Daniel Vaca is an assistant professor of Religious Studies at Brown, specializing in American religious history and culture. His research focuses especially on the relationship between religious and economic activity in the United States, with particular emphasis on business ideas and institutions; print and media cultures; and fundraising practices. His forthcoming book, entitled Commercial Religion: […]

Learn more about the two programs and ask questions about the application process. You will also meet the Nelson Center team: Jason Harry, Director of Breakthrough Lab; Jonas Clark, Associate Director; and Liz Malone, Program Manager – who work with you during the whole process, coaching and cheering you on. If you just want to […]

REGISTER HERE  Brown EP and the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship are excited to host a roundtable discussion with Eric Goetz '71. Eric Goetz, is considered a leader in high tech composites construction worldwide. He began sailing at a young age on Manhasset Bay / Port Washington on Long Island, NY. While attending Brown University, Eric […]

Naeem Zafar is the Dean's teaching fellow and lecturer at University of California Berkley, and is also Professor of the Practice at Brown University. He teaches courses in Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategy, Innovation and New Venture Finance at Brown and Berkeley. Naeem is a serial entrepreneur and currently the co-founder and CEO of TeleSense, a company […]

What your idea is matters almost as much as what they think it is. Investing in marketing may be the most influential way to generate growth for a new brand. And yet, due to tight budgets, limited resources and a laser focus on their new product/service, entrepreneurs tend not to prioritize this game-changing business investment. […]