Join the ADOCH team and the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship to learn how you can put your entrepreneurial drive to work at Brown. A panel will generate discussion about how and why entrepreneurship at Brown focuses on collaboration with every part of the Brown ecosystem and beyond. RSVP here. Faculty/Staff Moderator: Danny Warshay, Executive Director […]
Since 2009, BEO has administered grants to Brown graduate students through the Hazeltine Fellowship for entrepreneurship research by graduate students who are either collaborating with faculty or under the guidance of a faculty member. The Hazeltine Fellowship may fund dissertation-related research or provide seed funds for initiating a new topic of research with a faculty […]
Alan Harlam is the Founding Director of Brown’s Social Innovation Initiative (SII) at Brown’s Swearer Center. Over the past decade, Alan has supported dozens of entrepreneurs through all stages of their startup journey with a special focus on ventures designed to address social problems. These ventures are currently impacting 10’s of thousands of people in […]
In 2009 David Ebersman joined Facebook as the company's CFO, where he oversaw the initial public offering of stock on May 18, 2012. Constantly surrounded by all this startup energy inspired him. In 2014, David wanted to start something of his own. He wanted to solve a problem that not only affected him but millions […]
Join us for a discussion with Brown alumni from the class of ‘87, Mike Baker, Steve Glenn, Bart Wolman -- who span a variety of industries from sustainability, technology, to big data. In between their careers they found entrepreneurship as a pathway towards disruption and solving problems in their respective sectors. These mostly lifelong entrepreneurs […]
Multiple team members from all levels at Bessemer Venture Partners will share a presentation on the role, the firm, and the startup ecosystem and will then will open it up to Q&A. Remember, there's no "typical" background for a VC at BVP. We have startup founders, debate champions, varsity rowers, film screenwriters, triathlon athletes, singers, […]
There’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur in Rhode Island! Innovation, inspiration, interconnectivity, investment—all are accelerating here, driven by a growing community committed to supporting the development of promising new ventures. Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, Slater Technology Fund, and Venture Café Providence for a special sushi networking event to celebrate […]
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 Entrepreneurial Mentoring Award. On April 29 we honor two mentors who embody Professor Hazeltine’s mentorship, […]
Sweet Treats for Our First Day! We’ll have plenty of baklava, tea, and coffee to start your week off right. ☕ Featuring treats from a local east side restaurant, Aleppo Sweets. RSVP HERE.
Taco Tuesday Stop by for a taco or two before heading back to the library. 📚 RSVP HERE.
