Join Brown EP and the new Diversity and Inclusion Team for their panel event, Breaking Down Barriers in the Entrepreneur Space. Their goal is to foster inclusion, learning, and inspiration. In the process, we strive to provoke conversations that matter. The panel will feature Sarah Carson '02 (Founder & CEO, Leota New York), Ben Harvey '01 (President, Sony’s […]
The Food Recovery Network at Brown invites you to join an informal conversation with Ben Chesler '15, co-founder of Imperfect Foods, about his entrepreneurship experience and his thoughts on food waste & safety. Use the Zoom ID in the image above.
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 […]
A key issue brought up in many conversations with investors is that of a ‘pipeline problem’, meaning a lack of access/perceived existence of underrepresented founders in deal sourcing. We wanted to look into this issue in 2 parts, moderated by Banu Ozkazanc-Pan from the Venture Capital Inclusion Lab: Part 1: (October 28th) To explore this […]
Newcomers to the United States share common dreams and goals of finding belonging, education, and meaningful career paths. Join us for a conversation on the American immigration experience showcasing the innovators and startups making the process easier for immigrants to Rhode Island. Register here to attend. 11:30 AM | Cultivating Innovation: Informal Conversations with RI's […]
Synapse is a cohort program that brings 15 Brown and RISD students together to visit one of the most famous startup ecosystems on the East Coast: New York City. Typically this is an in-person, all expenses paid trip. Due to Covid-19, all events for the NYC Synapse will take place over January 13-15, 2021 through […]
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 […]
Brown EP, in collaboration with the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, is hosting a Roundtable Discussion with Toby Howell '19, a writer for the Morning Brew, on Wednesday, November 4th at 3:00 PM ET via Zoom. Apply here by November 1st at 11:59 PM ET to join the conversation. Toby Howell graduated from Brown in 2019 where he […]
The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), in collaboration with Venture Café Providence and the Consulate General of Israel to New England are happy to present Uri Adoni, author and veteran venture capitalist with over 20 years in innovation, has extensive experience as both an investor and an executive in a wide variety of tech companies. Dr. […]
Van Wickle Ventures is powered by its Student Associates, and they are beginning the recruiting process for the next cohort! Associates have the opportunity to meet founders, evaluate startups, and make real investments with real money. They train associates through their first semester with a curriculum, which includes workshops, case studies, and guest speakers. VWV welcomes […]
Join EP for a panel discussion with current Brown Healthcare entrepreneurs, and learn how they have continued to grow their ventures during the COVID crisis. The panel will feature Jack Schaeffer ‘22, co-founder of MediCircle and Justin Kim ‘21, co-founder of Cress Health, and Robbie Felton '21, co-founder of Intus Care. More about the panelists: […]
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 […]
Jeff Goldman, Brown ’83, practices exclusively in the area of business immigration law. He has 27+ years of extensive experience representing technology, life science, and entrepreneurial businesses regarding all visa matters, as well as permanent residency applications. After managing the immigration law sections at two nationally recognized law firms for 11 years, Jeff opened his […]
You can see all the Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WED) events plus other resources for women here. These events are free and open to the public -- and they're uniquely virtual this year to allow for broader participation: Massachusetts Virtual Breakfast - MA (8:30-10 a.m. EST on 11/19) ~ Presentation with breakout room networking Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WED) - RI (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. […]
Shila Nieves Burney, Founder and Managing Partner of Zane, announced the launch of its first Zane Access University program in partnership with the VC Inclusion Lab at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship (as covered in RI Inno). Zane Access University is an educational program for university entrepreneurs to help them build innovation-driven and impactful ventures. […]
Brown EP's Women's Empowerment Team is excited to announce its Fall 2020 cohort venture presentations. The pitch presentations will showcase the student's hard work from this past semester. Starting with venture ideas, to making their ideas a reality; the cohort has come a long way. Register here to attend the event! The competition judges will […]
For the November Startup of the month, EP is excited to feature Camp Connect! Camp Connect, founded by Jack Dermer '22, is a virtual summer camp where kids can take interesting courses taught by college students, such as entrepreneurship or web design. During this info session, we will learn more about Camp Connect: its founding, […]
Young Entrepreneurs of Providence (YEP!) is an incubator for local high school students in the Providence area. This year, YEP students are each focusing on a specific social issue and applying the entrepreneurial mindset to develop solutions through traditional businesses, hybrid organizations, nonprofits, or public advocacy. Please join us to learn about each YEPper’s project […]
Join us for a panel discussion with trailblazers who have transformed the fields of tech, journalism, and social entrepreneurship. Speakers include Amit Paley, CEO of The Trevor Project; Kara Swisher, co-founder of Recode, contributing writer at the NYT; Peter Arvai, founder and CEO of Prezi; and Imani Rupert-Gordon, Executive Director of the NCLR. Register here […]
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 […]
In Spring 2021, Brown Innovation for Health will launch an incubator: Brown Hatch Health, in partnership with the Nelson Center. Through the 9-week program, students will go from idea to MVP by engaging in workshops by healthcare experts, social events, dedicated mentorship from clinical partners, venture pitching and more! Attend the info-session on Tuesday, December 1st at […]
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 […]
Join the Brown Alumni Entrepreneurship Group for the second event of its inaugural event series, highlighting some of the most prominent Brown alumni founders in the University’s recent history, whose company valuations have each surpassed a billion dollars. The event features a virtual one-on-one networking reception where attendees can interactively explore other attendees and speakers […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for a series of Startup Zoom Rooms led by Jonas Clark, Associate Director of the Nelson Center. These hour long Zoom sessions are intended for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about a specific topic as well as connect with aspiring founders. You can sign on at any time during the […]