Dinner with Prof. William Sahlman on 12 July 2010

Event Update: Case discussion with

Professor William A. Sahlman

Wake the entrepreneurial spirit in you!

No matter if you're an aspiring entrepreneur working hard to chase the next big idea; a VC investor looking for exceptional investment returns; a full-time executive dreaming about having a little side-business; or a curious leader wondering how to apply a bit of entrepreneurial thinking in your corporate environment, this event is a mustn't miss!

Many of you would remember or know of Professor William A. Sahlman, Dimitri V. D'Arbeloff, MBA Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration and Senior Associate Dean for External Relations, or simply the popular professor whose second-year Entrepreneurial Finance course is always over-subscribed. In fact, since the course was offered, over 8000 students have taken this course.

HBSAHK is delighted to host a welcome dinner for Prof. Sahlman on July 12. In this evening, we have the honor to hear Prof. Sahlman sharing his latest thoughts on global entrepreneurship and venture capital through an interactive HBS case discussion - "Dr. John", an entrepreneur trying to invent, manufacture, and distribute an inexpensive electronic toothbrush. The case to be discussed will be sent to participants electronically via a link a few days in advance.  Please kindly print a copy out and bring it to the event.  No extra copies will be distributed on the day.

Please join us for an evening of inspiring discussion!

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William Sahlman is the Dimitri V. D'Arbeloff - Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. The d'Arbeloff Chair was established in 1986 to support teaching and research on the entrepreneurial process. 

Mr. Sahlman received an A.B. degree in Economics from Princeton University, an M.B.A. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Business Economics, also from Harvard.

His research focuses on the investment and financing decisions made in entrepreneurial ventures at all stages in their development. Mr. Sahlman has written numerous articles on topics including entrepreneurial management, venture capital and private equity, deal structuring, and the role of entrepreneurship in the global economy. 

Mr. Sahlman is Senior Associate Dean for External Relations.  He was co-chair of the Entrepreneurial Management Unit from 1999 to 2002. From 1991 to 1999, he was Senior Associate Dean, Director of Publishing Activities, and chairman of the board for Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation. From 1990 to 1991, he was chairman of the Harvard University Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility. He is a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of several private companies and not-for-profit organizations.