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Brian L. Trelstad is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School (HBS) in the General Management Unit and Faculty Chair of the Advanced Leadership Initiative. He teaches courses such as Social Entrepreneurship, Systems Change, and the Social Purpose of the Firm (SPF). His research focuses on social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and the role of business in addressing systemic societal challenges.
Education: BA from Harvard University, MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, MA in City & Regional Planning from UC Berkeley. Previously taught at Princeton University (2012-2019). Professional experience includes Chief Investment Officer at Acumen, Partner at Bridges Fund Management, and roles at McKinsey & Company and the Corporation for National Service.
His work emphasizes scaling social impact through hybrid models combining philanthropy, business, and advocacy. Key areas include global poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, and education equity. He serves on boards of organizations like Candid and the Global Development Incubator.
- Teaching Focus: Required courses (SPF, LCA) and electives on systems change and impact investing.
- Research Themes: Impact measurement, catalytic capital, and nonprofit governance.
- Awards: Henry Crown Fellow (Aspen Institute), Kauffman Fellow.
Recent articles explore topics like Latin American social enterprises, net-zero strategies, and AI-driven wildlife conservation (SMART case).
