Although the chief mission of MIT Sloan is to develop principled, innovative leaders who improve the world, entrepreneurship and innovation play a significant part in this equation.

Erin Scott and Scott Stern from the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship share their thoughts on mentoring in the realm of entrepreneurship. Their insights reflect in-depth research as well as practical experience in guiding and analyzing how mentors can make—or break—a fledgling venture.

Will Blodgett, MBA ’12, channels his empathy in his work creating sustainable, high quality, and high opportunity affordable housing.

Perrin Quarshie, MBA ’16, hoped to learn what pitfalls to avoid and how to make a sustainable career during the 2008 recession. What he found, though, would go far beyond his short-term future.

In April, Frederic Kerrest, MBA ’09, co-founder, executive vice chairperson, and COO of Okta, transformed his podcast into the book "Zero to IPO: Over $1 Trillion of Actionable Advice from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs."

From designing and creating environmentally sound materials to fostering connections between organizations and inclusivity experts, ventures founded and managed by MIT and MIT Sloan alumnae are making positive impacts on the world.

How Snejina Zacharia, SF ’13, built Insurify by turning personal frustration into market innovation.

Several sessions at the 2024 MIT Sloan Reunion explored the use of AI in health care, entrepreneurship, tourism, and agriculture.