Climate change demands bold interventions, and entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to drive change. This panel discussion will showcase diverse approaches to climate-focused entrepreneurship and investment, featuring pioneers across energy, food, and finance from right here in Rhode Island.The four panelists represent different sectors, stages, and sources of funding. Hear from Kipp Bradford ’95 ScM’96, […]

Join Van Wickle Ventures (VWV) for their Fourth Annual Stakeholder Meeting at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship!VWV has had an exciting year: they’ve made new investments, recruited their largest class of analysts, revamped their new analyst curriculum, and launched the third iteration of their credit-bearing Brown course — and they’re excited to share it all […]

Join Brown EP (Entrepreneurship Program) for a chat with John Kim (Brown '89, Harvard Business School '94). He is a Managing Director and the Chief Client Officer at General Catalyst ($30 billion in Assets Under Management) which is behind countless unicorns including Airbnb, Stripe, Snap, Canva, Instacart, and so much more.Don’t miss out on the […]

Join YEP@Brown (Young Entrepreneurs Program) for their Spring 2025 Sales Night! Come and support our student's and learn about the ventures they've started.Free and all are welcome. 

Join Innovation Dojo for its biggest event of the year — Demo Day!Five standout teams will pitch their ventures live to a panel of expert judges, all vying for a $500 grand prize. Experience the excitement as big ideas take center stage — and maybe even catch a glimpse of the next big thing.Bring your […]

Introducing LAUNCH@Brown: An International Pitch Competition Brown EP and LAUNCH Rhein-Main Germany are teaming up for LAUNCH@Brown—a weekend-long international pitch competition bringing together students from Brown and German partner universities to tackle global challenges through cross-cultural collaboration. From May 2–4, randomly paired transatlantic duos will dive into bottom-up research, user validation, and co-creation—culminating in a 5-minute live pitch judged […]

Get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy founder experience hosted by the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship! Amsterdam Synapse is part of our Synapse Programs, designed to connect you with leading entrepreneurs from around the world. Whether you’re curious about climate tech, AI, or launching your own venture, this event is packed with insights and opportunities for […]

Professor Barrett Hazeltine has been mentoring and inspiring Brown University students for decades. In honor of his dedication to student mentoring, and in particular, his mentorship of aspiring entrepreneurs, a group of alumni came together to start the Barrett Hazeltine Prize in Entrepreneurial Mentorship.Our 2025 Awardees: Mason Scurry '25, Abigail Kohler '20, and David Ronick […]

The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship supports entrepreneurship as a central part of the Brown experience. Family, alumni, entrepreneurship certificate students, and friends are welcome as we celebrate the class of 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to visit our Startup Fair featuring Brown and RISD students and alumni. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served.  *** Due to […]