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​​The Rocket Ship Startup List: 2026 Edition

The ~ 900 Top Companies to Work For, Including 35 Supernovas

Prepared by Jeffrey Bussgang, General Partner and Co-Founder, Flybridge Capital Partners; Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School:

“Each spring for the last decade, I’ve published the Rocket Ship Startup List – a …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Funding for Internships in New York City – All Industries

Is the concrete jungle calling your name? If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience in New York City this summer, we’ve got great news!  Harvard Club of New York Foundation, the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), and the Office for the Arts (OFA) have a program …

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming; & Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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Interstride Conference 2026: What Harvard International Students Should Know About Careers, Visas, and Global Opportunity 

April 2026 

If you’re an international student, you’ve likely heard a lot of mixed messages about visas, jobs, and what’s possible after graduation—especially as immigration policies continue to change. The Interstride International Student Career Summit (ISCS) 2026 brought together employers, immigration experts, and global mobility leaders …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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Firsthand Vault Guides

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RECENT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Michael Emanuel PhD ’25

  • Newton, MA
  • Founder & CEO Adiabatic Materials
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Kevin Meli PhD ’25

  • New York, NY
  • Equity Research Associate Royal Bank of Canada
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Folukemi Olufidipe ’25

  • New York, NY
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Nicole Chen ’25

  • New York, NY
  • Software Engineer Stripe
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Sarah Bridges ALM, Anthropology ’25

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • CEO Bridges Consulting
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Rebecca Cable ALM, Sustainability ’25

  • Seattle, WA
  • Sr. Sustainability Strategy Manager Starbucks
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Kenneth Haas ALM, Management ’25

  • Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations Horizontal Land Partners
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Marc Heissan ALM, Sustainability ’25

  • Darien, CT
  • Managing Partner Scope 4, LP
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Abrar Khan ALB ’25

  • Toronto
  • CFO JSS Wealth Inc.
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Yash Nahar ALM, Data Science ’25

  • Pune, India
  • Chapter Lead & Data Scientist UBS
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Iain Nelson ALM, Finance ’25

  • Richmond, VA
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Rita Nguyen ALM, Finance ’25

  • Los Angeles, CA
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Nina Plaushin ALM, Museum Studies ’25

  • Washington, D.C.
  • Nonprofit Museum work
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Ahmed Riesgo ALM, Anthropology and Archaeology ’25

  • Miami, Florida
  • Chief Investment Officer Insigneo
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Veronica Rivera Velazquez ALM, Industrial-Organizational Psychology ’25

  • Puerto Rico, FL, & MA
  • Small Business Owner
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Juan Rosales de la Garza ALM, Finance ’25

  • Denver, CO
  • Senior Investment Officer CEDS Finance
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Rajiv Roy ALM, Management ’25

  • Boston, MA
  • Senior Product Manager CVS Health
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Lissette Santiago-Oaxaca ALM, Journalism ’25

  • California, CA
  • Senior Business Analyst, Media
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Komal Shafique ALM, Finance ’25

  • New Jersey
  • Sr. Finance Analyst TD Bank
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  • Dubai
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Skill Building Courses

Pitching to Investors

Taught by Jana Lee
Find out what angel investors and venture capital firms are looking for in this course by investor and entrepreneur Jana…

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Taught by Tarun Khanna
This business and management course, taught by Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna, takes an inter-disciplinary approach to understanding and…

Write a Business Plan

Taught by Google for Education Course
Define and organize your business’s growth by writing a business plan.

Finance Foundations

Taught by Kay Stice and Jim Stice
Finance exists in the real world. It impacts everyone: individuals, families, companies, and governments. While it may sound complicated, at…

Excel for Banking Professionals

Taught by Michael McDonald
Across the world of banking and finance, Excel is simply indispensable. This critical tool serves as a blank canvas for…

Financial Modeling Foundations

Taught by Michael McDonald
By distilling key information regarding cash flow levels and risks, financial modeling helps decision-makers make informed choices based on data…

How to Succeed in a Case Study Interview

Taught by Jena Viviano
You’ve nailed the first few rounds of interviews, and now you’ve been invited to participate in a case study interview.…

PowerPoint Essential Training

Taught by Jess Stratton
You don’t have to be a designer to create a great visual presentation. Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint for…

Data Visualization: Storytelling

Taught by Bill Shander
We are wired for story. We crave it. Storytelling has played an integral role in our ability to make progress…

Copywriting for Social Media

Taught by Michaela Alexis
The right words can move your audience to act. But reliably finding those words—and fine-tuning them for posts on different…

Entrepreneurship Foundations

Taught by Kim Kaupe
Join Kim Kaupe as she shares the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Kim begins by providing a set of…

Advanced Consumer Behavior

Taught by Michael R. Solomon
A diverse and fascinating array of factors influence even the simplest buying decisions. Understanding the driving forces behind why your…

Customer Experience: Creating Customer Personas

Explore the LinkedIn Learning courses centered around consumer products.

The Data Science of Retail, Sales, and Commerce

Taught by Barton Poulson
How does technology constantly gather data from the world of commerce around us? What can you derive from the data…

Public Relations Foundations

Taught by Deirdre Breakenridge
Public relations (PR) is critical to any business that wants to create media exposure, sway consumer opinion, and maintain a…

Writing Ad Copy

Taught by Michael Duquet
Learn how to write ad copy that effectively conveys your brand and converts clicks into sales, traffic, and signups. Conversion…

Basics of Fashion Design

Taught by Robin Schneider
A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a must for anyone trying to jump-start a career in fashion. In this…
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