named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fast Track Program
Expedited funding process for startups with a lead investor who has committed at least $25k and meets other criteria
Lead Investor Program
Assigns a volunteer lead investor to each funded company to coordinate support and communication
Mentorship Program
Matches founders with experienced HBSAANY members for guidance and strategic advice
Monthly Pitch Nights
Held on the first Monday of each month for accredited investors to evaluate startup investment opportunities
Sector Lead Network
Specialized teams in 25+ sectors including AI, Fintech, and Life Science that identify promising startups and support due diligence
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Funds early-stage companies through venture investmentHas invested over $40 million in more than 150 companies, closing at least one new investment round per month, with approximately one-third of recent investments representing follow-on funding.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Provides educational and networking forums for HBS alumni investorsOffers seminars, industry-specific events, and virtual learning opportunities on investing and entrepreneurship for Harvard Business School alumni, fostering a global network of investor engagement.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Provides mentorship and strategic guidance to portfolio companiesMatches founders and CEOs of funded companies with experienced HBS alumni mentors and provides ongoing support in strategy, market positioning, financial planning, governance, and growth execution through dedicated advisory resources.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts monthly pitch events for startup investment opportunitiesOrganizes regular pitch nights on the first Monday of each month for accredited investors to evaluate early-stage companies, including guaranteed and special-session opportunities for Fast Track companies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$74K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves29.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Anthony Gellert — Treasurer
- Barbara Miller — MEMBER
- Barry Goldman — Member
- Betsy Odita — MEMBER
- Donald Samuels — Member
- JASON E KLEIN — CHAIRMAN
- Jim Sherman — MEMBER
- Margaret Miao — Member
- Mason Du — MEMBER
- Richard Davies — member
- Sandee Springer — MEMBER
- Sharjeel Kashmir — President
- Tom Hirschfeld — MEMBER
- Trevor Bond — Member
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Angel Capital Association Coalition — Participates in programs and initiatives through the Angel Capital Association
- Angel Capital Association Network — Provides member access to ACA resources, events, and investor tools.
- Angels Capital Association Network — Membership in HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York includes membership in the Angels Capital Association.
- Arcturus Partner — Portfolio company receiving investment and support in connecting to customers and partners.
- EnerKnol Partner — Portfolio company whose founder received mentorship through the HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York program.
- GUST Partner — Uses GUST as the application platform for companies to submit pitch materials.
- HBS Alumni Angels Association Network — Part of the global HBS Alumni Angels Association
- HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York Partner — Chief ambassadors engaging with the New York entrepreneurial community across selected industries and technologies.
- HBS Club of NY Network — Member organization benefiting from the HBS Club of NY's commitment to HBS entrepreneurship and alumni startups.
- HBS Club of NY Network — Member organization within the HBS Club of NY, benefiting from its support for HBS entrepreneurship and alumni startups.
- HBS Club of NY Partner — HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York membership includes membership in the HBS Club of NY.
- HBS Club of NY Partner — Member association part of the HBS Club of NY
- HBS Expert Mentors Partner — Collaborates with HBS Expert Mentors to provide mentorship and business support to portfolio companies.
- HBSAANY Mentor Committee Partner — Interfaces with the HBSAANY Mentor Committee to identify mentors and sources of company support.
- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels Association Network — Member of the global network of HBS alumni angel chapters.
- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater NY Partner — Sharjeel Kashmir serves as President and previously as co-chair of the screening committee.
- Harvard Business School Club of New York Partner — Joint membership arrangement offering shared programs, fellowships, and awards.
- Integrated Reality Labs Partner — Portfolio company receiving investment and strategic support.
- Mason Du Partner — HBSAANY Board Member, External Relations Co-Chair
- SleepScore Labs Partner — Portfolio company receiving investment and strategic support in sleep health innovation.
- xCures Partner — Portfolio company receiving investment and strategic partnership in healthcare technology.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accelerated Investment Decision-Makingmethodology: accelerated_due_diligenceBy hosting monthly pitch nights and rapidly forming due diligence teams, the organization shortens the investment evaluation timeline and accelerates funding decisions, because structured, time-bound processes reduce delays and increase responsiveness to time-sensitive startup funding needs.
- Peer-Led Learning and Networked Investment Educationmethodology: peer_learning_networkBy creating a Harvard-affiliated peer network where alumni of all experience levels engage in shared deal evaluation and investment activities, the organization enables novice and experienced investors to learn angel investing through direct participation and mentorship, because peer-driven experiential learning increases knowledge transfer and investment confidence.
- Sector-Specialized Deal Sourcing and Due Diligencemethodology: sector_specializationBy organizing investment evaluation through dedicated sector leads and teams with deep industry expertise, the organization improves deal flow quality and due diligence rigor, because specialized knowledge enables more accurate assessment of innovation, market potential, and technical feasibility in early-stage ventures.
- Value-Added Investor Model with Centralized Mentorshipmethodology: value-added_investor_modelBy assigning Lead Investors as centralized coordinators and providing structured mentorship and operational support to portfolio companies, the organization enhances startup performance and scalability, because sustained, expert-guided engagement improves strategic decision-making, growth execution, and access to follow-on capital.