MassChallenge was founded with a singular purpose – to make it as easy as possible for entrepreneurs to launch and grow new ventures. MassChallenge co-founders John Harthorne and Akhil Nigam were working as strategy consultants at Bain & Company during the global economic recession in 2008. It was at this time that John and Akhil envisioned a creative, inspired society in which everyone is empowered and has the resources to maximize their impact. 

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Jon Nordby

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Hope Hopkins

Ernesto C. Martinez-Villalpando

Robby Bitting

Damon Cox

Matt Lashmar

The current leadership team at MassChallenge has a wide range of experiences in many different industries. Many of the members have experience with startups, as well as large companies. They also have experience in many different areas, such as marketing, sales, strategy, and business development. The team is also very well-educated, with members holding degrees from prestigious universities such as Princeton, Columbia, MIT, and the University of Denver.

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