Getting a Job in a Tough Economy or Joining a Startup: What's Right for You?

Speaker: Howard Anderson, Former William Porter Chair at MIT

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Location: Engineering East (EE-96), Gangal Hall

Join Howard Anderson for a candid and practical conversation about navigating career paths in challenging economic times. This interactive session will help you understand how to position yourself for success, whether you're aiming to land a job in a tough market or considering the exciting but uncertain path of joining a startup.

About Howard Anderson

Howard Anderson brings decades of entrepreneurial and academic expertise to this conversation. He is the founder of The Yankee Group, an INC 500-recognized technology research firm that was later acquired by Reuters, demonstrating his ability to build and scale successful ventures. As co-founder of Battery Ventures, he has been instrumental in raising 14 funds, including a recent $3.5 billion fund, giving him deep insights into what makes startups succeed and fail.

A former William Porter Distinguished Faculty member at MIT Sloan, Anderson has taught at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Dartmouth's Tuck School, Technion, and the Indian School of Business. He will teach Entrepreneurial Managing in Adversity and Entrepreneurial Sales and Sales Management at the Florida Atlantic College of Engineering 
and Computer Science, bringing guest speakers such as Brad Levine and former Sotheby's CEO Mike Ainslie.

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• Learn What Employers Want - Understand the skills, mindset, and qualities that make candidates stand out in competitive job markets
• Evaluate Startup Opportunities - Discover how to assess startup potential, culture fit, and growth prospects before making the leap
• Build Career Momentum -Develop strategies for continuous growth and positioning yourself for  success in any economic climate