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SUMMARY:An Insider's Guide to Product Management
DESCRIPTION:Curious about product management but not sure what the role really is? In this dynamic panel\, senior product leaders from consumer tech\, fintech\, and edtech share what product managers do\, how the role varies across industries\, and how students can get started. \nOur confirmed panelists include: \n\nNakul Arora\, Senior Product Manager for Stays Search at Kayak. Nakul has a wealth of experience in the travel and hospitality sector\, including founding the Hotel Silver Palace\, a 30-room hotel catering to 18\,000 guests annually. Nakul holds a BS of Technology in Mining from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)\, Varanasi\, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University.\nAlo Mukerji\, Senior Vice President of Product Management at US Bank. Alo has led product teams across industries\, including Constant Contact (marketing SaaS)\, Buildium (property tech)\, Toast (retail point of sales) and many more. Alo holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.\nChimuanya Okoro-Dorisca is the Group Product Manager at Meazure Learning. She also teaches EM51 Engineering Management at Tufts. She has also worked in diverse sectors\, from Paytronix (a marketing platform for restaurants and convenience stores) to edX (edTech – online learning platform) and Examity\, now part of Meazure Learning (edTech – proctoring software). Chimuanya holds a BA in Computer Science and American Studies from Wellesley College.\nThis panel is moderated by Professor Elaine Chen\, a hardware startup veteran who has run numerous engineering and product management organizations prior to joining Tufts. Elaine holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.\n\nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen\, who teaches ENT162 Bringing Product to Market at Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/pm-leadership-panel/
LOCATION:JCC 180\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Event: The Side Hustle LaunchPad
DESCRIPTION:There have never been more opportunities to explore entrepreneurship than there are today. From solopreneurship\, to technology startups\, to hyper-niche service providers\, and product-based businesses\, there are an abundance of opportunities to transform your ideas\, skills\, and expertise into a meaningful line of income.  \nAnd\, in the climate of economic uncertainty that is 2026\, as the dynamics of the workplace change at an unprecedented rate\, the value of developing the skills and knowledge needed to grow new lines of income has never been more valuable.   \nIntroducing The Side Hustle LaunchPad\, a FREE 60 minute workshop that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your ideas\, skills\, and expertise into a new line of income this summer!  \nOn Thursday\, January 29th\, you’ll join a live training session\, where you’ll learn the step by step process you’ll need to validate your ideal target customer\, design your side hustle business model and plan the launch of your new product or service. You will leave this session ready to hit the ground running with your side hustle\, and you’ll have a clear plan in place to make this the summer of your side hustle! \nThis session is available for all current students. Registration is now open and space is limited!  \nRegistration link coming soon! \nBrought to you by Jeff Mitchell\, CEO of Lane Two\, in collaboration with Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts and other universities. \nAbout Jeff Mitchell – Side Hustler and Digital Nomad\nA former English teacher\, Jeff has enjoyed a winding entrepreneurial pathway since diving into the world of side hustling and entrepreneurship in 2012. Early in his journey\, he founded an education technology company at the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo\, Ontario\, then ran corporate innovation and startup programming at various Canadian Innovation Centres. In 2016\, he designed an innovative course that upskilled underemployed graduates in ecommerce and digital marketing by pairing them with local small businesses to support their digital transformation through hands-on learning. He led the formation of a partnership with Shopify\, Hubspot\, and Wilfrid Laurier University\, and raised a total of 1.4 million dollars to fund a two year pilot for this program. Since then\, he has carved out a niche as a freelance curriculum developer\, course creator\, coach and consultant. \nToday\, Jeff has a portfolio of work that includes being the founder of Lane Two\, where he helps grassroots entrepreneurs to transform their lives through side hustling. Jeff is a Canadian leader in Side Hustle training\, having supported over 2000 people to start side hustles since 2021. Jeff also supports large organizations to test and grow new lines of revenue – he has worked with Canon Canada to develop and launch over 10 online classes. He also engages in freelance coaching with leadership teams\, and travels across Canada as a speaker at various entrepreneurship and future of work events.  \nBased out of Kitchener-Waterloo\, Ontario\, Jeff runs Lane Two with his wife\, Laura. They are digital nomads who spend 75-90 days per year living and working across Canada and internationally.  \n 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/the-side-hustle-launchpad/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat With Caleb Dean\, Writer\, Educator\, Small Business Owner & Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a fireside chat with Caleb Dean\, writer\, educator\, small business owner\, and advisor to talk about the critical role that customer discovery and primary market research plays in design\, small business creation\, organizational transformation and more. \nAbout Caleb Dean \nCaleb has worked in rural economic development and conflict resolution with diverse groups of stakeholders in Western Massachusetts\, Eastern Oregon\, and the interior West. He started and designed a co-working office space in his hometown that’s been in business since 2008. He also runs Cambridge Naturals\, a 48 year old natural products retail business with his wife in Cambridge and Boston which they have helped double in sizxe over the last eight years. He has worked with a multitude of creative\, passionate individuals\, teams\, and groups to drive positive change and increase the value of their endeavors. \nCaleb holds a BS in Environmental Design from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Presidio Graduate School. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen\, who teaches ENT100 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/calebdean-pmr/
LOCATION:Nelson 112
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:How Products Get Launched
DESCRIPTION:How do products move from being built to being used? In this fireside chat\, Julia\, a Product Marketing Associate at CarGurus\, offers a clear\, real-world introduction to how products get launched. She will break down what product marketing is\, how it differs from product management\, and the day-to-day work involved in bringing products to market. \nOur confirmed speakers include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Giatrelis is a double Jumbo who is currently a Product Marketing Associate at CarGurus. She is also the Founder & CEO of GlutenFreedomForAll\, a gluten free snack company for people with celiac disease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis panel is moderated by Professor Elaine Chen\, a hardware startup veteran who has run numerous engineering and product management organizations prior to joining Tufts. Elaine holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.\n\nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen\, who teaches ENT162 Bringing Product to Market at Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/pmm-launch/
LOCATION:JCC 180\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Product Management: Startup vs. Bigco
DESCRIPTION:In this panel\, startup product leaders share how they work and explore how their work differs from product roles in large companies. The conversation will explore how rapid product iterations works in a startup setting\, where the team defines\, designs\, develops\, and launches new products and services without being constrained by legacy products or an existing customer base. \nPanelists will discuss how startup product teams operate with lighter\, right-sized processes that can be fast-moving\, informal\, and occasionally chaotic\, while still staying grounded in product thinking. Students will gain a clear view of how product roles are implemented in a startup environment–and how those skills translate across career paths. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\nAlex Ocampo\, A14\, Entrepreneurship Minor\, Founder & CEO of Ganance\, a startup behind a modular wearable that makes every watch a smartwatch.\n\nEric Olson\, Assistant Director of Product at Center for Open Science\, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting open science practices in research. \nXiao Zhou\, MSIM ’23\, Founder of HIPOND\, a startup that helps international students and newcomers to a city furnish their spaces.\nAnica Zulch\, A23\, Product Manager\, Quantified AI\, a startup that provides an AI role play solutions for sales teams.\n\nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen\, who teaches ENT162 Bringing Product to Market at Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/pm-startup/
LOCATION:JCC 180\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Building\, Scaling\, and Reinventing: Lessons from a Full-Stack CEO
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with Matt Blumberg\, CEO of Markup AI\, as we explore how AI is transforming customer discovery\, market research\, and early‑stage venture building. Matt will share practical insights for founders and student entrepreneurs on using AI to test ideas faster\, understand users more deeply\, and build stronger organizations from day one. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Moneer Azzam at Tufts\, who teaches ENT100 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning. \nAbout Matt Blumberg \nMatt Blumberg is a veteran tech entrepreneur\, board leader\, and author who has spent his career helping startups scale with clarity and discipline. Before founding Markup AI\, he led Return Path and Bolster\, supporting thousands of founders and executives in developing their leadership and operational strategy. At Markup AI\, he focuses on empowering teams with responsible\, human‑centered AI tools that accelerate learning and decision‑making.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/mattblumberg/
LOCATION:JCC 180\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
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SUMMARY:Inside Early Stage Investing With Jackson Saunders and Khat Zorig
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with early stage investors\, Jackson Saunders and Khat Zorig\, as they demystify how venture capital works and when it matters for founders. \nNot all ventures need VC funding — but for those that do\, understanding the path from angel investment to exit is key. Both speakers are founders turned investors who have sat on both sides of the table. Jackson\, a Double Jumbo (ENT minor + MSIM)\, invests in robotics and AI at Cybernetix Ventures. Khat\, an MIT alumna\, co-founded a mental health startup at MIT Sloan and now invests in early stage ventures. \nLearn what investors look for and how today’s fundraising landscape works. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen at Tufts\, who teaches ENT101 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/earlystagevc-jackson-khat/
LOCATION:Nelson 112
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Legal Essentials For Founders with Michael Douglas
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Michael Douglas\, Partner at Gennari Aronson\, LLP and a trusted advisor to founders\, growth‑stage companies\, and investors. A Tufts graduate with a B.A. in Psychology; Michael went on to earn his J.D. from Boston College Law School before building a career in corporate and transactional law. With deep experience in mergers and acquisitions\, securities\, and venture financing\, he brings a practical\, founder‑focused perspective to the legal challenges of starting and scaling a business. Our fireside chat will explore his path from Tufts to corporate attorney and the legal insights every entrepreneur should understand. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Moneer Azzam\, who teaches ENT101 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning at Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/legal-michaeldouglas/
LOCATION:JCC 170\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Leading through Influence: A Product Manager's Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with Nick Katis\, a veteran product leader\, as he shares how product managers create impact through influence\, not authority. \nNick will unpack what it really means to be the “glue” of a product team — aligning engineering\, design\, sales\, marketing\, customer support\, and other stakeholders — and how this plays out across big and small companies\, in both hardware and software. You’ll hear real-world stories and walk away with actionable insights on leading cross-functional product teams\, building trust\, and driving results without formal power. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Elaine Chen\, who teaches ENT162 Bringing Product to Market at Tufts University.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/leadbyinfluence/
LOCATION:JCC 180\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Mike Curry\, Co-founder\, Life After Prison
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with Mike Curry\, Co-founder and Executive Director\, Life After Prison. \nMike Curry\, a native of the Dorchester section of Boston\, has always had a natural talent for writing. He is the author of the compelling “3 Pounds of Pressure” series\, which vividly portrays life growing up in the inner-city of Boston. \nIn addition to his writing career\, Mike is also a dedicated business mentor and coach. He thrives off of organizing\, strategic planning and executing. However\, his true passion lies in helping individuals who have been incarcerated to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. He firmly believes in providing support and guidance to returning citizens\, allowing them to regain their footing and create a brighter future. \nThis is an Inside the Classroom event hosted by Professor Moneer Azzam at Tufts\, who teaches ENT100 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fireside-chat-mike-curry/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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