Ed Roberts, Professor at MIT - Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, Massachusetts. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Edward Roberts was the David Sarnoff Professor of Management of Technology at MIT Sloan and the founder and chair of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, where he pioneered the academic study of entrepreneurship[1][4]. As a leading angel investor, he focused on early-stage technology startups, particularly those emerging from MIT’s ecosystem, with a thesis centered on advanced technology management and high-growth potential[1][4]. Roberts typically made personal equity investments as a founding angel, often taking board seats and serving as an advisor rather than just a passive follower[2][4]. His notable portfolio includes HubSpot, Okta, 3Play Media, and Sohu.com, all of which he invested in at early stages[2][4]. He co-founded Zero Stage Capital, a group of equity funds providing early-stage capital to promising tech startups, reflecting his commitment to seed and pre-seed investing[9]. Roberts distinguished himself through extensive public writing, authoring or co-authoring 16 books and over 160 articles on entrepreneurship and the economic impact of MIT alumni-founded companies[4][8]. His research revealed that companies founded by MIT alumni generate revenue compa
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