Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Entrepreneur Steven Izen ’13 Creates Products that Help People Find Balance

Dyson Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Steven Izen shared his startup journey and advice he learned with students during Dyson’s Better Business Week.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Israel Trek 2023: Startup Nation

EMI Fellow Jonathan Li, MBA ’23, discusses his experience on the Johnson MBA trek to Israel to learn about the country’s thriving startup ecosystem.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Where Are They Now? Kristen McClellan ’12 (ILR)

Kristen McClellan, Cornell alum and founder and CEO of SNAP Wellness and creator of SnappyScreen.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Venture Capitalist Patrick George is Passionate About Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed

10 Under 10 honoree and venture capitalist Patrick George is a Marine Corps officer and entrepreneur whose new mission is mentoring startups.

Chris Kirby '14 presents in the 2014 Business Plan Competition
Nolan BusinessFeed

Where Are They Now? Chris Kirby ’14

Chris Kirby ’14, founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus, says the Pillsbury Business Plan Competition gave him a terrific opportunity to hone his vision.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Where Are They Now? Robert Frisch, MBA ’13

Nolan alum and glamping pioneer Robert Frisch, MBA ’13 is co-founder and CEO of Firelight Camps.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Contestants Cash In on a Case for Cannabis

Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition showcases marketable business ideas, polished presentations, expert feedback, and $5,000 in seed funding.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon

Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Investing in Impact: Paul Kavuma is a champion of Africa’s economic resilience

Paul Kavuma, MBA ’93, inaugural recipient of the Emerging Markets Institute Cañizares Alumni Award, discusses opportunities in post-COVID Africa.