Design informs our interaction with technology, the construction of cities, the aesthetics of a restaurant, the functionality of automobiles, and the processes by which businesses operate. Design permeates all industries and impacts our global ecosystem and everyday lives. Over the years diverse approaches such as participatory, user-centered and transgenerational design have attempted to incorporate inclusive […]

Brown University’s Breakthrough Lab (B-Lab) is a unique, intensive 8-week accelerator program that supports student entrepreneurs developing high-impact ventures. The Venture Showcase presentations are a significant milestone for the students who spent their summer in Providence and in the local community exploring, experimenting, and advancing their ventures.  B-Lab provides students access to high-level sector specific […]

Chris Girgenti, Managing Partner - Venture Capital Chris joined Pritzker Group Venture Capital in 1996 and has served as its Managing Partner since 1998. During this time, he has led the organization and capital formation for 7 technology venture funds and has led or overseen investments in more than 150 companies. For more than 20 […]

Apply here - space is limited! Brown EP and the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship are proud to host a roundtable discussion with Chuck Davis '82. Chuck will sit down with 8 selected students who will have a candid and informal discussion regarding entrepreneurship, technology, and politics. Chuck has a breadth of experience to share, currently […]

Michael Kaplan ’95 is the co-founder and CEO of Fashion to Figure, a leading plus-size fashion company dedicated to providing trend-driven fashion. Kaplan’s inspiration came from his great-grandmother, Lena Bryant, the revolutionary dressmaker who lead full-figured fashion over a century ago with the launch of Lane Bryant. He is a senior advisor and mentor to […]

Brett works on the talent team at Venture For America and is excited to recruit the Class of 2019. After being at VFA for over a year, he's helped recruit and select Fellows, guide them through the startup match process, and get them startup-ready at VFA's Training Camp in Detroit. Sign up for his office […]

John Ireland is the President of Upfront Analysis. Upfront Analysis provides strategic and business development solutions and services to entrepreneurs, startups and existing companies large and small across the United States. John has held positions as CEO, CFO, COO and Director of Business Development in both private and public corporations in several verticals. He has worked […]

Beyond Niche: The Power of Community and Demand Yelitsa Jean-Charles '16 RISD, founder of Healthy Roots, never ever had a doll that looked like her growing up. The one time her parents gave her a black doll, she burst into tears because it wasn’t the “pretty one”. Since then, Yelitsa has made it her goal to […]