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Sam Lessin for Harvard Board of Overseers
Hello everybody,
In this episode, we're speaking with Sam Lessin, a prominent figure in tech and venture capital. Sam has held several exciting roles in his career. He was VP of Product at Facebook and subsequently founded two companies - drop.io and Fin. Most recently, he co-founded and is a General Partner at Slow Ventures, a VC firm that has raised over $750 million. He’s invested in dozens of innovative startups like Venmo, Solana, and Teamshares. Sam also writes prolifically, both on X/Twitter and The Information.
In this conversation, we'll explore Sam's latest endeavor: an against-all-odds run for the Harvard Board of Overseers. Sam, a Harvard alum, has grown increasingly alarmed by changes on the Harvard campus in recent years. He believes that the school requires serious reform - and must focus on academic excellence above all else while embracing free speech in the classroom & beyond. To reach the ballot, he must receive 3,300 write-in nominations.
We'll delve into what this role entails, the significance of the Harvard example in higher education, and the challenges of running as a write-in candidate. I found the conversation fascinating, and I hope you will, too.
~ Michelle
🎥 P.S. If you prefer to watch the video, you can find it below or on YouTube.
Resources/links:
* Sam for Overseer Website (includes instructions for nomination)
* Sample email template
Chapters:
* Introduction and Background: 00:00
* The Harvard Overseer Board: 03:20
* Confusion between Harvard Corporation and Harvard Overseers: 05:20
* Election and Term of the Overseers: 07:40
* Running as a Write-In Candidate: 09:10
* Challenges and Requirements for Nomination: 10:00
* Multiple Candidates and Bill Ackman's Slate: 13:50
* Power Dynamics and Administrative Reform: 17:00
* The Importance of Harvard's Example: 18:40
* Consistency in Political Statements: 22:10
* Advocating for Change as an Insider-Outsider: 25:40
* How to Support Sam's Campaign: 28:30
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.notesfromthefront.com
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By Michelle TandlerHello everybody,
In this episode, we're speaking with Sam Lessin, a prominent figure in tech and venture capital. Sam has held several exciting roles in his career. He was VP of Product at Facebook and subsequently founded two companies - drop.io and Fin. Most recently, he co-founded and is a General Partner at Slow Ventures, a VC firm that has raised over $750 million. He’s invested in dozens of innovative startups like Venmo, Solana, and Teamshares. Sam also writes prolifically, both on X/Twitter and The Information.
In this conversation, we'll explore Sam's latest endeavor: an against-all-odds run for the Harvard Board of Overseers. Sam, a Harvard alum, has grown increasingly alarmed by changes on the Harvard campus in recent years. He believes that the school requires serious reform - and must focus on academic excellence above all else while embracing free speech in the classroom & beyond. To reach the ballot, he must receive 3,300 write-in nominations.
We'll delve into what this role entails, the significance of the Harvard example in higher education, and the challenges of running as a write-in candidate. I found the conversation fascinating, and I hope you will, too.
~ Michelle
🎥 P.S. If you prefer to watch the video, you can find it below or on YouTube.
Resources/links:
* Sam for Overseer Website (includes instructions for nomination)
* Sample email template
Chapters:
* Introduction and Background: 00:00
* The Harvard Overseer Board: 03:20
* Confusion between Harvard Corporation and Harvard Overseers: 05:20
* Election and Term of the Overseers: 07:40
* Running as a Write-In Candidate: 09:10
* Challenges and Requirements for Nomination: 10:00
* Multiple Candidates and Bill Ackman's Slate: 13:50
* Power Dynamics and Administrative Reform: 17:00
* The Importance of Harvard's Example: 18:40
* Consistency in Political Statements: 22:10
* Advocating for Change as an Insider-Outsider: 25:40
* How to Support Sam's Campaign: 28:30
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.notesfromthefront.com