Post by Tahsin Alam

Some big news in my professional life. For more than 20 years, my career has been grounded in service—to students, institutions, alumni, donors, and communities. Across roles in higher education as an executive recruiter, management consultant, operator, and fundraiser, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary leaders, Presidents  and executive teams. I leave that chapter deeply grateful for what it taught me about leadership, stewardship, and impact. Today, I’m excited to share that I’m joining Rune Technologies as Head of Talent Rune was co-founded by my longtime friend David Tuttle, now CEO, and Peter Goldsborough, co-founder and CTO. When David shared what he and Peter were building—AI-enabled, mission-critical software that modernizes military logistics and keeps military personnel supplied in contested environments—it immediately resonated. I’m energized to bring two decades of experience scaling organizations and building teams to this work, while fulfilling a lifelong desire to serve and support the military. This was a meaningful pivot —from the familiar to the unknown, and one I embraced intentionally It’s the kind of  environment I thrive in and one I’ve always thought of as a personal “Ben Franklin” moment: leaning into curiosity, service, and purposeful discomfort in pursuit of something meaningful. I leave higher education with deep gratitude. I will carry forward what I learned at Rutgers and the Foster School of Business. I’ll especially miss the remarkable  team I had the honor to lead at Foster—people who made the work impactful, human, and genuinely joyful. I would not be here without the wisdom and trust of my Dean, Frank Hodge; the mentorship of Victor Petri; and the partnership and support of Kara Hefley, MPA Hefley and many others. I’m also deeply thankful to the Future Talent Council, whose encouragement helped pull me back toward work centered on talent, teams, and organizational building at scale. My industry has changed,but my through-line has not: service, mission, and building organizations that enable people to do their best work. Grateful for what brought me here. Excited (and humbled) for what’s next.