2. Alex Pozin & Emma Zhu Alex Pozin & Emma Zhu1 2
WHAT IS YOUR HTC MOMENT
Pearls of wisdom from Class of 2011
WHAT WILL BE
YOUR HTC MOMENT?
Dear Tech Leaders:
We come to Haas with different stories.
We join HTC for different reasons.
Some come to switch careers.
Some come to start up a business.
Some may have known their focus.
Some may not.
This is your moment to explore.
This is your moment to act as leader.
This is your moment to push the limits.
Of technology and yourself.
We are inspired and committed to cultivate a
community where you can not only nurture meaningful
relationships but also develop solid skills and industry
insights.
So when your moment comes, you know you are ready.
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PROFESSIONAL – PREPARE TODAY FOR TOMORROW
Provide a platform for you to explore your professional interests across
industry areas as well as develop solid skills to capture targeted opportunities
Gain Insights Develop Skills
Internal Resources
(Students of All Classes, Career Coaches, CSO)
Outside Resources
(Berkeley Schools, Companies)
Function
101
Career
treks
Speaker
series
Tech
faculty
lunch
Industry
101Professional
conference
Resumes
for tech
Interview
practice
Electives
info session
Tech 3+1
breakfast
Career
wiki page
New initiatives
Established initiatives
Real-life
project
sharing
Build industry knowledge
• Industry 101 workshops - collaborate with MOT and other Berkeley schools to coach HTC
members on industry trends and useful frameworks.
• Tech elective info sessions and cheat sheets - tap into academic resources and second-
years' wisdom so members can make better-informed decisions.
• Lunch with Rich Wong/tech faculty - create opportunities for members to interact with
industry veterans hidden in the school.
• Weekly tech breakfast (3+1) - 3 free topic discussions (members only) + 1 selected topic
in-depth discussion (alum/professors invited) every month. (Kudos to Marissa and Brad!)
• Speakers series - invite speakers from most wanted companies of your choosing.
Prepare for internships/jobs
• Resumes for Tech - How to create a tech-friendly resume.
• Interview practice - e.g. crack the Google cases; small group mock interviews.
• HTC career wiki page - capture and share information about career-related topics,
including employers, interview processes and questions, etc.
Strengthen your connections with industry
• Career treks - formal company visits before the recruiting.
• Professional conferences - connect with prominent industry conferences and create
opportunities for members to participate top-notch industry gatherings.
Become a PM black belt
• Function 101 workshops - invite second-years to share their "on-the-job" training.
• Real-life project sharing - invite alums to share their daily life, project process,
challenges, etc. on various functions.
PROFESSIONAL – PREPARE TODAY FOR TOMORROW
Descriptions of key initiatives (new initiatives in blue)
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EW/Full-
time Mixer
Alum company
visit/lunch
Tech round
table dinner Alum happy
hour
Club wine
party
HTC
networking
cheat sheet
Hiking, Surfing, Cook-off, you name it!
SOCIAL – BUILD TIES TO LAST
Cultivate an environment for you to not only connect with a vibrant community
of members and alums but also build deep relationships with like-minded people
New initiatives
Established initiatives
Build Relationships Expand Connections
Among Members
With Alumni
SOCIAL – BUILD TIES TO LAST
Descriptions of key initiatives (new initiatives in gold)
Get to know each other
• EW/Full-time mixer – integrate with another class, share your experiences and grow
your Haas network focused on technology industry.
• Club wine party – meet and mingle with technology fans and leaders. Get excited about
latest technology news and club initiatives over wine and cheese!
• Alum happy hour – a club-wide social event with HTC alums every semester and during
the summer.
• We aim to offer a balance between large events where you expand your industry
network through trusted connections and a variety of small social activities where you
develop strong relationships.
Share knowledge and experiences
• HTC networking cheat sheet – help you find people with similar interest and connect
with like-minded members to build intimate relationships.
• Integrated HTC communication platform – streamline club communication channels
to deliver information of your interest productively. Reinvigorate HTC blog into a
marketing/knowledge-sharing space while innovating social media delivery. (Have you
heard the first volume of HTC podcast from Dev? That is awesome!)
Build a stronger connection with HTC alums
• Informal company visit/lunch – visit the company and spend quality time with alums
on their campus. Learn what happens behind the scenes. E.g. Lunch at Facebook.
Dive into your area of interest and have in-depth interactions with alums
• Alum round table dinner – an intimate group setting of students mixed with 2-3 alums
based on interest areas (organized by company, vertical or role).
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Alex has more than 5 years of experience in
Product Marketing and Product Management.
Prior to Haas, he worked as the Director of
Product Marketing for eLynx and Product
Marketing Manager for Open Text.
In these roles, Alex developed marketing and competitive
strategies, launched new products, and redesigned user
experiences. Before discovering his love of tech marketing, Alex
worked for WaMu and Deloitte Consulting.
Alex is the lucky husband of Dr. Rebecca Green. In his free time, he
enjoys spending time with his wife, advising start-ups, exercising,
reading, and travel.
Alex attended University of Washington where he studied
Psychology, International
Studies, and Information Systems.
Co-PM for HTC Facebook page
Co-led a panel at >play conference
ALEX Tech Enthusiast/Hard-Core
Product Marketing Manager
Driven by an unstoppable passion for technology,
Emma determinedly switched career from
financial services to the design consulting world -
frog design.
Emma focused on product innovation strategy in the technology
and telecoms industries. She worked with designers and engineers
to create compelling consumer products. Her client portfolio
includes GE, Samsung, LGE, Lenovo, Intel, Qualcomm, China Mobile,
SC Johnson, and Huawei.
Emma majored in Management Information System at Shanghai
International Studies University and minored in Law at Fudan
University. She has traveled throughout China and other Asian
areas. Now she’s excited about adventures in both American
continents.
Co-PM for HTC Wine Party
Co-PM for HTC/DMEC Alum Happy Hour
Co-led sponsorship efforts for >play conference
Co-leading the hi-tech panel at 2011 Asia Business Conference
EMMA Product Innovator/A Mixed Mind
of Technology, Strategy and Design
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Thank you for your time and support!
- Alex & Emma
