Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program Fall 2026 Open House
Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Join us for the annual Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program (BHEP) Open House on August 24th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
This event is open to Current UC Berkeley Degree-Seeking Students Only
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 PM - Registration & Check-In
6:00 - 6:10 PM - Opening Remarks, Dean Jenny Chatman and greeting from Executive Director, Rhonda Shrader
6:10 - 7:00 PM - Entrepreneurship Programs & Clubs
7:00 - 7:40 PM - Fireside Chat featuring, John Hanke, MBA 96 & Founder of Niantic Labs. Moderated by Professor Toby Stuart
7:40 - 7:45 PM - Closing Remarks
7:45 - 8:30 PM - Networking & Entrepreneurship Expo
Learn how BHEP can propel your entrepreneurship journey to new heights through our comprehensive suite of programs and student clubs, including:
Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Programs:
BHEP — Adeeba Fazil
EHUB Navigator — Karenna Rehorn
STEP — Kelly Ochoa
NSF I-Corps — Dave Weiner
UC LAUNCH — Katie Matuska
VCIC — Aaron Selverston
Entrepreneruship Clubs & Organizations:
HEA — Austin Pruitt
Haas Venture Capital Club — Felix To
Blockchain @ Berkeley & Robotics Hackathon — Mason Arditi
XR@B — Alton Sturgis
BPEP — Naresh Sunkara · Berkeley Postdoc Entrepreneurship Program
DDU — Lee Kantowski, Defense & Dual-Use Technology Club
BISG — Secretary Janet Napolitano & Jeff Fields
Mission Applied @ Berkeley— Secretary Janet Napolitano & Jeff Fields
H4D — Secretary Janet Napolitano & Jeff Fields
The event features a fireside chat featuring John Hanke (Berkeley Haas MBA 96') Founder of Niantic Labs, who is the driving force behind Pokémon Go, the hottest craze to hit smartphones, ever. The discussion is moderated by Professor Toby Stuart, Faculty Director of the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Strategic Initiative.
Network with fellow entrepreneurs, faculty, and industry experts from across campus.
Enjoy light food and refreshments while connecting with the Berkeley Haas entrepreneurial community and exploring the resources available to help you succeed.
RSVP today to save your spot.
Note: On-site registration will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to space availability.