Working on an idea? Interested to learn more about how the Nelson Center helps students launch ventures? Join us to learn more about our 8-week summer accelerator Breakthrough Lab (B-Lab) and the $50k Brown Venture Prize (BVP), our two marquee venture support programs. You will meet the Nelson Center team, along with alumni of our […]
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 Science University, which teaches adolescents […]
Join Liz Malone AM'20, Assistant Director for Programs at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, and Samanee Mahbub '19, former Peer Entrepreneur in Residence as they join other panelists for the BrownConnect First-Year Immersion (BCFYI) event. This is part of a two-week November virtual institute offered by CareerLAB and BrownConnect for incoming first-year students to gain awareness on how […]
Join Brown EP for their Food in Providence panel discussion. You'll learn about the restaurant business from the owners of some of our favorite restaurants in Providence! Panel speakers peakers will include Bill and Tracy Daugherty, the owners of Seven Stars Bakery, and Derek Wagner, chef & owner of Nick’s on Broadway. Zoom link to join: https://brown.zoom.us/j/99375913547
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for a panel discussion about how Brown alumni entrepreneurs have grown and adapted through times of uncertainty in their startups and careers. The panel will feature Ben Chesler ‘15, co-founder of Imperfect Foods and Lisa Gelobter ‘91, founder & CEO of tEQuitable, moderated by Scott Norton ‘08, co-founder & […]
Do you love startups, technology, and entrepreneurship? Join EP's student demo-day on November 13th at 4pm ET and get a taste of Dojo! Venture pitches will be given by Brown first and second-years. Click here to learn more about Innovation Dojo. Register here to attend. You will receive a Zoom link to the event in […]
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program provides an opportunity for experienced entrepreneurs to immerse themselves in the Brown University entrepreneurship ecosystem, to mentor students, and to pay it forward to the next generation of founders. Over the past few years, we have had the honor of working with all-star founders and industry professionals such as […]
Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship Research Event A Historical Perspective on Black & African American Capitalism, Economic Inequalities and the Complex Role of Franchises Speaker: Marcia Chatelain, PhD ‘08 Co-sponsored by the American Studies department at Brown REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND About the speaker: Marcia Chatelain is a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown […]
In the past year, there has been unprecedented turmoil in the immigration space. The 2020 election is a pivotal moment for the future of foreign talent at growing companies, universities, and startups. The goal of this event to provide quality information, creative solutions, and a sense of direction as you navigate the immigration system moving […]
Laura Thompson ’09 has spent the past decade working on radical innovations aimed at solving the world’s toughest problems. Laura was an early product lead at Google X, where she drove product strategy for science fiction-sounding technologies including self driving cars, smart contact lenses, and delivery drones. While at X, she spread the team’s learning in […]
