Harvard Club of Philadelphia

Author Series: “Starting Startups” by Doug Park

The Harvard Club of Philadelphia welcomes all guests to hear Doug Park discuss his book, “Starting Startups: Integrate People, Product, and Position" (May 26th, 2026) and share the framework that separates companies that scale from those that stall.

About the book:

Most startups fail because they cannot execute across the fundamentals that matter most. "Starting Startups: Integrate People, Product, and Position" reveals the interconnected framework that separates companies that scale from those that stall.  The 3P Alignment Framework—People, Product, and Position—shows founders how to align their team dynamics, market-validated products, and competitive strategy into a cohesive execution engine. Douglas Park challenges conventional startup wisdom with evidence-based insights, demonstrating why execution matters more than the idea. Learn why your startup should implement the 3P Alignment Framework to build a company that is fundable, scalable, and durable.

About the Author:

Douglas Park is a corporate and securities attorney in Silicon Valley, former business school professor, and startup advisor who has taught entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Before becoming an attorney, Doug served as Assistant Professor of Management at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and holds an A.B. magna cum laude with highest honors in  Sociology from Harvard College, a

Ph.D. in Strategy and Organizations from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a J.D. from University of Michigan Law School.

He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, and his firm Park Legal, PC is ranked in the Chambers Spotlight Guide (top 2% of small and medium size law firms in the U.S.).

About the Moderator:

Rosa Villalobos offers a unique blend of multidisciplinary experience across investment banking, operations, and leadership with over 20 years experience at both Macquarie Asset Management and Goldman Sachs. Rosa served as a board member and chair for a regulated entity with €24 billion in AUM, the INSEAD Alumni Association, The International School of Luxembourg and The Luxembourg Institute of Governance. Her commitment to lifelong leadership is evidenced by her completion of the Harvard Advanced Management Program in 2025 and the "Women on Boards" program at Harvard. She holds an MBA from ESADE, an MSc in Banking and Finance, and is a Certified Director through INSEAD.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, May 26th, 5 - 6pm

Location: Zoom link to be provided prior to the event

Cost:  Free!