Reza Satchu
About Reza Satchu
Reza Satchu is a Senior Lecturer and Founding Chairman at NEXT Canada, co-founder of Alignvest Student Housing, and has extensive experience in finance and entrepreneurship. He has held various leadership roles in multiple organizations and has contributed to academia through teaching and research.
Work at Harvard Business School
Reza Satchu has been serving as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the academic community by teaching courses focused on entrepreneurship and business strategy. His experience in both the corporate and educational sectors enhances his teaching, providing students with practical insights into the dynamics of business.
Education and Expertise
Reza Satchu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, completing his studies from 1994 to 1996. His academic background supports his expertise in entrepreneurship, venture creation, and business strategy.
Background
Reza Satchu has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He began his career at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Analyst in the High Yield Finance and Restructuring Group from 1991 to 1994. He later co-founded several companies, including SupplierMarket and StorageNow Holdings, and held leadership positions at Fenway Partners and KGS-Alpha Capital Markets.
Achievements
Reza Satchu co-founded Alignvest Student Housing in 2018, which has grown to become Canada's largest owner-operator of purpose-built student accommodations, managing over 5,200 beds and assets valued at over $950 million. He has also received recognition as one of 'Canada's Top 40, Under 40' and served as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
Entrepreneurship and Teaching
Reza Satchu has created and taught The Economics of Entrepreneurship course at the University of Toronto and NEXT Canada, which received high ratings from students. His focus on entrepreneurship extends to exploring social entrepreneurship and the impact of business on society, contributing to research on business strategy and leadership.