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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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Join the MIT Sloan Affinity Group Alumni (SAGA) at Row 34 for a reception to celebrate graduating students from ABC, BBSA, and HBC.

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MIT Sloan Alumni Relations - mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-07 23:00:00 2025-05-08 01:00:00 UTC MIT SAGA Class of 2025 Celebration Join the MIT Sloan Affinity Group Alumni (SAGA) at Row 34 for a reception to celebrate graduating students from ABC, BBSA, and HBC. MIT Sloan Alumni mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

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Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable happy hour with Stanford South Bay Alumni, Dartmouth Alumni, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California!

Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends, make new connections, strengthen your local alumni network, or simply enjoy a casual evening out, this event is for you. With delicious food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in the South Bay.

This is a self-hosted event so food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.  There are 20-30 rotating beers on tap, 3-4 wines, kombucha, Detroit-style Pies, & more!

Contact

zeniaadi@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-09 01:00:00 2025-05-09 03:30:00 UTC Happy Hour with Stanford, Dartmouth, Yale, MIT Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable happy hour with Stanford South Bay Alumni, Dartmouth Alumni, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, MIT Club of Northern California! Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends, make new connections, strengthen your local alumni network, or simply enjoy a casual evening out, this event is for you. With delicious food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect way to unwind and engage with the vibrant multi-school alumni community in the South Bay. This is a self-hosted event so food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.  There are 20-30 rotating beers on tap, 3-4 wines, kombucha, Detroit-style Pies, & more! Club of Northern California zeniaadi@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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Come join our fellow MITCNC dance performance enthusiasts to enjoy Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season featuring Alonzo King’s first collaboration with acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire, whose music blends beauty, virtuosity, and profound emotion. The program also includes the long-awaited return of King’s Scheherazade, a reimagining of the ancient One Thousand and One Nights, featuring a mesmerizing score by Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain. With LINES Ballet’s exquisite dancers bringing these works to life, the season promises an immersive experience of artistic innovation and transformative storytelling.

If interested, we can arrange to have a bite to eat in the area before the performance.

 Deadline to purchase: Sat, April 26th

Note: No refund will be given once tickets are purchased

 

Contact

arunbordoloi@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-17 02:30:00 2025-05-17 05:00:00 UTC MITCNC at Alonzo King - LINES Ballet Spring Season Come join our fellow MITCNC dance performance enthusiasts to enjoy Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season featuring Alonzo King’s first collaboration with acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire, whose music blends beauty, virtuosity, and profound emotion. The program also includes the long-awaited return of King’s Scheherazade, a reimagining of the ancient One Thousand and One Nights, featuring a mesmerizing score by Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain. With LINES Ballet’s exquisite dancers bringing these works to life, the season promises an immersive experience of artistic innovation and transformative storytelling. If interested, we can arrange to have a bite to eat in the area before the performance.  Deadline to purchase: Sat, April 26th Note: No refund will be given once tickets are purchased   Club of Northern California arunbordoloi@alum.mit.edu

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Tango Saturdays at MITCNC-dance

“True creativity and innovation come from being able to stand at the intersection of art and science.”
—Walter Isaacson

The MIT Club of Northern California (MIT-CNC) invites you to Tango Saturdays—an inspiring series of Argentine Tango classes and live music events designed to awaken your creativity, deepen connection, and foster community. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this program offers a warm, inclusive environment to explore the art of tango.

All events take place at a beautiful home art studio in Palo Alto (1680 Bryant Street), where you'll enjoy small class sizes and an inviting space designed to support your learning and creativity, supplemented by an online space at the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.

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Tango Foundations I

Time: Saturdays, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: http://feelingflow.org/syllabus-tango-foundations-i

Learn the elegant and grounded movement of Argentine Tango in this beginner-friendly series. We’ll cover core vocabulary, musical connection, and improvisational tools to get you moving confidently in any social dance setting.

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Tango Foundations II

Time: Saturdays, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: $99/person or $179/couple
Syllabus & Details: https://www.feelingflow.org/syllabus-university-foundations-ii

For those with tango experience or graduates of Tango Foundations I, this class explores deeper musicality, navigation, and expression. Build fluency with circular movements, elegant pauses, and the joyful interplay of lead-follow dynamics.
Note: Tango Foundations I & II can be taken simultaneously.

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Tea & Tango: Live Music & Practica

Time: Saturdays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dates: May 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21
Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Cost: Free for class participants on non-concert weeks
Event Info: https://www.feelingflow.org/tea-tango

Unwind and practice your tango in a relaxed, welcoming environment, with live tango concerts on May 31st and June 21st.

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About the Lead Instructor

Karn Verma is a passionate dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross Step Waltz, with roots in social dance from Stanford and professional training in Buenos Aires and Rome. He has taught at venues like Stanford’s Bechtel Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC. In 2022, he founded Feeling Flow, a school that blends dance, meditation, and community through events like live music milongas and structured tango series. Outside of dance, Karn works in tech and healthcare innovation and practices Zen and Japanese tea ceremony.

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Why Join?

Feel good: Experience the powerful blend of movement, music, and mindfulness.
Find your flow: Develop improvisational confidence and creativity.
Build community: Meet others who love to move and connect.

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Other Dances?

Waltz Foundations I and II will be offered at the Menlo Park Community Center from April 9 to April 23. These three-week series are a great way to build or deepen your waltz skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Waltz Foundations I is ideal for beginners, while Waltz Foundations II is designed for dancers with some prior experience, both can be taken simultaneously. (enrollment is through the City of Menlo Park).

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Spots are limited—reserve early to guarantee your place.
MIT alumni may bring up to three guests.
Questions? Email clubadmin@mitcnc.org or join the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group.

Contact

clubadmin@mitcnc.org

Learn More 2025-05-17 21:15:00 2025-06-22 03:00:00 UTC Tango Saturdays at MITCNC-dance Tango Saturdays at MITCNC-dance “True creativity and innovation come from being able to stand at the intersection of art and science.”—Walter Isaacson The MIT Club of Northern California (MIT-CNC) invites you to Tango Saturdays—an inspiring series of Argentine Tango classes and live music events designed to awaken your creativity, deepen connection, and foster community. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this program offers a warm, inclusive environment to explore the art of tango. All events take place at a beautiful home art studio in Palo Alto (1680 Bryant Street), where you'll enjoy small class sizes and an inviting space designed to support your learning and creativity, supplemented by an online space at the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group. Tango Foundations I Time: Saturdays, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMDates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo AltoCost: $99/person or $179/coupleSyllabus & Details: http://feelingflow.org/syllabus-tango-foundations-i Learn the elegant and grounded movement of Argentine Tango in this beginner-friendly series. We’ll cover core vocabulary, musical connection, and improvisational tools to get you moving confidently in any social dance setting. Tango Foundations II Time: Saturdays, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMDates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo AltoCost: $99/person or $179/coupleSyllabus & Details: https://www.feelingflow.org/syllabus-university-foundations-ii For those with tango experience or graduates of Tango Foundations I, this class explores deeper musicality, navigation, and expression. Build fluency with circular movements, elegant pauses, and the joyful interplay of lead-follow dynamics.Note: Tango Foundations I & II can be taken simultaneously. Tea & Tango: Live Music & Practica Time: Saturdays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMDates: May 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21Location: 1680 Bryant Street, Palo AltoCost: Free for class participants on non-concert weeksEvent Info: https://www.feelingflow.org/tea-tango Unwind and practice your tango in a relaxed, welcoming environment, with live tango concerts on May 31st and June 21st. About the Lead Instructor Karn Verma is a passionate dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross Step Waltz, with roots in social dance from Stanford and professional training in Buenos Aires and Rome. He has taught at venues like Stanford’s Bechtel Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC. In 2022, he founded Feeling Flow, a school that blends dance, meditation, and community through events like live music milongas and structured tango series. Outside of dance, Karn works in tech and healthcare innovation and practices Zen and Japanese tea ceremony. Why Join? Feel good: Experience the powerful blend of movement, music, and mindfulness.Find your flow: Develop improvisational confidence and creativity.Build community: Meet others who love to move and connect. Other Dances?Waltz Foundations I and II will be offered at the Menlo Park Community Center from April 9 to April 23. These three-week series are a great way to build or deepen your waltz skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Waltz Foundations I is ideal for beginners, while Waltz Foundations II is designed for dancers with some prior experience, both can be taken simultaneously. (enrollment is through the City of Menlo Park). Spots are limited—reserve early to guarantee your place.MIT alumni may bring up to three guests.Questions? Email clubadmin@mitcnc.org or join the MIT Dancers LinkedIn Group. Club of Northern California clubadmin@mitcnc.org

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By Popular Demand, MBA/Ivy+ Pickleball Social #2 at Bay Club Santa Clara! 

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a lively, social setting! Whether you're an advanced player or a first-timer, we've got a spot for everyone to jump in and enjoy the action. Snacks and refreshments will be included in your ticket.

Led by Derek Rungsea, the Bay Area’s #1 top rated and certified pickleball coach, you’ll not only get to learn the game or improve your skills, but also have a ton of fun in a high-energy, social setting!

This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon  SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, Cambridge Alumni of the Bay Area and many others.

Join us for an unforgettable pickleball social!  Spots are limited to 100 guests and will fill up fast.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PT (Social starts at 1:30pm, Pickleball at 2:00pm)
Location: Bay Club Santa Clara - 3250 Central Expy, Santa Clara, CA 950511

**Registration closes on Friday, May 16 at 12pm (or when sold out).  

Tickets (includes entry, Pickleball play, snacks and refreshments):
Affiliated Clubs: $70
General Public: $80

**Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted.

Register (on external website)

Contact

sagarwal@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-17 23:30:00 2025-05-17 23:30:00 UTC Ivy+ Pickleball Social #2 at Bay Club Santa Clara By Popular Demand, MBA/Ivy+ Pickleball Social #2 at Bay Club Santa Clara!  Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a lively, social setting! Whether you're an advanced player or a first-timer, we've got a spot for everyone to jump in and enjoy the action. Snacks and refreshments will be included in your ticket. Led by Derek Rungsea, the Bay Area’s #1 top rated and certified pickleball coach, you’ll not only get to learn the game or improve your skills, but also have a ton of fun in a high-energy, social setting!This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon  SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, Cambridge Alumni of the Bay Area and many others. Join us for an unforgettable pickleball social!  Spots are limited to 100 guests and will fill up fast. Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PT (Social starts at 1:30pm, Pickleball at 2:00pm)Location: Bay Club Santa Clara - 3250 Central Expy, Santa Clara, CA 950511**Registration closes on Friday, May 16 at 12pm (or when sold out).   Tickets (includes entry, Pickleball play, snacks and refreshments):Affiliated Clubs: $70General Public: $80 **Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted. Register (on external website) Club of Northern California sagarwal@alum.mit.edu

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Join MIT Bay Area alums for this first “Angel Island hike or bike”, around beautiful Angel Island.  The island is located in the middle of SF Bay, w/ great views of San Francisco and surrounding areas.  Angel Island is a California State Park with an interesting history.  Learn more on the Angel Island State Park website here. 

Hikers/Walkers: 

You have many options.  Here is a Strava link to a ~5 mile <600’ vertical gain hike around the paved Perimeter road… w/ lots of opportunities for side trips, views and snacks.  This is a self-paced hike, so be sure to return to the ferry terminal in time to catch the 3:20pm departure (or wait until 4:50pm).

Bikers: 

A suggested Strava route (link) is a ~11.5 mi <1200’ ride around the outer paved Perimeter road, then the inner gravel loop.  There are many opportunities to explore other areas of the island, just pay attention to trails that don’t allow bikes. It is recommended to have 35mm+ tires for the gravel sections, so Gravel or Mountain Bikes are recommended.  Road bikes are OK, but you may want to stay on paved roads & bring spare tubes or patch kit if you ride the gravel trails.  A bike lock is recommended if people want to take the North Ridge Trail to the Mt Livermore Summit or other hikes, so pack appropriate shoes if that sounds interesting.

Bike Rentals:

The “Angel Island Company” web site says they rent bikes on the island, and bikes are first-come, first-serve.   We will arrive on the 1^st ferry of the day.  People are on their own if they want to rent a bike, so this is shared for awareness only.  Per their web site, a mountain bike rents for $64/day or e-bike for $99/day.  (link)

What to Bring:

Weather can change quickly on the Bay, so bring layers in case winds pick up, and sunscreen and/or hats are recommended.  Bring water and snacks to meet your needs.  There are restrooms and water on the island, and a café & catina near the Ferry Terminal.

Note:  Dogs are not allowed, per the Angel Island Web site (link)

Parking Near Ferry Building:

There are many choices, but one option is the Clay Street Garage (250 Clay Street San Francisco, 415.956.8002 or 628.219.3906).  Their web site shows $10 on Sunday after 7am and <12 hrs.  (link)

Car pools are encouraged.  Reach out to people you may know to coordinate.

Ferry Schedule & Payment:

We plan to take 10:15am San Francisco Ferry (terminal gate B), and return on the 3:20pm ferry, so ~4 hours on the island. (Weekend Schedule).  There is a 4:50pm departure if needed.

For Ferry Payments, a clipper Clipper Card or mobile wallet is required.  They can be purchased on-line (recommended) or at the terminal (there may be a waiting line).  Price listed is $15.50 each way.  Details at the Golden Gate web site (schedule, fares & payment).  It is recommended to get to the terminal by ~9:45-10am to ensure you get a seat, especially if it is a nice day.  Bikers load their bikes on the lower deck when boarding (the crew will guide you).

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Angel Island is a CA State Park.  A brief summary of the park with a map can be found here.

 

Contact

mchaudoin@sloan.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-18 17:00:00 2025-05-18 23:30:00 UTC Angel Island Hike and Gravel Bike Join MIT Bay Area alums for this first “Angel Island hike or bike”, around beautiful Angel Island.  The island is located in the middle of SF Bay, w/ great views of San Francisco and surrounding areas.  Angel Island is a California State Park with an interesting history.  Learn more on the Angel Island State Park website here.  Hikers/Walkers:  You have many options.  Here is a Strava link to a ~5 mile &lt;600’ vertical gain hike around the paved Perimeter road… w/ lots of opportunities for side trips, views and snacks.  This is a self-paced hike, so be sure to return to the ferry terminal in time to catch the 3:20pm departure (or wait until 4:50pm). Bikers:  A suggested Strava route (link) is a ~11.5 mi &lt;1200’ ride around the outer paved Perimeter road, then the inner gravel loop.  There are many opportunities to explore other areas of the island, just pay attention to trails that don’t allow bikes. It is recommended to have 35mm+ tires for the gravel sections, so Gravel or Mountain Bikes are recommended.  Road bikes are OK, but you may want to stay on paved roads &amp; bring spare tubes or patch kit if you ride the gravel trails.  A bike lock is recommended if people want to take the North Ridge Trail to the Mt Livermore Summit or other hikes, so pack appropriate shoes if that sounds interesting. Bike Rentals: The “Angel Island Company” web site says they rent bikes on the island, and bikes are first-come, first-serve.   We will arrive on the 1st ferry of the day.  People are on their own if they want to rent a bike, so this is shared for awareness only.  Per their web site, a mountain bike rents for $64/day or e-bike for $99/day.  (link) What to Bring: Weather can change quickly on the Bay, so bring layers in case winds pick up, and sunscreen and/or hats are recommended.  Bring water and snacks to meet your needs.  There are restrooms and water on the island, and a café &amp; catina near the Ferry Terminal. Note:  Dogs are not allowed, per the Angel Island Web site (link) Parking Near Ferry Building: There are many choices, but one option is the Clay Street Garage (250 Clay Street San Francisco, 415.956.8002 or 628.219.3906).  Their web site shows $10 on Sunday after 7am and &lt;12 hrs.  (link) Car pools are encouraged.  Reach out to people you may know to coordinate. Ferry Schedule &amp; Payment: We plan to take 10:15am San Francisco Ferry (terminal gate B), and return on the 3:20pm ferry, so ~4 hours on the island. (Weekend Schedule).  There is a 4:50pm departure if needed. For Ferry Payments, a clipper Clipper Card or mobile wallet is required.  They can be purchased on-line (recommended) or at the terminal (there may be a waiting line).  Price listed is $15.50 each way.  Details at the Golden Gate web site (schedule, fares &amp; payment).  It is recommended to get to the terminal by ~9:45-10am to ensure you get a seat, especially if it is a nice day.  Bikers load their bikes on the lower deck when boarding (the crew will guide you). Hope you have a wonderful day! Angel Island is a CA State Park.  A brief summary of the park with a map can be found here.   Club of Northern California mchaudoin@sloan.mit.edu

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Jackie Selby, EMBA ’21, hosts a conversation with Ray Rothrock, SM '78, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist, on lessons in digital resilience, building sustainable energy solutions, and supporting the performing arts.

Contact

MIT Sloan Alumni Relations - mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-19 16:00:00 2025-05-19 17:00:00 UTC MITSAO: Ray Rothrock, SM '78 Jackie Selby, EMBA ’21, hosts a conversation with Ray Rothrock, SM '78, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist, on lessons in digital resilience, building sustainable energy solutions, and supporting the performing arts. MIT Sloan Alumni mitsloanalumnirelations@mit.edu

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In-Person Event - Open to the Public

In a time of intensifying climate change, aging infrastructure, and increasing water demands, current water systems are unsustainable.  The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) is an energy-water research hub funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, working to make water systems more affordable and sustainable. NAWI is a growing consortium of researchers from nine national laboratories, 45 universities, and more than 80 industry partners, water agencies, and regulators to develop new solutions that could transform our water systems.

Join Dr. Peter Fiske, Executive Director of NAWI, for a fascinating look at the technologies and ideas that are shaping the future of water. Dr. Fiske will share lessons on innovation in the water sector and address how academic research and business entrepreneurship combine to create impactful breakthroughs.

Featured Innovations will include:

• Novel membranes that resist damage from chlorine and make water treatment more efficient

• Smart sensors that use machine learning to detect water quality problems

• Direct potable reuse of purified recycled water without reverse osmosis

• Electrodialysis technology to recover resources from desalination brine

The presentation will be followed by a discussion about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving water innovation space.

Schedule:

Dinner: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Speaker

Dr. Peter Fiske is the founder and executive director of the National Alliance for Water Innovation and the Director of the Water-Energy Resilience Research Institute at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.

He is a seasoned executive with more than 2 decades of experience leading technology organizations and initiatives across industries such as Water, Renewable Energy, Defense, and Natural Resources. He has successfully commercialized several technologies including Reactive Atom Plasma (RAP) processing for optics and semiconductor manufacturing, biomimicry-inspired high-efficiency fluid mixing and process control technology (PAX Water) and has served as a board member or advisor to a number of technology start-ups. As CEO of PAX Water Technologies, he led the development, marketing and sales of three lines of premium process control technologies for the municipal water market, maintaining unusually high gross margins in a cost-sensitive industry with stiff competition. Under his leadership, his team of talented industry outsiders won several major industry awards for advertising and design, and maintained profitable growth of >20% per year, culminating in the acquisition of the company in January 2017 in an all-cash transaction. But he is most proud of the many talented professionals he has had the opportunity to recruit and coach throughout his career.

Dr. Fiske is also a nationally-recognized author and lecturer, teaching innovation, entrepreneurship and personal career strategy to scientists and engineers in industry and research. He is a regular contributor to Nature and a past columnist for Science. His articles have also appeared in The New Scientist. Dr. Fiske is the author of Put Your Science to WORK!, a widely-read career strategy guide for early-career scientists and engineers. He is a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer at leading research universities such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Caltech and has given his acclaimed 2-hour workshop to over 25,000 scientists and engineers in the US, Europe and the Middle East. 

Dr. Fiske earned a BA in Geology and BSE in Civil Engineering from Princeton in 1988, a PhD in Geochemistry and Materials Science from Stanford in 1993, and an MBA from UC Berkeley in 2002.

Moderator 

Antone K. Jain is an environmental engineer with two decades of experience in leading initiatives, designing infrastructure, and advancing knowledge to protect public health and unlock sustainable growth.

At Apple from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Jain led Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives across a global portfolio. He managed Apple’s EHS Due Diligence and Engineering Program to assess and mitigate impactful risks in real estate and company acquisitions, led the Safe Water Program to protect water quality during the pandemic-induced global facilities shutdowns, and spearheaded the COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Pilot, pioneering new methods to monitor safety and inform Return-to-Office decisions.

Prior to Apple, Mr. Jain held engineering and research roles at EKI Environment & Water, the University of Michigan, Protech Services, and MIT.  He is a Professional Engineer in California and earned ScB and ScM degrees in Environmental Engineering from MIT.

 

Reserve Now   (You must be registered to attend.)

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Learn More 2025-05-21 01:30:00 2025-05-21 04:30:00 UTC Accelerating Technological Breakthroughs for a Secure Water Future In-Person Event - Open to the Public In a time of intensifying climate change, aging infrastructure, and increasing water demands, current water systems are unsustainable.  The National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) is an energy-water research hub funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, working to make water systems more affordable and sustainable. NAWI is a growing consortium of researchers from nine national laboratories, 45 universities, and more than 80 industry partners, water agencies, and regulators to develop new solutions that could transform our water systems. Join Dr. Peter Fiske, Executive Director of NAWI, for a fascinating look at the technologies and ideas that are shaping the future of water. Dr. Fiske will share lessons on innovation in the water sector and address how academic research and business entrepreneurship combine to create impactful breakthroughs. Featured Innovations will include: Novel membranes that resist damage from chlorine and make water treatment more efficient Smart sensors that use machine learning to detect water quality problems Direct potable reuse of purified recycled water without reverse osmosis Electrodialysis technology to recover resources from desalination brine The presentation will be followed by a discussion about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving water innovation space. Schedule: Dinner: 6:30pm - 7:30pmProgram: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Speaker Dr. Peter Fiske is the founder and executive director of the National Alliance for Water Innovation and the Director of the Water-Energy Resilience Research Institute at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He is a seasoned executive with more than 2 decades of experience leading technology organizations and initiatives across industries such as Water, Renewable Energy, Defense, and Natural Resources. He has successfully commercialized several technologies including Reactive Atom Plasma (RAP) processing for optics and semiconductor manufacturing, biomimicry-inspired high-efficiency fluid mixing and process control technology (PAX Water) and has served as a board member or advisor to a number of technology start-ups. As CEO of PAX Water Technologies, he led the development, marketing and sales of three lines of premium process control technologies for the municipal water market, maintaining unusually high gross margins in a cost-sensitive industry with stiff competition. Under his leadership, his team of talented industry outsiders won several major industry awards for advertising and design, and maintained profitable growth of &gt;20% per year, culminating in the acquisition of the company in January 2017 in an all-cash transaction. But he is most proud of the many talented professionals he has had the opportunity to recruit and coach throughout his career. Dr. Fiske is also a nationally-recognized author and lecturer, teaching innovation, entrepreneurship and personal career strategy to scientists and engineers in industry and research. He is a regular contributor to Nature and a past columnist for Science. His articles have also appeared in The New Scientist. Dr. Fiske is the author of Put Your Science to WORK!, a widely-read career strategy guide for early-career scientists and engineers. He is a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer at leading research universities such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Caltech and has given his acclaimed 2-hour workshop to over 25,000 scientists and engineers in the US, Europe and the Middle East.  Dr. Fiske earned a BA in Geology and BSE in Civil Engineering from Princeton in 1988, a PhD in Geochemistry and Materials Science from Stanford in 1993, and an MBA from UC Berkeley in 2002. Moderator  Antone K. Jain is an environmental engineer with two decades of experience in leading initiatives, designing infrastructure, and advancing knowledge to protect public health and unlock sustainable growth. At Apple from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Jain led Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives across a global portfolio. He managed Apple’s EHS Due Diligence and Engineering Program to assess and mitigate impactful risks in real estate and company acquisitions, led the Safe Water Program to protect water quality during the pandemic-induced global facilities shutdowns, and spearheaded the COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Pilot, pioneering new methods to monitor safety and inform Return-to-Office decisions. Prior to Apple, Mr. Jain held engineering and research roles at EKI Environment &amp; Water, the University of Michigan, Protech Services, and MIT.  He is a Professional Engineer in California and earned ScB and ScM degrees in Environmental Engineering from MIT.   Reserve Now   (You must be registered to attend.) Club of Northern California clubadmin@mitcnc.org

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Join us for a fabulous evening of Poker & Socializing in Hillsborough!

Join 100+ MBA/Ivy+ Alumni to Play Poker, Eat/Drink and Socialize at the fabulous Hillsborough Racquet Club.  This event is open to players and non-players. Bring a partner or friend.

• Cool Venue: Private Club in Hillsborough
• Fantastic Food & Drink: Heavy appetizers, wine & beer
• Fun: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with professional dealers + Black Jack (after you exit the Poker Tournament)
• Beginners are welcome: We always have beginners at the Final Table - we’ll teach you the game
• Seating limited! This will sell out!

A meaningful contribution will be made to the non-profit Dignity Moves, which provides interim housing solutions to help address the homeless challenge in California and beyond.  Dignity moves is led by veteran Silicon Valley Executive Elizabeth Funk (HBS MBA Class of 1996).  

This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, Cornell & London Business School, UC Berkeley Hass, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco and Wharton Club of Northern California and MIT. Come meet fellow alumni who may live or work near you in the Peninsula Bay Area, make new friends, and have relaxed and interesting conversations.

We will serve a terrific dinner, dessert, wine, whiskey and non-alcoholic beverages. 
Limited street parking.

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 6pm to 11pm PT
Location: Hillsborough Racquet Club - 252 El Cerrito Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010, USA
Getting there: Street parking is available.
Attire: Dress to Impress

Registration closes on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (or when sold out). 

Price: 

• Poker Affiliate Club Ticket: $ 155 for buy-in, food & 2 drinks (Affiliate Club members to be verified by Administration)
• Social Affiliate Club Ticket: $ 125 for food & 2 drinks (Affiliate Club members to be verified by Administration)
• Poker General Public: $ 195 for buy-in, food & 2 drinks
• Social General Public: $ 145 for food & 2 drinks
• Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players in Tournament Style Game

**Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted.

**All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

Register (on external website)

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Learn More 2025-05-31 01:00:00 2025-05-31 06:00:00 UTC Ivy+ Charity Poker Tournament & Social Mixer Join us for a fabulous evening of Poker &amp; Socializing in Hillsborough! Join 100+ MBA/Ivy+ Alumni to Play Poker, Eat/Drink and Socialize at the fabulous Hillsborough Racquet Club.  This event is open to players and non-players. Bring a partner or friend. Cool Venue: Private Club in Hillsborough Fantastic Food &amp; Drink: Heavy appetizers, wine &amp; beer Fun: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with professional dealers + Black Jack (after you exit the Poker Tournament) Beginners are welcome: We always have beginners at the Final Table - we’ll teach you the game Seating limited! This will sell out! A meaningful contribution will be made to the non-profit Dignity Moves, which provides interim housing solutions to help address the homeless challenge in California and beyond.  Dignity moves is led by veteran Silicon Valley Executive Elizabeth Funk (HBS MBA Class of 1996).   This event will be co-hosted by Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, Cornell &amp; London Business School, UC Berkeley Hass, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco and Wharton Club of Northern California and MIT. Come meet fellow alumni who may live or work near you in the Peninsula Bay Area, make new friends, and have relaxed and interesting conversations. We will serve a terrific dinner, dessert, wine, whiskey and non-alcoholic beverages.  Limited street parking.Date: Friday, May 30, 2025Time: 6pm to 11pm PTLocation: Hillsborough Racquet Club - 252 El Cerrito Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010, USAGetting there: Street parking is available.Attire: Dress to Impress Registration closes on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (or when sold out).  Price:  Poker Affiliate Club Ticket: $ 155 for buy-in, food &amp; 2 drinks (Affiliate Club members to be verified by Administration) Social Affiliate Club Ticket: $ 125 for food &amp; 2 drinks (Affiliate Club members to be verified by Administration) Poker General Public: $ 195 for buy-in, food &amp; 2 drinks Social General Public: $ 145 for food &amp; 2 drinks Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players in Tournament Style Game **Buy in advance online before attending. No tickets sold at the door. No cash or check payments to be accepted. **All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable Register (on external website) Club of Northern California sagarwal@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&amp;A  MIT Sloan Club of New York