Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

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.

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’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.

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.

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.”

Here’s Your Treat for National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
The newest episode of the Startup Cornell podcast features Dyson graduate Lauren Brand ’12, cofounder of Fatty Sundays.

An Interview: Tina Jabeen and the Fast-Evolving Bangladesh Entrepreneurship Scene
Tina Jabeen champions Bangladesh’s startup growth, stressing infrastructure, female entrepreneurs, and regional collaboration for lasting impact.

Seeing a Bright Future for Hemp in New York State
Hailee Greene, MBA ’24, wants to build the first industrial hemp processing facility in the Northeast.

New Green Technology Innovation Fellowship Accepts First Cohort
Nineteen Cornell MBA students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral fellows have joined the inaugural cohort of Green Technology Innovation Fellows.