Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an electrifying evening as Brown’s most innovative ventures take the stage to compete for $50K in prizes! The Brown Venture Prize supports teams with bold ideas and the potential for impact at scale. Winners receive funding ($25K for 1st place, $15K for 2nd place, and $10K for 3rd […]
Curious about careers in tech and entrepreneurship? Join us at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an exciting career panel featuring industry leaders who are shaping the future. Hear insights from Kaizar Campwala ‘02, Co-Founder of Slow Talk; Abu Jaye, M.Sc ‘24, AI Scientist at Microsoft; and Dan Erstad ‘04, COO of Monument. The conversation will be co-moderated by Brown […]
Curious about the path from politics to fintech innovation?Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship as we welcome Kevin Bennett ’03 for an in-depth conversation about his path to building and leading successful companies. He’ll share insights into how he’s making waves in the financial technology industry with his current company, Further, a financial planning app […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for a roundtable discussion with Kevin Bennett '03, co-founder & CEO of Further, a fintech/proptech AI startup focused on helping aspiring homebuyers with financial planning and the founding CEO of Caribou, a fintech that transforms people's financial relationship with cars. This roundtable is specifically geared towards founders. In order to […]
Want to close more deals, win people over, and get better at selling—without feeling pushy? Join us for “50 Tips and Tricks to Influence, Persuade, and Sell Better”, a fast-paced, high-energy session packed with actionable strategies to elevate your communication skills, strengthen your sales game, and master the art of persuasion. ☑️ 50 practical, easy-to-apply tips that you can use immediately.☑️ […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship as we welcome Jennifer Todd '95 for an inspiring conversation about her entrepreneurship journey. From her early days as a consultant to co-founding The Tournament (TBT/TST) and now serving as Senior Vice President of the Boston Celtics, Jennifer has forged an extraordinary path. She will share insights on launching […]
Designed for entrepreneurs, this panel features Brown alumni founders and community leaders who will share their experiences and insights about the Providence startup scene. Whether you're considering launching a venture, eager to explore resources in Rhode Island’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, or curious about programs to look for in other states, this event is for you! Don’t […]
This is open to Brown and RISD students only! Sign up for a one-on-one session with Michael Liou ’86, an experienced venture capital investor with a track record of investing in over 160 early-stage startups, including Robinhood, Zapier, and Carbon Health. With extensive expertise in AI investments and advisory roles at Intel and Microsoft, Michael offers […]
March Madness may have ended, but the basketball conversation is far from over! The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to welcome Natalie White, founder and CEO of Moolah Kicks, and Ashley Ducharme '22, Operations Manager, to Brown University. From the classroom to building a brand with female ballers in mind, Natalie and Ashley will […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an afternoon with Becca Millstein '16, founder of Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co. Discover how Becca identified an unmet need in the food industry and transformed her idea into a thriving venture. Hear her story, including being featured on Shark Tank and receiving investment from Van Wickle Ventures, the Nelson Center's […]
