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Office Hours with Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan ’99, General Partner at AVP

Sign up for a one-on-one session with Elizabeth de-Saint Aignan ’99, a seasoned private equity investor with over 20 years of experience. As General Partner and Head of North America for AVP’s Growth Equity Fund, Elizabeth brings valuable insights on career paths, investing, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and gain expert […]

Event Series Ghana Synapse

Ghana Synapse: Exploring Entrepreneurship in Ghana

Liz Lange Lecture Hall 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI, United States

Ghana Synapse aims to bridge the gap between local and global entrepreneurial ecosystems by connecting students, innovators, and thought leaders with Ghana's dynamic and untapped potential. Through engaging talks, insightful panels, and meaningful networking opportunities, we explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship to drive innovation, solve challenges, and create sustainable growth. By spotlighting Ghana's vibrant […]

Event Series Ghana Synapse

Ghana Synapse: Exploring Entrepreneurship in Ghana

Liz Lange Lecture Hall 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI, United States

Ghana Synapse aims to bridge the gap between local and global entrepreneurial ecosystems by connecting students, innovators, and thought leaders with Ghana's dynamic and untapped potential. Through engaging talks, insightful panels, and meaningful networking opportunities, we explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship to drive innovation, solve challenges, and create sustainable growth. By spotlighting Ghana's vibrant […]

Founder Talk with Jordan Kassalow, Founder of Vision Spring

Brown RISD Hillel

Come explore a Founder Talk hosted by Brown RISD Hillel featuring Jordan Kassalow, the entrepreneur and founder of VisionSpring, a social enterprise dedicated to providing accessible eye care to underserved communities.VisionSpring’s work was a key inspiration behind the creation of Warby Parker, with the two organizations sharing a commitment to increasing access to affordable eyewear. […]

Brown Venture Prize Pitch Night

Sayles Hall 81 Waterman St., Providence, Rhode Island

Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an electrifying evening as Brown’s most innovative ventures take the stage to compete for $50K in prizes! The Brown Venture Prize supports teams with bold ideas and the potential for impact at scale. Winners receive funding ($25K for 1st place, $15K for 2nd place, and $10K for 3rd […]

Tech/ Entrepreneurship Career Panel Discussion

Liz Lange Lecture Hall 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI, United States

Curious about careers in tech and entrepreneurship? Join us at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an exciting career panel featuring industry leaders who are shaping the future. Hear insights from Kaizar Campwala ‘02, Co-Founder of Slow Talk; Abu Jaye, M.Sc ‘24, AI Scientist at Microsoft; and Dan Erstad ‘04, COO of Monument. The conversation will be co-moderated by Brown […]

Founder Talk with Kevin Bennett ’03, CEO of Further

Liz Lange Lecture Hall 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI, United States

Curious about the path from politics to fintech innovation?Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship as we welcome Kevin Bennett ’03 for an in-depth conversation about his path to building and leading successful companies. He’ll share insights into how he’s making waves in the financial technology industry with his current company, Further, a financial planning app […]

Roundtable Discussion: Kevin Bennett ’03, CEO of Further

1 Euclid Avenue, Providence, RI 1 Euclid Ave, 4th floor, Providence, United States

Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for a roundtable discussion with Kevin Bennett '03, co-founder & CEO of Further, a fintech/proptech AI startup focused on helping aspiring homebuyers with financial planning and the founding CEO of Caribou, a fintech that transforms people's financial relationship with cars. This roundtable is specifically geared towards founders.  In order to […]

Workshop: 50 Tips and Tricks to Influence, Persuade, and Sell Better

1 Euclid Avenue, Providence, RI 1 Euclid Ave, 4th floor, Providence, United States

Want to close more deals, win people over, and get better at selling—without feeling pushy? Join us for “50 Tips and Tricks to Influence, Persuade, and Sell Better”, a fast-paced, high-energy session packed with actionable strategies to elevate your communication skills, strengthen your sales game, and master the art of persuasion. ☑️  50 practical, easy-to-apply tips that you can use immediately.☑️ […]

Founder Talk with Jennifer Todd ’95, Senior VP Boston Celtics

Liz Lange Lecture Hall 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI, United States

Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship as we welcome Jennifer Todd '95 for an inspiring conversation about her entrepreneurship journey. From her early days as a consultant to co-founding The Tournament (TBT/TST) and now serving as Senior Vice President of the Boston Celtics, Jennifer has forged an extraordinary path. She will share insights on launching […]