Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

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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.

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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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Dyson BusinessFeed

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.

John Wu standing next to a Dyson School banner.
Dyson BusinessFeed

John Wu’s Journey from Tech Investor to Blockchain Entrepreneur and Web3 Champion

Blockchain entrepreneur John Wu ’92 built his career through Cornell connections and gives back as an advisor, speaker, and benefactor.

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Brown Butter Rises to the Top at Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Jonah Gershon ’24 won the eighth annual Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition for his pitch to develop spekld, brown butter in a stick.

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Hospitality Hackathon Generates Ideas to Improve the Guest Experience

Leveraging real-life data from Hilton, the 63 student participants were asked to develop an “exceptional experience for the hotel guest of the future.”