Our Thayer Street Home
We are thrilled to announce that the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship will have a dedicated home at the center of college hill. This building will do so much more than to provide physical space; it will further our mission of making entrepreneurship an essential part of the Brown experience.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS PROBLEM SOLVING
Brown has always been fertile ground for entrepreneurship. It’s true for the students who choose to study here, for the faculty who teach and conduct their research here, and for our alumni once they leave College Hill.
IMPACT AT SCALE
“We do “hubs” really well. Our Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship is fast becoming one of the most impactful hubs on campus. There, students hatch ideas, launch ventures, and hone entrepreneurial skills — not just in business, but in how business can transform lives.”
– President Christina Paxson
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From the Pussyhat Project to the Welcome Blanket, How Jayna Zweiman ‘01 Uses an Interdisciplinary Approach to Activism and Entrepreneurship
Founder Friday: Cultivating Creative Expression How can we leverage the power of art to create design interventions for social change? How can art help us reimagine our spaces and systems? Join Jayna Zweiman ‘01, co-founder of the Pussyhat Project and the Welcome Blanket, for an interview with Danny Warshay ‘87, P'20, P'23, executive director of…
Film Screening of “Period. End of Sentence.” & Panel on Women’s Development: Solving Big Problems through Global Approaches
Pamela Reeves ’87, a Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs at the Watson Institute, will moderate a discussion among three Brown undergraduates working on ambitious projects aimed at improving the circumstances of women in India, Jordan, Cuba, and the US. The event will kick off with a screening of “Period. End of Sentence.,” the…
Startup Studio: Bottom-up Research, A Critical Approach to Validating your Idea with Laura Thompson ’09
What does it mean to find and validate an unmet need? What problems are worth solving? How do you come up with a solution? How do you know when to iterate? Join Laura Thompson '09, the Nelson Center's Entrepreneur in Residence for a workshop on bottom-up research and how to apply this critical entrepreneurial skill…
Can I start a company on a visa? Yes, you can! Q&A with Unshackled Ventures
Can I start a company on a visa? Yes, you can! A Q&A with Unshackled Ventures Unshackled Ventures started in 2014 with a single mission: help immigrant founders succeed faster. By providing access to capital, a unique network of co-investors and full immigration support - including visa sponsorship and employment - Unshackled gives immigrant entrepreneurs…
Arnell Milhouse: Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours
ARNELL MILHOUSE Entrepreneur in Residence Arnell is a Providence local and graduate of Johnson and Wales University, where he discovered a passion for computer science. In 2015, he brought together his love of education and innovation by founding IntraCity Geeks, a K-12 STEM education non-profit organization. He is also CEO and co-founder of CareerDevs Computer…
Jeff Goldman ’83 Immigration Office Hours
Jeff Goldman, Brown ’83, practices exclusively in the area of business immigration law. He has 27+ years of extensive experience representing technology, life science, and entrepreneurial businesses regarding all visa matters, as well as permanent residency applications. After managing the immigration law sections at two nationally recognized law firms for 11 years, Jeff opened his…
Elspeth Boynton ’11, CEO and Co-Founder of diiVe – Office Hours
Since completing her undergraduate degree at Brown University and a Masters at the University of Cape Town, Elspeth has coordinated global student internships, driven sustainable solution initiatives for numerous NGOs (both in the USA and South Africa) and led community impact programs. She is passionate about transnational learning and cross-cultural experiences. Recently, she has been…
Samanee Mahbub ’19: Office Hours
Samanee recently graduated from Brown with a History major but has always had a hand in entrepreneurship. She’s been a student director of EP as well as a PEIR at the Nelson Center. While at Brown, she worked at 5 start-ups including Slack, and she’s done roles across product management, operations and marketing. She works…