Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital

Marisa Sergi giving a presentation
Nolan School

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.

A young Black woman sitting in sunglasses, sleeveless top, and a skirt sitting on a mailbox on a city street, holding a yellow and white handbag.
Dyson School

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.

A group of men and women stand together inside a conference room.
Johnson School

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.

Leland Pillsbury ’69, founder of the Pillsbury Institute
Nolan School

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 sitting in a chair in front of a wood paneled wall.
Dyson School

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.

A picture of Ina Gjika at the opening plenary of the conference with the stage and big screen of sponsors behind her.
Dyson School

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.

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Nolan School

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 […]

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Johnson School

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.

Stephanie Schrauth and Linda Alvarez pose side by side and smile for the camera.
Johnson School

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.