Dr. Reza Satchu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Reza R. Satchu is a Senior Lecturer in the Business Administration unit at Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on entrepreneurship such as Founder Mindset and the Entrepreneurial Manager. With over 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and professor, Reza has co-founded and managed six operating businesses in various industries, selling them for over $3.5 billion. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alignvest Management Corporation, a private investment firm known for developing Canada’s largest purpose-built student housing operation, as well as other successful ventures such as Edgewood Health Network and KGS Alpha Capital Markets. Reza has also contributed to entrepreneurship education at Harvard Business School and the University of Toronto, where he created and taught a fully accredited course in Economics of Entrepreneurship. His teaching focuses on the dynamics of entrepreneurial decision-making and value creation, helping founders navigate the complexities of scaling their ventures. Reza holds a Bachelor's degree from McGill University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Instructing entrepreneurship courses focusing on practical applications and frameworks for navigating uncertainty.

Founder, Managing Partner

— Present

Alignvest Management Corporation • Canada

Building and managing a private investment company with a focus on scalable investments.

Awards

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King Charles III Coronation Medal

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Canada’s Top 40 Under 40

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McGill University Distinguished Leader Award

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TiE Toronto Lifetime Achievement Award

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (Optional/Recommended)
Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.