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The HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship recently hosted their annual Demo Day at the Rock Venture Leadership Dinner, a signature gathering bringing together emerging founders, faculty, investors, alumni, and leaders from the Rock entrepreneurial ecosystem for an evening of connection, inspiration, and collaboration.

In 2000, Senior Lecturer Gerald Chertavian (MBA 1992) founded Year Up United, a national nonprofit that works to close the opportunity divide by connecting young adults without four-year degrees to meaningful careers. The organization provides training, mentorship, and paid internships at leading employers like Harvard Business School, creating a pathway for overlooked talent into fields like technology, finance, and operations. Since their founding, they have served more than 50,000 young adults across the country. As Year Up United marks 25 years, we talked with Chertavian about the organization’s journey, his decision to step down as CEO and teach at HBS, and the lessons learned along the way.