The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship engages leading industry experts and faculty to educate students and provide them with experiential opportunities to learn all aspects of entrepreneurship. To support these critical goals, the Pillsbury Institute offers students, entrepreneurs, and faculty an expanding range of courses, programs, and activities focused on advancing students’ entrepreneurship knowledge and mastery.




Directors' Welcome

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As we reflect on the past year, I am incredibly proud of the forward momentum the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship has made. Our progress is all because of the community—students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners—that continues to strengthen our mission and our impact. Read More


Engagement

Meet and Repeat [PIHE]

At all stages of ideation, the Pillsbury Institute offers students, entrepreneurs, and faculty a broad range of courses, programs, and activities in which to engage. Learn More


Corporate Relations

Giving Opportunities

Support an academic entrepreneurial program or finance a space where students can brainstorm and collaborate on business ideas and ventures.

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Members

Become a member and help the Pillsbury Institute provide professional expertise for student entrepreneurs.

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Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship News

Jason Spillerman judging the 2025 Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition.
February 11, 2026

Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Jason Spillerman ’92, P ’25

Real estate consultant and entrepreneur Jason Spillerman shares lessons from three decades of building and investing in businesses

Katelynn Wiseman and Miya Deng, seniors in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, present their startup, ALK.
December 15, 2025

Wellness bar proposal wins hospitality pitch deck competition

The winning team’s reimagining of the traditional hotel bar features kava- and CBD-infused cocktails.

Five students work at a table with a large screen on the back wall of the room.
November 7, 2025

Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%

At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.


PIHE Events

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Entrepreneurs in Residence: Dan Leyva ’14 9:00am - 4:00pm EST -05:00
189 Statler Hall

March 13 - March 15, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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189 Statler Hall

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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189 Statler Hall
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189 Statler Hall