Entrepreneurship

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Nolan School BusinessFeed

Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon

Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.

Pedro Tucci with the Antler Brazil team sitting and standing as a group.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Finding the Next Big Thing in Brazil

The Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Pedro Tucci, MBA ’23, to identify diverse entrepreneurs in Brazil for Antler, a venture capital fund.

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Nolan School BusinessFeed

Where Are They Now? Harsha L’Acqua, MMH ’14

Alumni are asked to share their journeys and recollections. Harsha L’Acqua, MMH ’14 is founder and CEO of Saira Hospitality.

Marisa Sergi giving a presentation
Nolan School BusinessFeed

Where Are They Now? Marisa Sergi ’15 (CALS)

Marisa Sergi is a graduate of the Cornell Nolan School and affiliated with the Pillsbury Entrepreneurs in Residence Program.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Driving Social Impact, One Bag at a Time

Dyson graduate Stephanie Evans ’10, Pamoja founder and senior digital product manager at Tapestry, is blazing a trail in the fashion industry.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Takes NYC

The 2022 Johnson MBA student entrepreneur cohort’s NYC Trek included workshops and discussions with investors, founders, and entrepreneurs.

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Nolan School BusinessFeed

Pillsbury Institute Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Asks Alumni: Where Are You Now?

In its 15 years, the Pillsbury Institute has come a long way. So, too, have its alumni. If you’re an alum, where are you now?

Ilya Brotzky sitting in a chair in front of a wood paneled wall.
Dyson BusinessFeed

Ilya Brotzky ’10 Connects Ukrainians to Tech Jobs

Ilya Brotzky ’10, cofounder and CEO of tech recruitment company VanHack, launched a campaign to relocate and employ Ukrainian software developers.

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Nolan School BusinessFeed

Nolan School Entrepreneurs Shape Pandemic Challenges into Business Opportunities

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged much of the hospitality sector, requiring businesses to pivot or get left behind. For some Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration (Nolan […]