Friday, February 10, 2012
1:00-4:00pm
Harvard Innovation Lab
125 Western Avenue, Allston, MA
Are you creative, energetic, curious? Are you looking for a vibrant career with great opportunity for personal development? If any of the above applies to you, then you don’t want to miss the Harvard Start-Up Career Fair!
As a Social Studies concentrator carefully studying the impact of new technology on society, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome such an impressive collection of organizations spanning several industries and all continents. It’s not hyperbole to say that a job with any of these employers has the potential to change the world.
In advance of the fair, be sure you know who’s coming (list here), and update relevant job documents to reflect the best of what you have to offer. When you speak to employers, remember to be brief yet confident, and don’t forget to follow up with a thank-you letter or email!
Not convinced? Check out this list of 10 organizations you don’t want to miss:
- Tumblr
www.tumblr.com
What it is: A popular micro-blogging site founded in 2007 by David Karp in NYC. Fun fact: The site now hosts over 30 million blogs with over 10 billion posts to date.- Vimeo
www.vimeo.com
What it is: A video-sharing social networking site founded in 2004. Fun fact: Notable users include the White House and Britney Spears, among others.- SimpleTuition
www.simpletuition.com
What it is: Online service that lets students compare and manage college loans. Fun fact: The company has helped more than 10 million families to date.- Venture for America
www.ventureforamerica.org
What it is: Postgraduate fellowship program with start-ups in low-cost cities. Fun fact: In their inaugural year, VFA’s goal: create 100,000 jobs by 2025.- Take the Interview
www.taketheinterview.com
What it is: A video-based job screening platform based in Cambridge. Fun fact: The company secure $775K in angel investments and has over 100 beta users.- Crittercism
www.crittercism.com
What it is: Platform for developers to diagnose app crashes and provide customer support. Fun fact: Investors include Google Ventures and AOL Ventures, among others.- MyDesignIn
www.mydesignin.com
What it is: A social search engine for home design and decorating products. Fun fact: PC Magazine named the company one of the top 5 products at DEMO 2007.- GreenLink
www.greenlinktufts.com
What it is: Job community for students and professionals; combines LinkedIn and GoAbroad. Fun fact: The site went live at Tufts in November 2011, preparing for wide release in 2012.- Counsyl
www.counsyl.com
What it is: Medical genomics company; created safe screening test for 100+ diseases. Fun fact: Used by over 100 fertility clinics; advised by Harvard Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.- NeuroScouting
www.neuroscouting.com
What it is: Combines neuroscience and video games to improve sport performance. Fun fact: The Boston Red Sox are reportedly evaluating the technology for future use.
Don’t miss these companies, and many more, at this incredible fair!
—Nicandro Iannacci, ’13
See tips for preparing for the fair here. On the day of the fair, SPECIAL SHUTTLES WILL RUN BETWEEN OCS (54 Dunster Street) AND THE iLAB FROM 1:00-4:00pm! In addition, Harvard’s Allston Campus Express shuttle stops at the iLab. See the orange line on the Shuttle Tracker for real time shuttle locations. (Note: The special shuttles will NOT appear on this map.)
