The MIT VentureShips Club

Mission

VentureShips provides hands-on training for the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Students work with MIT affiliated early-stage startup companies on real-life business issues ranging from market analysis, financial forecast, regulatory approval, business development, marketing, and more!

We collaborate with local companies in educating the new generations of entrepreneurs through a semester-long training program with seasoned entrepreneurs and CEOs. We also regularly host networking events so that students and professional entrepreneurs both from MIT and around the area can mingle and make contacts and learn from others' activities. This unpaid, non-credit program is educational in nature with active guidance from experienced mentors and entrepreneurs. No matter what stage you are at in your academic pursuit, you have much to contribute and much to gain from this program. Our alumni have gone on to work in start-ups, join entrepreneurial competitions such as 100K, or even start their own companies.

 

2009-2010 Organizers

President (Ben Huan)

  • Oversees entire organization, ensures that everything runs smoothly, and provides future direction to the club.

    • Executive Vice President (Jonathan Kluberg)

  • Work closely with the president and organizational team to make sure everything runs smoothly.

    • Vice President of External Relations (Steve Wu)

  • Heads the recruitment of companies and interfaces with them throughout the semester

    • Team Directors (Nisheeth Gupta, Jonathan Kluberg, Anil Rachakonda, Gagan Saini)

  • Works with the student and company teams to ensure that all sides are satisfied. They provide structure to the semester and guidance during projects.

    • Advisors (Jijun Chow, Lillian Dai, Kelly Davis, Josh Miller, Bryan Ng)

  • Bring expertise to the organization, and include past organizers, VCPE members and SEBC members.

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    Past Companies

     

    The students were conscientious, interested and interesting. The result was quite helpful for us as we developed a comprehensive overview for our product positioning as we get ready to go to market.
    Miles Flamenbaum
    CEO, SOMS Technologies

     

    Collaboration Between

    Venture Mentoring Service

    Science and Engineering
    Business Club

    Venture Capital and
    Private Equity Club