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Coaching Sessions

Meaningful conversations with alumni and friends of the E-Hub

E-Hub Coaching Sessions

Coaching Sessions allow successful Bentley alumni to engage with the student community to share their experiences and wisdom with students in a short but intensive format. Bentley alumni who participate offer a unique perspective drawing on their entrepreneurship journey. Coaching sessions typically focus on a specific aspect (e.g. developing a pitch deck, brainstorming an idea, exploring the angel investing landscape, and others). 

Graduate and undergraduate students, staff and recent alumni are invited and attendance is capped at 15 participants. These 90-minute Coaching Sessions are held at The Somers Garage on weekday evenings and consist of a presentation followed by a discussion driven by those in attendance.  

Upcoming Events

Marc-Olivier Zwicky
From Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · 5:30 - 7PM

Join Bentley alum Marc-Olivier Zwicky, Co-Founder and CEO of AND Biotech AG, as he shares his transition from a successful global career to launching his own biotech venture. With leadership experience spanning Europe, Africa, and South America, Marc managed over $450 million in sales at Syngenta before stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. In this session, he’ll discuss the motivations behind his career shift, lessons from corporate life that shaped his approach, and practical strategies for navigating the uncertainty of building a startup. Whether you’re considering your own entrepreneurial leap or simply curious about life beyond corporate, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Stephen Gregorio
Wearing Many Hats: Lessons from a CFO/COO in Boston’s Tech Scene
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · 5:30 - 7PM

Join Bentley alum Stephen Gregorio, a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 30 years of experience helping software companies scale and succeed. From his early days at Arthur Andersen to guiding nine software companies through growth, fundraising, and successful exits, Stephen has seen it all — IPOs, acquisitions, and the daily operational challenges in between. In this session, he’ll share insights on the many hats leaders wear in fast-growing companies, how to navigate relationships with investors, boards, and employees, and what it really takes to steer a company from startup to successful exit. Whether you’re eyeing a future in finance, operations, or entrepreneurship, Stephen’s experience offers valuable lessons for every career path.

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Devin McGrath
Skip the Startup: How Acquiring a Business Can Fast-Track Success
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · 5:30 - 7PM

Join Devin McGrath, an entrepreneurial leader with over 20 years of experience scaling businesses across industries and continents, for an in-depth discussion on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). While many aspiring entrepreneurs focus on building from the ground up, acquiring and growing an existing business can be a faster and more predictable path to success. Drawing from his own experience acquiring, scaling, and successfully exiting a commercial refrigeration and HVAC business, Devin will break down key aspects of ETA—including sourcing deals, evaluating opportunities, financing acquisitions, and leading a company post-purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights, avoid common pitfalls, and explore if ETA could be the right path to business ownership for you.

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Upcoming Coaching Sessions

CoachDate
Andy JosuweitDate Forthcoming
Bryan GoodwinDate Forthcoming
Cody ClearwaterDate Forthcoming

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Past Events

2025

DateTopicCoach
March 25, 2025Beyond the Big Idea: Building Businesses with Labor and CapitalDoug Adams
March 19, 2025Scaling Across Different SectorsDamien Stile
February 11, 2025My Road in Commercial Real EstateCyrus Sakhai
Janurary 30, 2025Starting a Business with an Idea and No MoneyPhillip Mastroianni

2024

DateTopicCoach
November 12, 2024What is purposeful selling?Chris Tardiff
November 6, 2024Never Stop Moving: an Entrepreneur’s Approach to Firing Up your LifeSheri Saperstein
October 23, 2024Building a Unicorn: The road less traveledDebbie Millin
September 24, 2024How to Run a Successful E-Commerce BusinessBhargav Shah
September, 17 2024Building and Scaling Startups: Insights from Entrepreneur and Venture InvestorSergei Revzin
April 17, 2024 Building a Product-Led Culture Ed Gaudet
April 9, 2024Journey in Commercial Real-estateCyrus Sakhai
March 26, 2024From Bentley to HarrodsDavid Mintz
March 20, 2024Family Entrepreneurship and Independence BeyondLuis "Lucho"Noboa
March 19, 2024Being a Loan Officer and Mortgage Broker Shant Banosian
March 6, 2024From College Learning to the Business SphereIra Bornstein
February 27, 2024Mastering Self-Introduction, Pitching Ideas, and Asking Great QuestionsGarren Hilow

2023

DateTopicCoach
November 29, 2023The Misunderstood Realm of ProductivityOleg Popovsky
November 15, 2023Raising Capital - Exploring Alternative Approaches to Financing Todd Forrest
November 2, 2023How to be a Startup in the age of ChatGPT

Sree Sundaram, Mike Sternberg

 & Andrew Wolff

October 25, 2023High Tech Finance/Accounting, Software, and Revenue RecognitionJim Kelliher
September 27, 2023The Disciplined Entrepreneur Paul Cheek