Thu, Apr 09
|The Node (SEC 2.203)
Meet the VCs: Pear
Meet early-stage investors from Pear VC for a candid, small-group conversation on how founders-turned-investors think about building companies from scratch, and how to engage with venture long before you're ready to raise. Apply to join—space is limited and spots will be filled selectively.
Time & Location
Apr 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Node (SEC 2.203), Science and Engineering Complex, 150 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA
About the event
*Applications close on April 6th
The Harvard Grid Meet the VCs Series launches with Pear VC, a Silicon Valley-based pre-seed and seed firm whose portfolio has grown to over $300B in value, with companies like DoorDash, Gusto, Vanta, and AppLovin.
What sets Pear apart: their investing team has actually founded, scaled, and sold companies. They are operators first. This session will be a small-group dinner and discussion, not a formal talk or panel. The goal is open conversation with people who have been in the founder seat.
AI
SaaS
Enterprise Tech (data platforms, cybersecurity, developer tools)
Healthcare
Deep Tech (space, robotics, semiconductors, quantum computing, photonics)
Fintech
Biotech
Climate Tech
Consumer
Attendees will learn how Pear evaluates early teams and ideas across sectors, what they look for before a company has traction or even a product, and how to build a relationship with investors well before a fundraise. Pear invests across industries and stages their support from pre-seed through Series A, including hands-on help with hiring, GTM, and fundraising prep.
This session will be a small group dinner and discussion rather than a formal talk. You do not need a startup or a pitch deck to attend. Curiosity and thoughtful questions are encouraged.
Selected participants will receive location details in advance.
*A Note About the Series
Meet the VCs sessions are informal networking and educational opportunities. They are not confidential settings. We encourage attendees to use their judgment about what they share.
If you receive a term sheet, investment offer, or any formal agreement through a connection made at one of these events, the Grid is not a party to that process. We recommend consulting an i-lab legal advisor before signing anything. You can also seek guidance through the Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, the Harvard Grid Lab-2-Market Monthly Series, and email questions directly to us at grid@harvard.edu.
