CEN: Cornell Entrepreneur Network

As an entrepreneur or business leader, do you sometimes feel like you live on that slick edge between huge risk and unlimited potential? CEN gives you stories to refer to in uncertain moments, the inside scoop on extraordinary successes, and real examples of how it’s done. Best of all, CEN puts you in the same room with Cornellians at all stages of the game. Soak up our presentations and make priceless connections in dozens of cities around the country and globe, as well as online. Wow us with your elevator speech in our open mic segment. Grab a drink, ask questions, and add us to your favorites. You can thank us at your IPO.

Amanda Hatcher

Director

607-254-7111

amc392@cornell.edu

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Upcoming Events

CEN NYC: Networking Night with Forbes 30 Under 30 Cornellians

June 23, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EDT | NYC

Help us celebrate Cornell's rising stars named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists! Connect with these exceptional young alumni while expanding your professional network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Don't miss this exclusive happy hour opportunity to meet and learn from Cornell's newest generation of innovators and industry leaders. Network, celebrate, and be inspired!

CSV Networking Night - South Bay

June 25, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. PDT | Santa Clara, CA

Join us for an exciting evening of networking at the CSV Networking Night! This event is designed to foster connections between new hires, job seekers, and alumni in our community. Whether you’re looking to build professional relationships, explore job opportunities, or reconnect with fellow Cornell alumni, this is the perfect chance to engage and expand your network.

Eclectic Convergence 2025

SAVE THE DATE | October 31, 2025 | NYC

Entrepreneurship at Cornell hosts an event in New York City featuring speakers who are inspiring, entrepreneurial role models. Don’t miss your chance to listen to amazing speakers, network with fellow Cornellians, students and business executives, and watch some of Cornell’s awesome startups pitch their businesses 💡

CEN On-Demand

Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2025

Celebration Ezra, named in honor of Cornell’s entrepreneurial founder, is a two day entrepreneurship conference held every spring to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community participants. Highlights from this year include fireside chats with featured speakers, eLab Demo Day, Student Business of the Year recognition, the BenDaniel Venture Challenge, and the recognition of the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Innovations in Women's Health: Entrepreneurship Panel

Female founders are bringing innovation, technology, medicine, wellness, and their own lived experiences together to advance women's healthcare. Our Cornellian entrepreneurs shared their journeys starting women's healthcare businesses, and how, through their companies and technologies, they're addressing women's unique needs and solving our most pressing health challenges.

Eclectic Convergence: Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit 2024

Experience an eclectic mix of speakers and their personal stories and perspectives on building their iconic enterprises.

Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2024

Check out Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration speakers and student start-up pitches during Demo Day. This 2-day entrepreneurship conference is held on Cornell’s Ithaca campus every spring to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community participants.

Cornell Entrepreneur Conversations with Donna Korren '86

Join us for a replay of a live webinar discussion featuring Donna Korren '86, the founder of Empty Quester. She shared her entrepreneurial journey and how her “What’s Next?” workshop helps people over 50 envision and activate their goals.

Cornell 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30

Forbes regards them as “revolutionaries” and seven of the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 are Cornellians. We had the opportunity to join a handful of the winners online during an interactive Q&A hosted by Sarah Spain ’02, a Peabody Award-winning radio host, TV personality and writer.

How US startups can crack the European market

Are you looking to expand your startup overseas or learn some key takeaways for working within the European market? This one’s for you! Stream our recent Cornell Entrepreneurship Conversation webinar with Zoltan Vardy ’92, startup mentor and founder of The Launch Code. Zoltan shared his expertise around breaking into Europe and tips on building a strong international expansion strategy.

Get to know the 2022 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, Tiffany Norwood '89

Tiffany Norwood '89, founder and CEO of Tribetan, and recently named the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year for Cornell University. Norwood is the first black woman to receive this lifetime achievement award. Experience an interactive presentation highlighting her entrepreneurial journey.

What makes a Serial Entrepreneur?

Is the entrepreneurial path ever a smooth one? Not likely. Hear some great stories and lessons from serial entrepreneur and investor, John Noe ’99. Learn how he went from architect, to design agency, to running Yobu Soju- a Korean Vodka brand. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with being an entrepreneur and his journey resulting in a client roster that included Virgin America, JetBlue, the NBA, Nike, Time Warner, REI, Burberry, Coca Cola. You don’t want to miss this one!

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Cornell entrepreneurship listserv

Looking to connect with Cornell entrepreneurs? Join our Entrepreneurial Listserv and you'll be able to send and receive emails about all things eship-related to other Cornell alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and more. Emails are monitored to prevent spamming. To join, email Entrepreneurship-L-request@cornell.edu with the body of the email containing only the word "join."

Entrepreneurial resources

CEN is just one of many ways you can leverage Cornell to help you start or grow your business. From finding programs based in Silicon Valley to meeting your next mentor. The Cornell entrepreneurship ecosystem is always available to you.