Awards & Recognition
Newman-Galas Entrepreneurial Initiative
The Harold Newman and David Galas Entrepreneurial Initiative provides financial and professional support to Hertz Fellows who propose the most innovative entrepreneurial projects, with particular emphasis on collaboration among fellows. Awardees receive investments up to $25,000 to fund their work and receive mentoring from successful entrepreneurs within the fellows community.
Fueling Entrepreneurs
The initiative was established by honorary Hertz Fellow Harold Newman, a former member of our board of directors and a long-time supporter of and generous donor to the foundation. Newman changed the name to the Harold Newman and David Galas Entrepreneurial Initiative in honor of David Galas, a Hertz Fellow and chairman of the board. Through Newman’s substantial endowment, this award has helped enterprising fellows co-found 11 companies and develop new technologies with real-world impact.
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How to apply
All fellows are eligible to submit a proposal for funding, but the selection committee will give preference to in-school or early-career fellows when making awards. While the project team may include non-fellows, the proposing fellow(s) are responsible for the stewardship of funds, leadership and execution of the project, and submitting progress reports. The funds are provided with no strings attached, only the expectation that project leaders will be motivated to share their success with the foundation.
Proposals are to be no longer than 10 pages and may attach supplemental supportive material but must be complete of themselves in all technical and business details. Contact the Hertz Foundation to submit a proposal or learn more about the award.
Initiative REcipients
2018
Co-founders of Indicator: Hertz Fellows Ashvin Bashyam, Megan Blewett, and Aman Sinha, and John Cannon and Justin Norden
2018
Co-founders of Indicator: Hertz Fellows Ashvin Bashyam, Megan Blewett, and Aman Sinha, and John Cannon and Justin Norden
2018
Co-founders of Indicator: Hertz Fellows Ashvin Bashyam, Megan Blewett, and Aman Sinha, and John Cannon and Justin Norden
2013
Co-founders of Agile Devices: Hertz Fellows Allen Chen and Vyas Ramanan and Leo Tsai and Ben Merewitz
2013
Co-founders of Diffeo: Hertz Fellows John Frank, Max Kleiman-Weiner and Daniel Roberts
2013
Co-founders of Diffeo: Hertz Fellows John Frank, Max Kleiman-Weiner and Daniel Roberts
2013
Co-founders of Diffeo: Hertz Fellows John Frank, Max Kleiman-Weiner and Daniel Roberts
2013
Co-founders of Agile Devices: Hertz Fellows Allen Chen and Vyas Ramanan and Leo Tsai and Ben Merewitz
generous supporter, treasured friend
The Honorary Hertz Fellow possessed an insatiable curiosity and embraced unconventional thought. He was a risk-taker who sought out innovative research and creative problem solving, encouraging the entrepreneurial endeavors of Hertz Fellows with financial backing, business advice and access to his extensive network. He was a dedicated Hertz Foundation board member and donor for 30 years, contributing ideas in conversations always laced with laughter.
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A Dedicated Leader
For more than 20 years, Hertz Fellow and Board Chairman Emeritus David Galas led the Hertz Foundation with passion, dedication and a vision for its future. Throughout his tenure, Galas’ thoughtful and compassionate leadership enriched the lives of those around him. He was always focused on identifying bright young people and providing them with the support, opportunities and mentorship to maximize their potential.
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