Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Venture Scout Program

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs is the official alumni organization recognized by the Harvard Alumni Association for promoting entrepreneurship among Harvard alumni. HAE operates a Venture Scout program that identifies high-potential Harvard-affiliated founders for the organization's Accelerator and Global Pitch Competitions. Venture Scouts surface promising early-stage startups founded by Harvard alumni, students, and faculty, helping ensure strong teams receive visibility with the HAE network and investor connections. Scouts serve as connectors within the Harvard entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Venture Scout Program aims to identify and support high-potential Harvard-affiliated founders, facilitating their access to resources, mentorship, and investor connections. By leveraging the global Harvard alumni network, the program enhances the visibility of promising startups and fosters entrepreneurship within the community.

Prospective scouts should actively engage with the Harvard entrepreneurial community and leverage their networks to identify promising founders.

Eligibility includes being a Harvard alumni, student, faculty, or staff member with an interest in venture capital, startup investing, or entrepreneurship.

The program is open to all Harvard alumni, students, faculty, and staff interested in venture capital, startup investing, or entrepreneurship.

Participants gain active involvement in the Harvard entrepreneurial ecosystem, networking opportunities with successful entrepreneurs and investors, and influence over which startups receive HAE platform support.

The program operates continuously as part of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs' ongoing initiatives.

Hundreds of Harvard-affiliated startups have been featured through HAE programs, achieving significant fundraising and successful exits.