Beginning in 1996-1997 the Lester Center has selected successful Bay Area entrepreneurs as Lester Fellows. They act as leaders, mentors and educators to Haas students during their one-year appointment. They hold scheduled office hours for any MBA students who need advice or help with their business ideas and careers. The Fellows are also judges of the MBA students' class projects. The opportunity to personally meet and network with the Fellows is a great opportunity for many MBA students. The Fellows are honored by their appointment and are always eager to take part in Haas activities.

"Being a venture capitalist is an opportunity to learn and teach continually. Becoming a Fellow of the Lester Center lets me extend my passion for helping entrepreneurs build successful companies to a new generation of business leaders." Terry Opdendyk, Onset Ventures, Lester Fellow 2004

"Working with Berkeley MBAs, especially the entrepreneurs, is always energizing. These people generate innovation and success, regardless of the business environment." Kevin Brown, Decru, Lester Fellow 2003

Fellows in Entrepreneurship:
2006 - Jim Hornthal
2005 - Jim Hornthal
2004 - Terry Opdendyk
2003 - Kevin Brown
2002 - Jim Hornthal
2001 - Steve Domenik
2000 - Hubbard C. Howe
1999 - Reese Jones
1998 - Jerry Fiddler
1997 - Joan Cooper
1996 - Anita Dimondstein

[top of page]