Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
The latest news from the entrepreneurial hub of the Nolan School.
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.”
Small Hotels in Lake George Flourish with Novel Hybrid Approach
Advertising on Airbnb as well as traditional hotel channels creates a new path to year-round rental success for small hotels in Lake George, NY.
FourTips for Student Entrepreneurs from Rob Karp ’19 – Miles Ahead CEO and Entrepreneur in Residence
Rob Karp ’19 shares life lessons as an entrepreneur with students in an event held by the Air and Sea Hospitality Club at the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Robert Gregor Named Executive Director of the Pillsbury Institute
The Pillsbury Institute engages industry experts and faculty to provide students with experiential learning opportunities.
Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards Commend Industry Leaders
Mia Kyricos, MMH ’03, and Danny Meyer were recognized for their achievements and influence in the hospitality industry.
From Food Network to His Kitchen, Student Crafts Better Butter
Jonah Gershon ’24 won $20,000 in the Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition and is working on Spekld, his idea to package and sell brown butter.
Entrepreneurial MMH Students Find a Home at the Pillsbury Institute
The Pillsbury Institute welcomes students with involved faculty, staff, and space.
NGO Connecting Young Adults to Philanthropy Wins Business Plan Competition
“Citizens of the World,” a concept developed and pitched by Lucas Suero ’26, received this year’s $25,000 first place prize.