Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Get Inspired at NYC Event
“How to Leap into Entrepreneurship” panelists talk the importance of networking, using their Cornell connections and experiences and handling failure.

Student Launches Online Marketplace for Ski and Snowboard Gear
Dylan Seale ’25 (Dyson School) debuts an online ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the winter sportswear and gear industry.

Introducing the 2024 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort
Meet the founders of the 28 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.

Dairy Innovation Program Nurtures the Cream of the Crop
For SC Johnson College entrepreneurship lecturer Ken Rother, Cornell’s Dairy Runway Program is “very Socratic”–a dialogue to road-test suppositions.

Insights on Entrepreneurship and Emerging Markets from Former President of Colombia
Iván Duque, president of Colombia 2018-22, visited Cornell Tech and inspired students with insights on entrepreneurship and emerging markets.

Hotelie’s Brown Butter Startup Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition
Jonah Gershon ’24 won the $50,000 first-place prize for spekld, his startup to produce brown butter, at the Hospitality Business Plan Competition.

SC Johnson College Announces its 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni for 2024
The Dyson School, Johnson School, and Nolan School celebrate 10 notable alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years.

The Future of Restaurants
Thirty restaurant industry professionals and Cornell University academics gather to discuss the future of technology in restaurants.

From Cheese to Fashion: Exploring the Family Businesses of Italy
EMBA Americas student Brandon Jernigan recounts his experience in the 2024 Family Businesses in Italy Trek.