Guest Lecturer Directory
Entrepreneurship & Startups Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Founders and early operators on what starting and scaling a company is really like — fundraising, product-market fit, and the failure modes on the way. 6 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.
- Nicole KwohNew York
Product Management AI for Product Managers / Finding Product-Market Fit Software / Product Development Lifecycle User Research Methods Building 0-1 Software at a Startup v Big Firm Financial Services Transitioning from Academia to Industry Early Career Coaching for Graduates
In-person lecture · Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Docca V. PhanikumarBangalore
Energy, Chemicals & Sustainability - Decarbonizing Industrial Systems: Strategies for oil & gas, chemicals, and heavy manufacturing - Green Hydrogen & Circular Chemistry: Tech pathways and policy integration - Carbon Markets & ESG Metrics: From compliance to competitive advantage - Energy Transition Frameworks: Systems-level modeling and stakeholder alignment - Waste-to-Value Innovations: Case studies in biofuels, plastics, and e-waste AI, Systems Thinking & Policy - AI for Climate Action: Predictive modeling, optimization, and ethical deployment - Digital Twins in Energy & Infrastructure: Applications and limitations - Tech-Policy Convergence: How AI, data, and regulation shape public outcomes - Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning: Tools for resilient decision-making - Responsible AI in Industrial Ecosystems: Governance, bias, and transparency Education, Mentorship & Workforce Development - Bridging Academia and Industry: Capstone design, internships, and innovation labs - Mentoring for Climate Careers: Pathways in engineering, policy, and entrepreneurship - Systems Thinking for Students: A toolkit for interdisciplinary problem-solving - Ethics & Leadership in STEM: Case-based discussions for emerging professionals
Online lecture
- Narayana MaruvadaHyderabad
Management Courses - IT Product and Project Management, Technology Management, Product Management, Process Management, Management Information Systems, Quality Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management, Strategy Management etc. Information Technology & allied Courses - Web technologies, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence (Beginner to Mid level), Software Engineering, Software Testing etc.
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Tonya McNeal-WearyDetroit
Entrepreneurship, International Business, International Entrepreneurship
Online lecture · In-person lecture
- Sarah AntoHelsinki
Scaling a startup from $1M to $30M: what actually breaks (and how to fix it) What investors look for in financial due diligence — a CPA's perspective AI governance and the EU AI Act: what businesses and developers need to know From lab to market: how researchers can commercialize deep tech Fundraising readiness for first-time founders How diverse founding teams de-risk AI innovation Cross-border expansion: navigating US and European markets Revenue recognition, SaaS metrics, and financial controls in hypergrowth companies
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Arya UpadhyayAustin (In NYC for the summer)
Biodegradable Electronics & Nanorobotics Edge AI for Environmental Monitoring Microplastics and Sustainable Technology Women in STEM Leadership Student Research & Publishing Cybersecurity Fundamentals AI in Healthcare and Environmental Systems Entrepreneurship for Young Innovators Research Communication & Scientific Storytelling
In-person lecture · Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
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