Executive in Residence

The Executive in Residence (XIR) serves as a mentor and hands-on resource to any students, faculty, or staff of Tufts Gordon Institute or the greater Tufts community seeking to launch a new venture, scale their existing startup, or grow professionally through a career transition.

Through active mentorship and constructive dialogue, the XIR helps community members develop the knowledge and skillset needed to lead positive change both within their organizations and throughout their careers. Through consulting with the XIR, our community is able to refine their innovative ideas and hone their skills in business development, management, and operations. 

The XIR works directly with individuals and teams through hands-on consultation sessions to sandpaper business plans and strategy. The XIR asks questions that drive students to improve their plans and offers advice that helps students become change agents in their careers.

The XIR is available to populations throughout the Tufts community for advice and consulting, including:  

• MS in Innovation and Management Students:  The XIR provides assistance throughout the formative phase for teams developing business models by helping to shape the financial, strategic, and operational aspects of their plans.
• MS in Engineering Management/MS in Technology Management & Leadership Students: The XIR is available to support on strategy, practicum, Capstone projects, and career transition advice.
• Other Tufts Community Ventures: The XIR serves as a professional resource for members of the greater Tufts community served by Tufts Gordon Institute on financing, growing, and operating business enterprises from launch through scale.

For the early stage of the entrepreneurial journey, from the initial spark of an idea and the first steps of a startup, the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) at the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts are available to offer their support and guidance. Then, the XIR picks up the baton for the next stage of company formation and development to help scale it to the next level.

Sandy Rosenberg joins the Tufts Gordon Institute team as our first ever Executive in Residence (XIR). Sandy brings over 30 years of experience in company formation, capital structuring, business strategy, operations, and direct investment to this position. As XIR, Sandy will serve as a mentor and resource to any students, faculty, or staff of Tufts Gordon Institute and the greater Tufts community seeking to launch a new venture, scale their existing startup, or grow professionally through a career transition.