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Watson Institute Alumni

Watson alumni have been recognized at a global scale for their work and commitment to impact.

447
Fellows
81
Countries
$185M
Funds Raised
1,900+
Jobs Created
10M+
People Impacted

A global and impactful community of alumni

Watson Institute alumni have been selected to Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship, and six have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. Alumni continue their education at Harvard University, Princeton University, and Oxford Saïd’s Business School.

90%

of alumni are continuing their venture, employed at leading Fortune 500 companies, or continuing their education.

99%

of alumni use a skill they learned while in a Watson Institute powered program up to ten years after graduation.

59%

of alumni remain in touch with their Mentor or an Impact Series Teacher up to ten years after graduation.

Venture Accelerator

78%

of alumni feel they are now living a life that maximizes their impact as a result of their Watson Institute experience.

Watson alumni have been selected to Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship, and Forbes’ 30 under 30 list.

Watson alumni have continued their education at Harvard University, New York University, Princeton University, among others.

Meet a few of our alumni

Our Alumni In the News

Alumni

Growth is in doing difficult things, in my uneasiness I find strength

Hammed Alabi, Nigerian who won a $5,000 Fellowship prize   Hammed Kayode Alabi is a…
Alumni

Western Union Fellow Provides Humanitarian Relief to Families in Afghanistan Through Community-Focused Nonprofit

By Shelby Crosier | Rollings School of Public Health  When Shakila Ali was five years…
Truist Foudation Fellowship, Mobu Enterprises
Alumni

Truist Foundation Fellowship Alum Jessica Lewis of MOBU Enterprises Announces the Launch of “Container Life Real Estate Masterclass” on Apple Store and Google Store

Watson Institute is excited to share a update from Jessica Lewis, CEO of Mobu Enterprises…

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