Entrepreneurship

Eman Said, Rui Huang, and Kara Styers stand at the front of the room pitching at the Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellowship Showcase.
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Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Biotech Startups in NYC

Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 16 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

Group of 20 students in Sage Atrium selected for 2024 Kessler Fellows
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Cornell Introduces its 2024 Kessler Fellows Cohort

The Kessler Fellows program welcomed 20 students to its 2024 cohort.

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Dyson alumnus Dan Cane ’98 makes it his business to improve lives

Cane established the Cane Entrepreneurship Scholars program at the Dyson School to provide financial support, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Nichele Nivens, MBA/MS ’24, Plans Startup to Help Expectant Moms

Nichele Nivens, MD, is developing a startup, Mom Majesty, that will help more women experience the support a doula can offer.

Trishala Dessai gesturing and smiling on stage wearing a red Gig-Up sweatshirt with a Johnson School banner in the background.
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Trishala Dessai’s Gig-Up Addresses Consumers’ and Gig Workers’ Needs

Gig-Up, an AI-enabled startup developed by Trishala Dessai ’17, MBA ’23, will save consumers time and effort by offering multiple services in one app.

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Research: Unraveling the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry

The research from the Johnson School suggests that the decision to launch a startup is not solely based on personal characteristics but also involves how organizational roles and social dynamics influence the choice.

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Cate Khan ’99 Honored with Inaugural Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

Dyson School graduate Cate Khan ’99, CEO of VerishopGroup, cofounded not only a platform but a support ecosystem for diverse, independent businesses.

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International moves can pay off for venture-backed startups

Very few venture-backed startups move from their original location to a new country, but those that do benefit financially, according to new research.

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Celebrating Heather Henyon’s Mission to Invest in Woman Entrepreneurs

Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, was honored with the 2023 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni in International Business and Emerging Markets.