Beyond Yourself, Entrepreneurship Edition
When Harry Goldberg was a student in Haas’ dual MBA/MPH program, his friends playfully dubbed him ABC Harry: Always Be Connecting. Networking comes naturally to Goldberg, so it’s not surprising that he eventually turned this talent into a thriving business called HealthTech Hang.
The idea was born of the pandemic, when in-person socializing was off limits. “I was in Slack communities and on LinkedIn, but I missed having authentic relationships built on in-person experiences,” Goldberg says. Once COVID restrictions were lifted, he set about creating the gatherings he’d enjoyed before the pandemic, connecting with folks who were working at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
He began by reaching out to friends and acquaintances, inviting them to a bar after work. About 30 people attended. The meetup was so successful that Goldberg, who was working as a product manager at healthtech startups, made his gatherings a regular event.
Eventually, people offered to sponsor the events, and Goldberg expanded the menu to include coworking days, conferences, dinners, and more. Last January, he invested all of his professional time to turn the hobby into a profitable business. With a membership of more than 3,000, HealthTech Hang offers something for everyone. Recruiters can chat with potential candidates. Job seekers can meet with potential employers. Others may be looking to buy or sell services or to fundraise.
Goldberg recently partnered with the Haas Healthcare Association on a HealthTech Hang happy hour, because he wanted to “make sure Haas students benefited from being in the Bay Area as soon as they got to campus.”
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