Do you want to define what PLAY means on the web? We are currently searching for Product Managers who can bring Zynga’s games to the forefront of the industry: creating unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting users through games. Equipped with user data, the Product Manager will have the creative freedom to provide experience, direction, and measureable performance to the game design process, resulting in creating high quality casual games for millions. We’ll be on campus tomorrow, 11/28, and would be happy to meet and speak with you. Feel free to contact me directly at yoni@zynga.com to arrange a time.
[Event] RC Apple Event
Message from Apple:
Come meet us.
Learn more about our corporate business and our stores as we continue to expand globally.
Join us and your fellow HBS MBAers at a private Apple event on Tuesday, December 4th from 6pm – 9pm.
Let’s meet you.
Please provide a copy of your resume for our review by November 28th. Resumes may be sent directly to Melissa Lloyd at Apple via email at: students@apple.com
*Due to capacity constraints, this event will be made available by invitation only. Invitations will be sent after resume review which will begin shortly after the application deadline of November 28th. Unfortunately, invitations will not be transferrable.
Turning Ideas into Companies – Entrepreneurship the Silicon Valley Way
Turning Ideas into Companies – Entrepreneurship the Silicon Valley Way
Tuesday November 27 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm @ Harvard Innovation Lab
Since the development of the first microprocessor, Silicon Valley has been both one of the leading centers of U.S. technology development and a unique environment for turning ideas into reality. For almost forty years, entrepreneurs have formed new ventures, attracted investment capital and build companies known throughout the world. And that process keeps going, with thousands of new ventures being formed every year. But how do they really do it out there, and how can you do it yourself, for that idea you think can change the world?
Herb Fockler has worked with high technology ventures in the Silicon Valley since the early 1980’s. From initial incorporations, though venture capital financings and IPOs, to advising multi-billion dollars public companies, Mr. Fockler has advised hundreds of entrepreneurs, companies and investors in the computer hardware, software, Internet, semiconductor, biotechnology and cleantech industries, including companies such as Dolby Laboratories, Netscape, WordPerfect, Sun Microsystems, Tesla, Silicon Graphics and Earthlink. Mr. Fockler is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premiere legal advisor to high technology and emerging growth companies, along with the financial organizations that invest in and support those companies.
Mr. Fockler will be speaking on the current environment and process for founding and financing new ventures in the Silicon Valley in an interactive format, where questions and discussion will be encouraged.
Sponsored by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati.
[Event] Harvard IdeaBomb – December 5
Join us at the iLab on December 5th, from 7pm – 9pm, for an IdeaBomb! You’ll mix with students from other Harvard schools and form small groups based on industry preferences (e.g., Healthcare, Low-Cost Technology, E-Commerce & Retail, Entertainment & Media). Facilitators will then lead the small groups through an hour long brainstorming session to ideate on key problems and unmet needs, as well as solutions to solve these problems. After the brainstorm sessions, we’ll re-convene and have a mixer over pizza and drinks.
To apply for this event please complete the form at:
http://goo.gl/OMbD5
Application for the event closes on December 2nd, and students will be notified of their acceptance on December 3rd.
[Jobs] London UK: Head of Business Development for a funded startup
MOVE Guides is looking for a Head of Business Development to join its rapidly growing team. We are an exciting startup that is revolutionizing international relocation — making it cheaper, easier and social to move to a new city! We are backed by some of Europe’s top angel investors, including Sherry Coutu, Tom Hulme and Sean Park, and were recently chosen as one of the UK’s top 100 startups for the SV2UK 100. We are a global company, with users from more than 70 countries, and with expansion plans to four continents within the next 6 months.
The Head of Business Development will be responsible for leading MOVE Guides’ global roll out and partnerships, including those with business schools and expatriate groups. The ideal candidate should posses a strong global network, exceptional project management skills and an understanding of the hassles of living and working internationally. The position requires excellent negotiating skills, strong analytical capabilities with a constant focus on ROI, and determination to build a billion dollar business. The role will form a key part of MOVE Guides’ management team.
Responsibilities
- Work with MOVE Guides’ management team to develop and implement growth strategy
- Manage international city launches, including recruiting and managing local staff and suppliers
- Rollout MOVE Guides’ business school partnerships to key schools
Identify and negotiate key community partnerships to drive awareness and lead generation
Skills required
Experience developing and negotiating partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in an autonomous environment
- Strong project management and organizational ability to efficiently execute and prioritize tasks
- A high standard of work quality and a never-ending desire to change an industry
Additional skills, a plus
- Experience living and working abroad
- A strong global network from which to generate awareness and partnerships
- Prior experience at a top tier consulting firm or investment bank, or high-growth startup
- An MBA from a top programme
Details
- Immediate start date
- Competitive salary + equity
- London location, but opportunity for international postings in the future
To Apply
Please send a CV to: Brynne Herbert (brynne@moveguides.com)
[Jobs] Independent Project with Audible, Amazon subidiary
Are you interested in digital media? Audible.com, a subsidiary of Amazon is looking for an Independent project team to work with us to tackle one of many interesting strategic questions. We have a few areas a project team can focus on including: exploring international expansion, examining new business models, or marketing new technological innovations (last month we pioneered the ability to seamlessly switch between reading on your Kindle to listening to the professional narration of the book).
We can be flexible on the specific project topic so you can get the most of your field study. Please reach out to me- Ajay Arora (’08/D) <ajayar@audible.com> and we can structure the ideal field study.
Ideal for students interested in: digital media, mobile apps, consumer marketing.
Company Profile:
Audible.com, an Amazon company, is the Internet’s leading provider of digital audiobooks, featuring more than 100,000 titles available for download. Audible is a wonderful way to experience the thoughtful entertainment, relaxation, and escape reading provides; through your ears rather than your eyes. Using most any digital device, you can download a breathtaking range of titles that includes best sellers, nonfiction, and classics to carry you away anytime, anywhere.
Learn more about Audible here: http://about.audible.com/
[Events] Company Presentations – Apple, Box, ZocDoc, Zynga, Microsoft, Roshan
| Company | Industry | Class Year | Event Date | Event Location | Event Time | End Time |
| Apple, Inc. | Technology General High Technology / Electronics | 1st year |
11/27/2012 |
Spangler Auditorium |
4:00 PM |
4:45 PM |
| Box | Technology Computers / Software | 2nd year, 1st year |
11/29/2012 |
Aldrich 108 |
4:00 PM |
4:45 PM |
| Zynga | Technology Computers / Software | 1st year |
11/28/2012 |
Aldrich 207 |
4:00 PM |
4:45 PM |
| Microsoft | Technology General High Technology / Electronics | 1st year |
11/27/2012 |
Aldrich 7 |
3:00 PM |
3:45 PM |
| ZocDoc | Technology Computer-related services | 2nd year, 1st year |
11/26/2012 |
Aldrich 108 |
6:00 PM |
6:45 PM |
| Roshan | Telecommunications | 1st year |
11/29/2012 |
Aldrich 9 |
3:00 PM |
3:45 PM |
[Event] JTerm – Design Workshop with Clover Food Labs
January 2012, come immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop focused on designing solutions to real world problems.
From January 21-25, SEAS will be hosting jDesign, a design solutions workshop. Participants will be working with Clover Food Labs to develop novel and creative solutions to the food business.
The details:
January 21-25
9-5, every day
Meet in Pierce 301
Apply at: designsolutions.seas.harvard.edu by December 7.
Enrollment is limited and is first-come, first-serve.
[Events] HackHarvard HBS night
Are you interested in networking with undergrad CS majors? Come to HackHarvard HBS night for pizza, networking, and coding.
When: 12/4 9:30pm
Where: Maxwell-Dworkin (33 Oxford St)
Please sign up if you are interested (the number of spots is limited)
Microsoft Internship Webinars
Throughout the next couple weeks, Microsoft will be hosting a variety of informational webinars about the internship opportunities we have available for first year MBA students.
Please join us for conversations with Microsoft employees who were once in your shoes. They’ll talk about their experiences and the impact you can have as a Microsoft intern, and you’ll be able to ask important questions as you decide where to apply. Live webinars will be offered at the times below, and recordings will also be available after each event.
Marketing
Learn more about Marketing and Product Planning internships
Register: November 26, 9am-10am PST | November 26, 5pm-6pm PST
Finance
Learn more about Finance internships
Register: December 3, 9am-10am PST
Operations
Learn more about Operations internships
Time/date to be announced–stay tuned!
Supply Chain
Learn more about Supply Chain internships
Time/date to be announced–stay tuned!
