Events: Haas
Food Summit @ Berkeley Haas
Date / Time: Monday, October 15, 2018. 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Wells Fargo
Register here
The Food Summit is an opportunity for MBAs to learn about the latest trends / innovations in the food industry. The specific focus is on providing exposure to career opportunities for MBAs - both for internships (summer and otherwise) and for full-time roles. Speakers include: Clara Foods CEO Arturo Elizondo, VP of Operations at Good Eggs, the Farmer’s Business Network, FoodLogiQ , SweetGreen, and Greenhouse Capital. In addition, we will have a panel on sustainability / transparency in food supply chains and, finally, we will an have opportunity for informal networking, small group chats with Haas alumni working in the food space. *NOTE* The first Food@Haas members that arrive at the Food Summit will receive some brand new Food@Haas swag while supplies last.
Haas Marketing Summit 2018
Date / Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2018. 1:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Wells Fargo
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HMC's flagship event, the Haas Marketing Summit, is here! The theme of this year’s summit is "Brand Building" and can help anyone interested in marketing whether you are interested in food, tech, retail, or other consumer goods. The afternoon will showcase outstanding brands and marketing leaders, inspiring and equipping students to successfully pursue a career in marketing. The agenda includes 2 keynote speakers (Once Upon a Farm and Brandless), a tech marketing panel, industry-specific breakout sessions, and a happy hour (5:30 – 7:30). All members of the Haas community are invited. We look forward to seeing you there!
NEW: The Future of Protein
Date / Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location: Chou Hall, N470
Register here
This talk provides an overview of the current problems posed by
industrialized animal agriculture, and how cell- and plant-based meat companies are solving these issues while building profitable, transformative companies. Business students are presented with one of the most exciting opportunities for building a career that makes a true impact.
Students will come away with an understanding of the resources GFI has available to those interested in the space. These resources include industry and investor connections, market research, and professional support such as legal, scientific, marketing, and more.
Please reach out to kate_hancock@mba.berkeley.edu with questions.
NEW: DanoneWave Presentation
Date / Time: Wednesday, October 24, 2018. 5:45 - 7:00 PM
Location: Faculty Club, Howard Room
Register on CareerNet
Interested in sustainable food and brand management? Join us for the Danone North America Info Session to meet the team and learn about MBA internship opportunities at the largest Public Benefit Corporation and B Corp in the U.S.. We'll share what it's like to work with brands like Silk, Horizon Organic, Wallaby Organic, and SoDelicious, among others. We’re also hosting Coffee Chats on Thursday 10/25 (sign-up on CareerNet), and an Analytical Storytelling Workshop on Wednesday 10/24 (open sign-up through Marketing Club).Sign up in CareerNet. Coffee chats also available.
NEW: Crowdsourced Cooking Classes Host Form
Sign up here
One of Food@Haas’ most popular traditions, Crowdsourced Cooking Classes, is back! We are currently looking for volunteers to host these cooking classes. As a host, you get the unique chance to show-off your cooking skills, teach your classmates a dish, and enjoy a fantastic meal in an intimate setting. Food@Haas will reimburse you for ingredients!
Last year – lessons ranged from Mapo Tofu, to Paneer Tikka Masala; from Brazilian BBQ to Vegetarian Pasta! Please fill out this form by October 26th! We will follow up with you individually to finalize details.
Transforming the Food Industry Speaker Series
Date / Time: Meets on: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, and 11/29
Location: Haas School of Business, Cheit 210
Transforming the Food Industry Speaker Series will explore how companies are re-framing the way we think about food by questioning the status quo. Each of the five classes will cover a different topic with 2-4 speakers and will try to offer opportunities for class participants to deeply engage with speakers, such as dinners after class. Drop in if you'd like!
NEW: Courtyard Bites Featuring The Bird
Date / Time: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 12 - 1:30 PM
Location: Courtyard
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Prepare your taste buds for a tingle-- SF's The Bird opened in Berkeley, and we're bringing it to campus! The Bird is famous for its signature spicy fried chicken sandwich with crunchy apple slaw on a fresh baked bun. Ticket guarantees one delicious spicy chicken sandwich. Sales start 10/15 at 8:00 AM!
NEW: Food@Haas & HSF Volunteer Opportunity
Date / Time: Multiple dates and times in November but sign-up by October 26th!
Location: Yeah! Berkeley - 1744 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Register here
Sign up for a great opportunity to prepare and serve breakfast or dinner at Yeah! Berkeley, an emergency shelter program in Berkeley providing low-barrier access for youth experiencing homelessness (and contribute to your cohort's C4C points in November). Yeah! provides shelter for about 35 youth every night and provide basic necessities, offer case management and counseling, linkages to education, employment and housing, and opportunities for meaningful community involvement.
NEW: Good Eggs Trek
Date / Time: November 2, 2018. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: San Francisco
Sign up here
Good Eggs is an online grocery and meal kit delivery service that combines absurdly fresh local produce, meal kits for every occasion, grocery staples, and wine, beer, and spirits to wash it down -- all delivered same-day to Bay Area homes. The visit will include (1) a facility tour, (2) a presentation from the Assortment, Growth/Marketing, and Operations departments and from the CEO, (3) Q&A session. Lunch is included! Limited to 10 attendees.
NEW: Clif Bar Trek
Date / Time: November 16, 2018. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Emeryville
Sign up here beginning 10/24 at 8:00 AM
Join us for a trek at the Clif Bar HQ in nearby Emeryville on Friday, November 16th from 10:00am to noon! During our time on site we will tour their amazing facilities and meet with members of the Marketing, Operations, and Sustainability teams to learn more about the company and life at Clif Bar. Limited to 20 attendees.
NEW: The Wine Group Company Presentation
Date / Time: Thursday, November 1, 2018. 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Register on CareerNet
Come hear about The Wine Group’s Associate Brand Manager internship and stay for a wine tasting! Coffee chats also available.
NEW: Edible Education 101 Course
Date / Time: Starts January 23, 2019. Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Andserson Auditorium
Register by course number: UGABA192T-2
Edible Education 101 is a two-unit weekly lecture series that brings renown experts—leading academics and practitioners--- to campus to share their visions, research and experiences about food and its critical role in our culture, well-being and survival. Past guest experts have included Michael Pollan, Carlo Petrini, Raj Patel, Marion Nestle, and Dan Barber. Students are required to complete assigned readings, attend all lectures, and write two papers. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all schools at the University.
Non-Haas Events / Activities
S2G Ventures and Western Growers Food Competition
Competition Date / Time: Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Register here
Applications are open for 2018 AgSharks! S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) is seeking entrepreneurs with innovative solutions that enable growers to provide nutritious and sustainable food. We will be selecting 5 companies to fly out to Palm Springs to pitch their business for a chance to win $250,000+ in funding.
MBArk2Boulder Food Leadership Conference
Date / Time: January 2 - 4, 2019
Location: University of Colorado
Register here
This is the latest program from MBArk, which has been connecting students to the natural products industry since 2011.
It is geared toward graduate students, undergrads, and recent grads from all around North America who are passionate about careers in food – from marketing to sustainability to agricultural systems to entrepreneurship to investing to addressing food waste. Also contact Doug Massa, CMG Relationship Manager, for more details.
Project Opportunity with Grapery
Contact: CEO and co-owner, Jim Beagle, at jbeagle@grapery.biz to learn more!
Grapery is looking for an MBA who is interested in a strategy project.
Grapery is best known for their viral launch of Cotton Candy Grapes. However, their product line has become cluttered, and me-too offerings from competitors are proliferating. As a small farming company with a seasonal product, they are evaluating how they maintain their rapid growth in a crowded marketplace without losing their authenticity. They would love to work with an interested MBA on their market positioning strategy.
Career Opportunities
A Dozen Cousins
Role: MBA Marketing Intern for Fall 2018
Location: Berkeley, CA
Apply by sending a resume or brief cover letter to careers@adozencousins.com
A Dozen Cousins first product officially debuts January 2019, and their MBA Marketing Intern will have the rare opportunity to work on the launch of a new brand in the fast growing natural food industry. During this 10 week internship, they will report directly to our Founder and CEO, and gain hands-on experience planning several key marketing activations.
NEW: The Wonderful Company
Role: MBA Strategy Intern for Summer 2019
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Apply by looking it up on CareerNet
Resume submission due by January 1, 2019. Candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in operations, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equivalent leadership development positions. Additional experience with CPG strategy, with experience in operations, finance, and/or marketing preferred
Contacts
Want to get something on the Food@Haas newsletter (events, job postings, deadlines etc.)? Email our VP Communications (Bree Jenkins) with the event name, date/time, location, registration link, and a short 2-line blurb by Friday nights. It’ll be featured in the following week’s newsletter.
2018 Board
Co-Presidents: Jose Alonso / Shom Gupta
VP Careers: Victoria Williams-Ononye / Greg Schorr
VP Academics: Maryli Cheng / Maggie Fried
VP Finance: Nick Greczyna
VP Communications: Bree Jenkins
VP Community: Julianne Feder
VP Campus Partnerships: Nellie Boonman / Robert Bui
VP Bay Area Partnerships: Joanna Lyons
VP Sustainability: Elaine Hsu
VP Food Entrepreneurship: Aun Hussain
VP CPG: Jacob Koshland
VP Food Tech: Steele Lorenz
VP Investing: Richard Levernier
VP Food Service: Kevin Phan
VP Health / Nutrition: Kate Hancock
VP Desserts: Shweta Joshi
VP Tacos: Naomi Siegel
VP Beyond Dumplings: Sipian Wang
Club Advisor: Will Rosenzweig
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