Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

Where Are They Now? Marisa Sergi ’15 (CALS)
Marisa Sergi is a graduate of the Cornell Nolan School and affiliated with the Pillsbury Entrepreneurs in Residence Program.

Driving Social Impact, One Bag at a Time
Dyson graduate Stephanie Evans ’10, Pamoja founder and senior digital product manager at Tapestry, is blazing a trail in the fashion industry.

Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Takes NYC
The 2022 Johnson MBA student entrepreneur cohort’s NYC Trek included workshops and discussions with investors, founders, and entrepreneurs.

Pillsbury Institute Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Asks Alumni: Where Are You Now?
In its 15 years, the Pillsbury Institute has come a long way. So, too, have its alumni. If you’re an alum, where are you now?

Ilya Brotzky ’10 Connects Ukrainians to Tech Jobs
Ilya Brotzky ’10, cofounder and CEO of tech recruitment company VanHack, launched a campaign to relocate and employ Ukrainian software developers.

Solving the Climate Crisis is About Preserving Human Dignity
Ina Gjika, MS ’22, reflects on Aspen Ideas: Climate, a conference she attended with support from CSGE and the Cornell Energy Club.

Nolan School Entrepreneurs Shape Pandemic Challenges into Business Opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged much of the hospitality sector, requiring businesses to pivot or get left behind. For some Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration (Nolan […]

Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Encourages Innovation
Meet the newest cohort of the innovative students participating in the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator, a program focused on business development.

Fueling Women to Run the World
Classmates Stephanie Schrauth and Linda Alvarez, both MBA ’21, cofounded Levelle, a startup developing sports nutrition products designed for women.