Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

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.

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?

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

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.

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, 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’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.

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.

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.