Harvard Business School Club of New York

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of New York Restoration Project’s Sherman Creek Park!

We had the opportunity to explore NYRP’s inspiring work transforming and stewarding more than 80 acres of parkland across Northern Manhattan. From the planting beds growing food and herbs, to peach trees, blueberry bushes, and strawberry patches, this urban agriculture hub also serves as a wetland restoration project. We saw oyster beds, seagulls, a frog, mushrooms growing, and even the Circle Line!

Overall, the Tour offered our HBSCNY guests a look at how green spaces can strengthen communities and support environmental sustainability.

A special thank you to the team at New York Restoration Project for sharing their expertise and showcasing the impact of their work in creating healthier, more vibrant neighborhoods throughout New York City.

🚀 Thinking about bootstrapping your startup or raising capital?

Join founders who built and scaled successful companies by starting with a bootstrapped approach. Hear candid lessons on generating revenue, managing growth with limited resources, scaling effectively, evaluating when and whether to seek outside capital, and making strategic decisions that shape long-term outcomes, including acquisition and exit opportunities.

Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, startup leaders and operators while gaining insights from founders across cybersecurity, health tech, and enterprise software.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/49s7LIM

Open to the public ‼️

Spanning more than 80 acres, New York Restoration Project is transforming green space access across NYC 🍃🌍

Join HBS alumni for a guided tour of Sherman Creek Park at Upper Manhattan, NYRP’s programming headquarters in Inwood, and explore the Riley-Levin Children’s Garden, urban agriculture initiatives, and the Living Shoreline wetland restoration project featuring artificial oyster reefs.

Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot! Click here: https://bit.ly/4nQFa5z

📍 Sherman Creek Center
🗓️ June 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

We were thrilled to bring together industry leaders and alumni for a deep dive into the evolving private capital landscape. Lalit Reddy (CVC Capital Partners) and Chris Taylor (Third Point) shared expert perspectives on sourcing, underwriting, and scaling investments across private equity and credit, while moderator Sean Egan (MBA ’81) guided a thoughtful and dynamic discussion.

Special thanks to Sean Egan, MBA ’81, for organizing this outstanding program.

Thank you to Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison for hosting, and to our speakers and attendees for making it such a valuable evening.

This Tuesday, we welcomed an inspiring evening of conversation and reflection with author and TED speaker Simone Stolzoff for his book, "How To Not Know: Leading Through Uncertain Times".

In discussion with Joy Batra (JD/MBA 2014), Simone explored why embracing uncertainty may be one of the most important leadership skills of our time. From navigating ambiguity to leading with values when the path forward isn’t clear, attendees walked away with research-backed insights and practical strategies for thriving in uncertain environments.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this thoughtful discussion, and to Astoria Bookshop for providing copies of How to Not Know. We’re grateful to Simone Stolzoff, Joy Batra, and our host Knobbe Martens for an engaging and memorable evening.

An evening of art, reflection, and dialogue at Fou Gallery 🎨

We recently gathered for a special curatorial walk-through of "Flat", Szelit Cheung’s solo exhibition, guided by curator Yifu Liu. Through luminous, contemplative works, the exhibition invited us to explore the space between presence and emptiness, and how personal perception shapes artistic experience.

Thank you to Yifu Liu and Echo Yu He for sharing their insights, and to our community for engaging so thoughtfully in this intimate cultural experience.

What a night to remember 👏🏻

The 57th Annual Leadership Dinner brought together 400+ alumni and guests at Cipriani 42nd Street for an inspiring celebration of HBS leaders who are truly making a difference.

From inspiring words shared by the Harvard Business School Dean, Srikant M. Datar, and our honorees, to meaningful connections throughout the evening, the energy in the room was electric. Together, we raised $1.4 million to support Club operations, HBS scholarships and pro bono initiatives that empower NYC nonprofits, startups, and small businesses create impact.

Photos are now live! View here: https://bit.ly/3QRdDoi

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and supporters for investing in the HBS Club of New York. If you were unable to attend the Dinner, but would still like to donate, click here: https://bit.ly/4enMLpP

Leading Through Uncertainty

Join us on May 12 for a thought-provoking conversation with Simone Stolzoff, Journalist, TED Speaker (watch here: https://bit.ly/3QMilng) and author of "The Good Enough Job".

Simone will explore how embracing uncertainty can lead to better decisions, stronger leadership, and deeper purpose.

Drawing from his upcoming book 'How to Not Know', Simone will share real-world stories and insights on navigating ambiguity. Alongside moderator Joy Batra (JD/MBA 2014), you will learn how to lead when you don't have all the answers.

📅 May 12 | 6:00–8:00 PM

📚 Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/49eSZom

Join us for Giving with Purpose: Strategic Philanthropy and Donor-Advised Funds on May 7 at 12 PM (Virtual).

Hear from Virginia Sparks and Cristina LoGiudice of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, moderated by Hemali Dassani (MBA ’99), as they explore how to align your charitable giving with your values, family goals, and long-term wealth strategy.

From donor-advised funds to strategic grantmaking and legacy planning, this session will offer practical insights to help you create meaningful, measurable impact through philanthropy.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3Qo1K9i