Reza Satchu
About Reza Satchu
Reza Satchu is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and a founder of Alignvest Management Corporation. He has extensive experience in finance and entrepreneurship, having co-founded several companies and served in various leadership roles in the finance sector.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Reza Satchu has been serving as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School since 2020. In this role, he focuses on entrepreneurial management and decision-making within business contexts. His involvement in faculty research at the institution further emphasizes his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship.
Previous Experience at Merrill Lynch
Satchu worked at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Analyst in the High Yield Finance and Restructuring Group from 1991 to 1994. During his three years in this position, he gained experience in financial analysis and restructuring, contributing to his foundational knowledge in finance.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Contributions
Reza Satchu co-founded KGS-Alpha Capital Markets, L.P., a U.S. fixed-income broker dealer, which managed over $10 billion in assets before its sale to BMO Financial Group. He also co-founded SupplierMarket, a supply chain software company sold to Ariba Inc., and StorageNow, one of Canada’s largest self-storage companies, which was sold to InStorage REIT.
Educational Background
Satchu earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School from 1994 to 1996. His academic background supports his expertise in economics and business management.
Awards and Recognition
Reza Satchu received the 'Canada's Top 40, Under 40' Award, recognizing his contributions to business and entrepreneurship. He has also written a case study on the Flashfood app, highlighting his interest in social entrepreneurship and its societal impacts.