Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
The latest news from the entrepreneurial hub of the Nolan School.

The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention
New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.

Where Innovation Meets Impact: The Nolan Hotel School Celebrates Industry Luminaries
Tech pioneer Cindy Estis Green ’79 and Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian redefine hospitality through innovation, strategy, and human-centered leadership.

Experiences and Lessons from Entrepreneur in Residence Grace Van Hollebeke ’19
With a stable of independent service providers as her copilots, a luxury travel and hospitality business owner builds her client base on trust and collaboration.

Women and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Roundtable
Women business leaders share the importance of values, authenticity, relationships, communication, and integrity.

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition
Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.

Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable
Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.

A Fireside Chat with Rob Karp ’19
Rob Karp ’19, the CEO and Founder of MilesAhead, joined a Fireside Chat to share personal experiences and successes in entrepreneurship.