MIT alums and current MIT students/parents can join now and save $5+ on your registration! URL for this event page:  https://alumcommunity.mit.edu/networks/events/122136 For paid events:  Unless noted above, the MIT Club of Southern California will not provide refunds for any events except due to cancellation or rescheduling. However, registration is generally transferable to someone else (except as noted above) - based on the registration category.Your entry and presence at an MIT Club of Southern California event (in-person or virtually on-line) constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MITCSC and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.  In addition, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.  You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. Club of Southern California missyand@alum.mit.edu

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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

 

Panelists:

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.

 

Event Agenda

• 12:00-12:02 PM Welcome from Asha Aravindakshan, Member of the Board of Directors, MIT Sloan Club of New York
• 12:02-12:40 PM Moderated Discussion led by Asha Aravindakshan, with Mollie Cha, Kelly McGee, and Amrita Saigal, who have presented on Shark Tank 
• 12:41-12:55 PM Q&A 

Learn More 2025-06-05 16:00:00 2025-06-05 17:00:00 UTC Inside Shark Tank: A Panel of MIT & MIT Sloan Alumni Founders 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   Panelists: 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.   Event Agenda 12:00-12:02 PM Welcome from Asha Aravindakshan, Member of the Board of Directors, MIT Sloan Club of New York 12:02-12:40 PM Moderated Discussion led by Asha Aravindakshan, with Mollie Cha, Kelly McGee, and Amrita Saigal, who have presented on Shark Tank  12:41-12:55 PM Q&A  MIT Sloan Club of New York