Entrepreneurial Workshops and Speaker Events

Lessons Learned: How Entrepreneurship at Tufts Shapes Careers and Decision Making

Moderator:

  • Jack Derby – Professor of the Practice, Derby Entrepreneurship Center; CEO, Derby Management

Panelists:

  • Matthew Alswanger, A21 – Associate, Liquidity Solutions, Antares Capital LP; Serial Entrepreneur & Advisor
  • Geoffrey Grumbach, A21 – Founder, Never Clog LLC

Description: 
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Derby Entrepreneurship Center with Professor of the Practice Jack Derby for a special alumni panel showcasing the real-world impact of entrepreneurial education at Tufts.

Featuring alumni working in private credit, institutional finance, and startup growth, this discussion explores how entrepreneurial skills developed at Tufts—initiative, problem-solving, leadership, and execution—continue to shape successful careers well beyond graduation. Panelists will reflect on pivotal career moments, lessons learned, and how the Derby Entrepreneurship Center has influenced their professional paths.

This event offers a powerful look at how Tufts’ investment in entrepreneurship education is creating lasting impact across industries..