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We miss gathering together in person to learn, connect, and further our networks. And while that is on pause for now, we are still here and want to share helpful resources and provide learning opportunities. We’ve refreshed our website to highlight digital offerings to view at your leisure that can add value to your lifelong learning and professional journies. Until then, be well and be safe – Amanda Hatcher, Senior Associate Director of the Cornell Entrepreneur Network
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Beer & Business with the 2020 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
Join 2020 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year and Co-founder of The Brooklyn Brewery, Steve Hindy ’71, MAT ’73. Hindy will talk about his experiences as an entrepreneur, take your questions live and guide us through a tasting of Brooklyn Brewery’s beers!
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Women in entrepreneurship conference
Cornellians converged in Times Square for the inaugural Women in Entrepreneurship Conference. Watch EntreprenHERs changing the game and disrupting industries share their stories and lessons learned.
Cornell Forbes 30 Under 30 2020
Forbes regards them as “revolutionaries” and nine of the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 are Cornellians. Hear about the whys behind their visions, the grit it takes to succeed, and what’s next for these list-makers!
eLab Demo Day 2020
Wondering what entrepreneurs students are up to? Hear six student teams pitch their businesses live! These student teams are part of Cornell’s 2020 eLab program, a student accelerator that empowers and trains student participants to launch scalable businesses.
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Dan Sommer ’97 leveraged higher ed to teach workers valuable skills
Dan Sommer ’97 leveraged higher ed to teach workers valuable skills
Jenna Kerner ’11 is on the cusp of change in the bra industry
Jenna Kerner ’11 is on the cusp of change in the bra industry
Jake Reisch ’15 makes headphones that improve seniors’ lives
Jake Reisch ’15 makes headphones that improve seniors’ lives
Euwyn Poon ’04, JD ’07 puts his spin on urban transportation
Euwyn Poon ’04, JD ’07 puts his spin on urban transportation
Gwen Whiting ’98 and Lindsey Boyd ’98 spun a global business from Cornell fiber science
Gwen Whiting ’98 and Lindsey Boyd ’98 spun a global business from Cornell fiber science
Bottling success: Steve Hindy ’71, MAT ’75 put Brooklyn beer on the map
Bottling success: Steve Hindy ’71, MAT ’75 put Brooklyn beer on the map
Pablo Borquez Schwartzbeck MBA ’15 helps farmers grow profits
Pablo Borquez Schwartzbeck MBA ’15 helps farmers grow profits
Susan Danziger ’86 creates video tools to connect people
Susan Danziger ’86 creates video tools to connect people
Socialfly co-founder Stephanie Cartin ’06 quantifies social media buzz
Socialfly co-founder Stephanie Cartin ’06 quantifies social media buzz
John Wu ’92 is building “shovels” for a cryptocurrency gold rush
John Wu ’92 is building “shovels” for a cryptocurrency gold rush
Saxbys founder Nick Bayer ’00 serves up coffee with social impact
Saxbys founder Nick Bayer ’00 serves up coffee with social impact
Nwamaka Imasogie MS ’16 creates software with global reach
Nwamaka Imasogie MS '16 co-founded the company GitLinks with Cornell Tech classmates and serves as chief technology officer. GitLinks was acquired by software company Infor.
Frustration fuels creation for design industry innovator Scott Belsky ’02
Frustration fuels creation for design industry innovator Scott Belsky ’02
For beauty innovator Divya Gugnani ’98, women’s needs matter most
Divya Gugnani is a longtime entrepreneur and co-founder of Wander Beauty, a company that aims to disrupt the beauty industry and streamline makeup routines by creating beauty essentials for busy lifestyles.
Making burger history: Randy Garutti ’97
Cornell Hotelie Randy Garutti '97 grew a global brand from a NYC food stand
