Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

Eman Said, Rui Huang, and Kara Styers stand at the front of the room pitching at the Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellowship Showcase.
Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

eCornell’s Evaluating Stocks Course Furthers Cornell’s Investing Offerings

How do you learn to pick a stock in a rigorous and disciplined fashion if you are no longer enrolled in school full-time?

Group of 20 students in Sage Atrium selected for 2024 Kessler Fellows
Dyson School

Cornell Introduces its 2024 Kessler Fellows Cohort

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

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Johnson School

India and Vietnam Attract Global Capital, Emerge as Strong Investment Hubs in Asia

With growing venture capital investments and private equity deals, India and Vietnam are positioned to become prime choices for international capital.

Female student speaks into a microphone in front of a screen with a photo of pickleball players.
Dyson School

Team Pickleball Mania Wins Pitch Competition

Top honors went to the students working with the alumna-owned Pickleball Mania, offering space in the Ithaca Mall to play the fastest growing racket sport in America.

Nichele Nivens standing at the top of a hill with trees and shrubs, a valley, and hills in the background.
Johnson School

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.
Johnson School

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.

Fashion model on runway
Johnson School

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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Dyson School

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.