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PROGRAM BLOGS NYU ENTREPRENEURS CHALLENGE BLOG Learn More Stern Venture Fellows Blog Learn More LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS Blog - Entrepreneurs Challenge The Origin Story of Spendcodes by Michael Curry Meet Spendcodes, the startup that lets Retail Merchants accept Stablecoins - [The Origin Story of Spendcodes by Michael Curry](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2026/02/the-origin-story-of-spendcodes-by-michael-curry/) - Meet Spendcodes, the startup that lets Retail Merchants accept Stablecoins (USDC) and sends them Dollars (USD) to their bank. Customers pay in 2 seconds from their mobile, while Businesses reduce their transaction fee by 2%. - [Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: The Seller’s Perspective](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/12/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-the-sellers-perspective/) - Former business owners and advisors share what sellers truly think about timing, buyers, negotiations, and legacy in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. - [The CPG Founder’s Journey: Lessons from the Concept-to-Cart Workshop Series](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/12/the-cpg-founders-journey-lessons-from-the-concept-to-cart-workshop-series/) - To help founders navigate everything from sourcing to storytelling, the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with Johnnie Yu of Listen Ventures to deliver a three-part CPG Workshop Series designed to demystify the earliest stages of building a physical product company. - [NYU Alumni Featured in 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30](https://www.nyu.edu/alumni/news-publications/news-stories/2026-forbes-under-30.html#new_tab) - NYU alumni from eight schools were honored in 11 of the 20 categories out of this year's Forbes 30 Under 30! - [NYU Among Fast Company’s Top 10 Schools Advancing Entrepreneurship and Innovation](https://www.fastcompany.com/91399941/ignition-schools-2025#new_tab) - Fast Company’s latest ranking recognizes NYU for cultivating bold ideas, supporting early-stage founders, and driving real-world innovation. - [Google x NYU: AI tools to accelerate your startup journey](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/10/google-x-nyu-using-gemini-to-accelerate-startup-growth/) - The Berkley Center welcomed Google Labs’ Amanda Hyman (MBA Stern ’23) and Christian Samuelson for a deep dive into Gemini and other AI tools for entrepreneurs. - [Diving into CPG Startups, From Concept to Cart](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/10/diving-into-cpg-startups-from-concept-to-cart/) - The Berkley Center kicked off its CPG Workshop Series: From Concept to Cart in partnership with Listen Ventures, bringing founders together to explore what it takes to build and grow a consumer brand. The first session featured insights from Johnnie Yu of Listen Ventures and Alex Fine, CEO of Dame Products, on launching lean, testing fast, and turning ideas into revenue. - [Innovation & ambition on full display at Pitch Power Hour](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/11/innovation-ambition-on-full-display-at-pitch-power-hour/) - Eager founders and ambitious innovators came together at the Berkley Center's Pitch Power Hour. Connections were made, teams were formed, and NYU's Entrepreneurial community came closer together! - [Demystifying Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/09/demystifying-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition/) - Founding a startup isn't the only path to entrepreneurship. At a special panel event hosted in partnership with the Deal Utility, the Berkley Center and a panel of experience experts lifted the veil on how to navigate the path of entrepreneurship through acquisition. - [TeztUs](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023-24-nvc-teztus/#new_tab) - 2023-24 New Venture Competition Audience Choice - [UniqLearn](https://uniqlearn.co/#new_tab) - 2023-24 Technology Venture Competition Winner + Audience Choice - [CaroRhythm](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023-24-hvc-carorhythm/#new_tab) - 2023-24 Healthcare & Biomedical Venture Competition Winner + Audience Choice - [Jivika](https://www.mindfuljivika.com/#new_tab) - 2023-24 New Venture Competition Winner - [Helanah Warren | Recovering from burnout with Thrive by Design](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/08/helanah-warren-recovering-from-burnout-with-thrive-by-design/) - Replacing a single executive can cost up to 213% of their salary, and burned-out leaders are 2.6x more likely to be actively seeking another role. In our interview with Thrive by Design founder Helanah Warren she dives into solving this crisis in mental health. - [Financial Strategy and Fundraising Fundamentals in the 2025 SVF Accelerator](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/08/financial-strategy-and-fundraising-fundamentals-in-the-2025-svf-accelerator/) - A day of storytelling and strategy featured investor James Tang, financial expert Lauren Pear (MBA ’15), and PIN Founder & CEO Steph Mui, equipping Stern Venture Fellows with the tools to pitch, plan, and fundraise with confidence. - [SVF 2025 Wraps With Final Showcase and Insights from Calm CEO David Ko](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/08/david-ko-joins-to-close-out-svf-summer-accelerator/) - After 10 intense weeks, the 2025 Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator came to a close in an exciting and reflective day. Our cohort of founders were joined by SVF supporter and Calm CEO David Ko for a roundtable discussion and reflection on their progress, followed by a celebratory reception. - [SVF Founders Learn from Alumni, Hone Their Stories, and Hear Real Talk from VCs](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/08/svf-founders-learn-from-alumni-hone-their-stories-and-hear-real-talk-from-vcs/) - Stern Venture Fellows heard real-world insights from founders Ayman Mukerji Househam, Busayo Ogunsanya, and Ari Williams, crafted compelling pitches with David Dabscheck, and got unfiltered VC advice from Jennifer Wolf, Jessica Millstone, Johnnie Yu, and Michelle Kwok. - [Oliver Spring | Getting the most out of a startup accelerator](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/oliver-spring-getting-the-most-out-of-a-startup-accelerator/) - Co-Founder of OOSO Sparkling Tea Oliver Spring (NYU Stern '24) reflects on his time in the Stern Venture Fellows program and covers how to make the most of a startup accelerator in his post for the SVF Blog. - [AI Tools and Fundraising Strategy Take Center Stage at SVF](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/ai-tools-and-fundraising-strategy-take-center-stage-at-svf-week-6/) - Week 6 of the Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator featured hands-on workshops with Google Labs on AI tools like Gemini and a deep dive into startup fundraising strategy with Jeremy Kagan of Textbook Ventures. Fellows capped off the day with the Summer Mixer & Poker Night, celebrating community and friendly competition - [Danilo T. Pérez-Rivera | The Sovereignty of Self: A Mandate for a New Health Reality](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/danilo-t-perez-rivera-the-sovereignty-of-self-a-mandate-for-a-new-health-reality/) - In his blog post, Stern Venture Fellow Danilo T. Pérez-Rivera (CAS PhD '26), Founder of XSync, dives into running a mission driven startup, and his goal of making managing health and medical records easier for everyone. - [CaroRhythm | Learning to Position for Success](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/carorhythm-learning-to-position-for-success/) - Associate SVF Fellows Nisha Maheshwari (CEO, Co-Founder of CaroRhythm, NYU Tandon PhD '25) & Lokesh Sharma (Co-Founder of CaroRhythm, NYU Tandon PhD '28) give insight into their mission of improving stroke care through their innovative technology. Learn more about their groundbreaking work and what they've learned in SVF in their post for the SVF Blog! - [Content to Customers: Proven Sales and GTM Tips for Early-Stage Founders](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/content-to-customers-proven-sales-and-gtm-tips-for-early-stage-founders/) - The Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator continued with a high-impact lineup of workshops designed to strengthen marketing, sales, and go-to-market skills. The cohort spent the day immersed in practical frameworks and exercises with expert operators across industries. Each session was designed to help founders clarify and refine their approach to growth. - [Sam Cialek | The Hidden Volatility in Being Well](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/07/sam-cialek-the-hidden-volatility-in-being-well/) - Stern Venture Fellow Sam Cialek (CAS, BA '11), and Founder of Serif, talks about navigating the digital health and wellness landscape. Serif integrates lifestyle data from wearables and apps into one intelligent dashboard, turning biometrics and routines into personalized, actionable health insights. - [From Strategy to Networking: SVF Fellows Explore Brand Value with TikTok Expert and Building Founder Community](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/06/from-strategy-to-social/) - In the second week of the 2025 Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerators, the cohort beat the heat with a branding workshop from TikTok Brand Strategist Connor Brownell, and learned leadership skills with the Berkley Center's Steph Shyu. The cohort celebrated their progress with cohorts from NYU's other Summer Accelerators. - [Deanna Oliver | Why I Chose the Startup Path](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/06/deanna-oliver-why-i-chose-the-startup-path/) - In the inaugural post for the 2025 Stern Venture Fellows blog, Co-Founder of psyflo Deanna Oliver reflects on the path that let her to entrepreneurship, and founding a platform helps schools prevent, identify, and intervene with student mental health issues before they escalate. - [Kicking-Off & Setting Goals with the Stern Venture Fellows](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/06/kicking-off-setting-goals-with-the-stern-venture-fellows/) - The 2025 Stern Venture Fellows kicked off their summer with a high-impact orientation focused on setting clear goals, defining meaningful metrics, and building a community of accountability and support. - [ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the 2025 Stern Venture Fellows](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/05/announcement-meet-the-2025-stern-venture-fellows/) - We’re excited to announce the 2025 cohort of the Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) and Associate Fellows, a group of NYU founders leading ventures at the forefront of health and wellness. This year’s cohort reflects NYU’s deep, cross-school strength in solving challenges around physical and mental wellbeing, functional nutrition, and more. - [David Ko Catches Up with Stern Venture Fellows Alumni](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/05/david-ko-catches-up-with-stern-venture-fellows-alumni/) - NYU founders from past Stern Venture Fellows cohorts reunited with Calm CEO David Ko (Stern BS ’93) to share progress, challenges, and what’s next as we gear up for this summer’s program. - [Introducing the Winners of the 2025 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/05/introducing-the-winners-of-the-2025-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge/) - NYU’s top startups took the stage at the 2025 Entrepreneurs Challenge Final Pitch-Off, the University’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. With over 300 guests in attendance, ventures competed for $300K+ in prizes. See the winners across New Venture, Digital Tech, and Healthcare tracks—including this year’s $100K YOPE Award recipient. - [Living Brands AI | Lessons Learned as a Founder](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/living-brands-ai-lessons-learned-as-a-founder/) - Meet Living Brands AI, the startup aiming to help the 83.3% of marketing professionals that have experienced burnout in their careers through trustworthy, sophisticated AI tools that make national brand marketers’ lives easier. - [ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the Finalists of the 2025 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/announcement-meet-the-finalists-of-the-2025-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge/) - After months of hard work growing their ventures and honing their pitches, the teams of the 25 teams of this year's NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge faced the judges for the first time at this year's Semi-Finals! The anticipation in the air was palpable as the teams waited to hear the results of judges' intense deliberation. Silence fell across the room as the Berkley Center team took to the podium to announce the Finalists. - [MetroMesh Media | Crafting the Perfect Pitch](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/metromesh-media-crafting-the-perfect-pitch/) - Meet MetroMesh Media, the startup transforming delivery riders into dynamic, moving digital billboards, leveraging AI and real-time data for hyper-local, targeted advertising. - [Taking Control of Your Digital Footprint with Haven](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/taking-control-of-your-digital-footprint-with-haven/) - Meet the team behind Haven, the venture building a personal data management platform that provides tailored insights and recommendations, empowering users to take control of their digital footprint and enhance online security. - [Revolutionizing Recovery with Vitalis Regenerative Materials](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/revolutionizing-recovery-with-vitalis-regenerative-materials/) - Meet the team behind Vitalis Regenerative Materials, who is transforming surgical outcomes with BioBlend—a revolutionary bio-integrated tool that enhances tissue regeneration and reduces complications in sports medicine procedures. - [Reshaping Research for Cancer Treatment with VITROMNI](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/reshaping-research-for-cancer-treatment-with-vitromni/) - Meet the team behind VITROMNI, the team revolutionizing cancer treatment research with its CAR-T chip technology that replicates patient-specific bone marrow environments for high-throughput, personalized drug screening. - [Barrow Green, LLC | Founding a Deep Tech Startup](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/04/barrow-green-llc-founding-a-deep-tech-startup/) - Meet Barrow Green, the startup pioneering a compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient cooling and heating technology that eliminates hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Designed for both large and small-scale applications, its first product—a cooling vest—aims to protect workers from extreme heat while minimizing environmental impact. - [Improving Surgical Outcomes with Ready Set Recover](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/improving-surgical-outcomes-with-ready-set-recover/) - Meet the team behind Ready Set Recover, who is building a digital wellness platform for improving surgical outcomes with science-backed tools that enhance patient engagement, reduce stress, and increase compliance—benefiting patients, providers and payers. - [Definitive Diagnostics | Advanced Cancer Detection, Eliminates Doubt & Wasteful Testing](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/definitive-diagnostics-advanced-cancer-detection-eliminates-doubt-wasteful-testing/) - Meet Definitive Diagnostics, the startup. building an affordable, highly accurate, and reliable blood tests that can detect newly discovered cancer-specific biomarker patterns in multiple cancers, initially focused on the millions of breast cancer patients each year, who, following a (false) positive mammogram, undergo additional, costly, painful, potentially wasteful testing, and delays in treatment. - [CavaGene: Bridging innovative research with practical healthcare solutions](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/cavagene-bridging-innovative-research-with-practical-healthcare-solutions/) - Meet the team behind CavaGene, an innovative healthcare startup aiming to harnesses genomic and AI technology to deliver early, personalized cancer diagnostics through non-invasive, saliva-based testing—bridging innovative research with practical healthcare solutions. - [Using Google to Power Your Startup with AI](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/using-googles-tools-to-power-your-startup-with-ai/) - At "Powering Your Startup With AI," experts from Google Labs joined us for a hands on workshop to learn to use AI tools like Gemini's Deep Research Model and Notebook LM to streamline their workflows. - [IndieApp | Making App Creation Easier with AI](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/indieapp-making-app-creation-easier-with-ai/) - Meet IndieApp, the NYU Entrepreneur Challenge team creating an AI-powered app builder that helps non-tech product managers to turn their ideas into reality. - [im Financial: Empowering Hispanics Through a Financial Revolution](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/im-financial-empowering-hispanics-through-a-financial-revolution/) - Meet the team behind im Financial, a SaaS platform that empowers university sustainability professionals by simplifying the tracking, reporting, and visualization of environmental data. - [Lessons from Michael Baum & The YOPE Accelerator](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/lessons-from-michael-baum/) - At an exclusive event featuring Michael Baum, serial entrepreneur and founder of Splunk (SPLK), the Berkley Center brought together NYU founders, students, and alumni for an afternoon of in-depth startup coaching and an engaging fireside chat. - [DEFI Snacks | Breaking through Snacking Norms and Making Waves with Health-conscious Chocolate Lovers](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/defi-snacks-breaking-through-snacking-norms-and-making-waves-with-health-conscious-chocolate-lovers/) - Meet DEFI Snacks, a venture that offers a high-protein, guilt-free chocolate dessert that provides over 25g of protein per serving while supporting female-owned businesses with every purchase. - [Eden | Growing through the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/eden-growing-through-the-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge/) - Meet Eden, the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge team that aims to help professionals who spend too much time in their inbox build and run complex AI automations in less than 30 seconds. - [Tackling Fundraising at the 2025 Quest for Cash Boot Camp](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/tackling-fundraising-at-the-2025-quest-for-cash-boot-camp/) - Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and investor insights, founders from the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge and beyond gained actionable strategies to secure funding and scale their ventures! - [Improving Tracking & Outcomes with Sustainab.ly](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/03/tracking-and-improving-outcomes-with-sustainab-ly/) - Meet the team behind Sustainab.ly, a SaaS platform that empowers university sustainability professionals by simplifying the tracking, reporting, and visualization of environmental data. - [Using AI for Deeper Diagnostics with Éo-vision AI](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/using-ai-for-deeper-diagnostics-with-eo-vision-ai/) - Meet the team building an AI platform for imaging diagnostics that enables every clinical expert to train advanced AI models without the need for AI expertise. Our goal is to build the world’s first AI model repository and marketplace for medical AI models. - [Amrap | Breaking The Barriers to Strength Training](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/amrap-breaking-the-barriers-to-strength-training/) - Kicking off our 2025 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Blog, the team behind Amrap dives into the origin story behind their innovative workout solution. - [This is a test blog](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/this-is-a-test-blog/) - This is a test blog February 18, 2025 By: Fellow Name (School Affiliation ‘Grad Year) | Venture: Venture Name Subheader textbox Lorem ipsum odor amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Eleifend congue ullamcorper etiam auctor vulputate scelerisque. Integer pharetra nibh nibh dapibus, ridiculus rhoncus. Justo suscipit finibus sem parturient torquent nostra vitae ornare sagittis. Nam purus litora - [Venture Name | Healthcare/Wellness Test](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/venture-name-headline/) - As we head into the semi-finals of the 2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge, CARA Systems reflects on how the experience has helped them refine their venture. - [Venture Name | Biotechnology/Life Sciences Test](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/venture-name-biotechnology-life-sciences-test/) - As we head into the semi-finals of the 2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge, CARA Systems reflects on how the experience has helped them refine their venture. - [Venture Name | Internet/Web/Mobile Test](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/venture-name-internet-web-mobile-test/) - Here're excerpts: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. 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Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. - [2025 Entrepreneurs Challenge Kicks Off with Marketing Boot Camp](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/02/2025-entrepreneurs-challenge-kicks-off-with-marketing-boot-camp/) - At the Sales & Marketing at boot camp, industry experts taught NYU startup founders actionable strategies for customer acquisition, branding, and revenue growth. - [Business Insider Quotes Cynthia Franklin](https://www.businessinsider.com/why-a-recession-is-good-time-to-start-a-business-2023-2#new_tab) - Our very own Cynthia Franklin, Director of the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, was quoted in Business Insider about the right time to start a venture. - [Jay Schiff Wins $260K Grant from CDC](https://www.addinextech.com/copy-of-decreasing-opioid-refills-cli#new_tab) - Jay Schiff, Co-founder & CEO of Addinex Technologies, Inc. has received a $260K grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve upon existing addiction medication dispensing for people with opioid use disorder. He was a 2018 Entrepreneurs Challenge finalist and avid Berkley Center Volunteer. - [The Answer to Outdated Music Venue Booking Systems](https://www.crainsnewyork.com/chasing-giants/soho-startup-gigfinesse-seeks-modernize-business-live-music#new_tab) - 2019 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge NVC Winner Gig Finesse was recently featured in Crain’s NY Business for modernizing music venue bookings. Learn more from co-founder Mir Hwang (NYU CAS '19). - [Portable Diagnostic Systems Wins $75K Grant from NJ CSIT](https://www.njeda.com/csit-awards-1-275-million-to-17-new-jersey-startups-focused-on-supporting-maternal-infant-health/#new_tab) - Congratulations to Glennon Simmons, Founder & CEO of Portable Diagnostic Systems (2020 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge TVC Semi-Finalist) for receiving $75,000 grant from the NJ Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology to accelerate the development of technologies, products, and services that support maternal and child wellbeing. - [Heliotrope Wins EnergyTech NYC Regional Prize](https://www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP/update/5309#new_tab) - Co-founder of Heliotrope, Casey Bloomquist, won EnergyTech NYC Regional Prize for their business plan, moving on to the next round in the competition. Bloomquist is a 2023 Entrepreneurs Challenge Semi-Finalist. - [GigFinesse Raises Seed Funding](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gigfinesse-announces-seed-funding-to-connect-venues-and-artists-and-reimagine-the-future-of-live-entertainment-301696824.html#new_tab) - The 2019-20 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Finalist closed a seed funding round of $3.6m from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and Cosmic Venture Partners. - [Muse Tax Becomes a Techstars Portfolio Company](https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/techstars-new-york-city-accelerator-announces-2022-fall-class#new_tab) - NYU alum Muse Tax is unlocking smart money decisions with tax data. Congratulations to the team as they join Techstars NY's 2022 Fall Class. - [Upfront Partners with Maryland Family Network](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/upfront-and-maryland-family-network-announce-statewide-family-search-portal-and-real-time-child-care-map-301659360.html#new_tab) - NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge 2021 finalist Upfront announced a family search portal and real-time child care map in partnership with the state of Maryland. - [Portable Diagnostic Systems Selected as the NIDA 2021 Winner](https://nida.nih.gov/research/nida-research-programs-activities/nida-challenges-program/2021-start-sud-startup#new_tab) - Congratulations to 2019-20 Entrepreneurs Challenge finalist, Portable Diagnostic Systems, on winning the National Institute on Drug Abuse's (NIDA) "$100,0000 for Start a SUD Startup" Challenge. - [Jasmine Marie (BS '13) Featured in Under Armour Campaign](https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/#new_tab) - Jasmine Marie (Stern BS '13), CEO & founder of black girls breathing, an entity focused on the mental and emotional health of Black women, has been named one of the new faces of Under Armour's Spring and Summer 2021 campaign. - [How Hustle Culture Can Hurt Startups](https://yourstory.com/2021/01/ys-learn-hustle-culture-startup-productivity#new_tab) - Research from Professor Jonathan Haidt is cited in an article by YourStory: “Why the ‘Always Hustle’ Culture can Hurt Your Startup’s Productivity.” - [Prof. Scott Galloway on Breaking Up Tech Giants](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/time-return-roots-break-companies-163323547.html#new_tab) - In a video interview, Professor Scott Galloway discusses his view on the recent antitrust hearing and earnings results from Big Tech companies. - [What's Next After the Tech Congressional Hearing?](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-07-30/big-tech-s-hearing-fallout-video?sref=hrNdYzGt#new_tab) - In a video interview, Professor Arun Sundararajan discusses the next phase for Big Tech after the leaders of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified in front of Congress last week. - [Fresh Take: The Rise in Popularity of Salad Chains](https://www.businessinsider.com/salad-chains-sweetgreen-chopt-everywhere-2020-7#new_tab) - In a video interview, Professor Hans Taparia weighs in on the rise of salad chains. - [Cohort Announced: 2025 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2025/01/cohort-announced-2025-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge/) - Meet NYU's top startups! After a highly competitive selection process, we are thrilled to introduce the 27 dynamic teams that make up the cohort of the 2025 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge! - [2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Features NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Alumni](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/12/2025forbes30/) - Several Berkley Center program alumni were celebrated as part of Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2025 including Co-Founder of Heliotrope Photonics, Minh Tran, PhD (Tandon '23), and Founders of Rooted Fare, Ashley Xie (Steinhardt '20) & Hedy Yu. - [ONE432](https://www.one432.com/) - 2020-21 Social Venture Competition Winner - [Stonk League](https://stonkleague.com/) - 2020-21 New Venture Competition Winner - [Trovbase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023/11/trovbase/) - 2022-23 New Venture Competition Winner - [Baton](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023/11/baton/) - 2022-23 Technology Venture Competition Winner - [Sipple](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023/11/sipple/) - 2022-23 Healthcare & Biomedical Venture Competition Winner - [Muse Tax Inc.](https://admin.musetax.com/#new_tab) - 2023-24 New Venture Competition Winner - [StepWise](https://www.getstepwise.com/#new_tab) - 2023-24 Technology Venture Competition Winner - [Vital Audio Inc.](https://www.vitalaudio.io/#new_tab) - 2023-24 Healthcare Venture Competition Winner - [Charlie O'Donnell reveals what every founder needs to know about Startup Fundability](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/10/charlie-odonnell-leads-workshop-on-startup-fundability/) - Expert VC Charlie O'Donnell joined the Berkley Center for an insightful evening delving into the world of startup funding and Venture Capital. - [How to Validate Startup Concepts with Josh Cohen](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/11/joshua-cohen-teaches-venture-validation-at-berkley-center-workshop/) - At our recent “How to Validate Before Launch: Essentials for Customer-Centric Entrepreneurs” workshop, Joshua Cohen, Co-CEO and Co-founder at GIANT Innovation, the event provided aspiring entrepreneurs with a hands-on experience in building customer-focused innovation skills. - [Volunteer Reception: Celebrating the Heart of Our Community](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/11/volunteer-reception-celebrating-the-heart-of-our-community/) - The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship recently held a special reception to show appreciation for our dedicated network of volunteers whose mentorship, coaching, and guidance are an invaluable asset to the Berkley Center’s scale and success. - [Alumni in Venture Capital brought together at Berkley Center Mixer](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/10/alumni-in-venture-capital-brought-together-at-berkley-center-mixer/) - The Berkley Center recently partnered with Zoe van den Bol (Stern '21) of Alpha Partners and Michael Bank (Stern '24) of Founders Committee Ventures to host an inspiring evening meet-up for NYU Alumni working in Venture Capital. - [NYU founders & innovators come together for Pitch Power Hour](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/10/nyu-innovators-come-together-for-1st-pitch-power-hour-found-matchup/) - It was a full house as the Berkley Center welcomed entrepreneurs and innovators from across NYU to its first ever Pitch Power Hour & Founder Matchup! - [David Ko joins to close out 2024 Stern Venture Fellows](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/08/david-ko-joins-to-close-out-2024-stern-venture-fellows/) - The 2024 Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) Summer Accelerator came to a close in an inspiring evening hosted by David Ko (NYU Stern, BS’ 93), CEO of Calm and key supporter of the SVF program. - [Summer Coming to a Close with Metun Nivin of FireBeats](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/07/summer-coming-to-a-close-with-metun-nivin-of-firebeats/) - Summer Coming to a Close with Metun Nivin of FireBeats July 29, 2024 By: Metun Nivin (NYU Tandon ’25) | Venture: FireBeats As the Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) program draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the experiences, progress, and milestones that have defined FireBeats’ journey. 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In just about everything else, you have an idea of what to do when something happens but it’s not the case when building a company from the ground up. 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In my search for an accessible and engaging solution that would enable them to exercise at home, I found a gap in the market. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a solution that was both effective and affordable, providing the flexibility necessary for home rehabilitation. - [Cresilon among 2024's 'Most Innovative Companies' says Fast Company](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/03/cresilon-among-2024s-most-innovative-companies-says-fast-company/) - Founded by Joe Landolina (Tandon '14) and Isaac Miller (Stern '12), Cresilon aims to save lives through quick treatment to stop blood loss. - [ContinueWell | Improving healthcare through entrepreneurship](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/03/continuewell-improving-healthcare-through-entrepreneurship/) - Emergency room doctors Yomna Nassef (CAS ‘08) and Evan Ou have seen first hand how lack of followup support has hurt patients. 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Helping entrepreneurs from across NYU. - [Founder Friday: AI Guided Learning with Context](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/03/founder-friday-ai-guided-learning-with-context/) - Context's Founder Dror Margalit, (NYU Tisch, MS ‘24) aims to use his AI powered learning platform to allow artists and designers to learn creative coding. - [Alivio Technologies, Inc | A Journey of Mentorship in Our Venture](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/alivio-technologies-inc-a-journey-of-mentorship-in-our-venture/) - Caitlin West, Founder & President of Alivio Technologies, Inc. shares how the guidance of mentors can be the differentiating factor between success and struggle. - [Recap: The 23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/recap-the-23rd-annual-nyu-venture-showcase/) - More than 700 students, staff, investors and other came out to mix and mingle with some of NYU's most promising entrepreneurs and the NYU Venture Showcase! - [Jivika | Gearing up for the NYU Venture Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/jivika-gearing-up-for-the-nyu-venture-showcase/) - Meet Ayman Mukerji (Silver '20), founder of NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge team Jivika. Learn how she's aiming to confront workplace stress and burnout. - [Founder Friday: Comfort, Flexibility & Style with MAÄT](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/founder-friday-comfort-flexibility-style-with-maat/) - Founders Beth Godfrey (Stern '05) and Fiona and Kerri Devaney will have you saying goodbye to yoga mats, and hello to a new way of working out in style and comfort with MAÄT. - [Bakstage.AI | Preparing a Pitch](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/bakstage-ai-preparing-a-pitch/) - In this Challenge Blog post, the team behind Bakstage.AI breaks down how they're preparing to pitch their venture to audiences at the NYU Venture Showcase - [Integrated Reality Labs | Childhood Fun with a Digital Twist](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/integrated-reality-labs-childhood-fun-with-a-digital-twist/) - Meet Integrated Reality Labs! Using innovative tech, this Entrepreneurs Challenge team is aiming to create a platform that inspires real world play using a new digital twist. - [WellCapped | Changing Market Perceptions](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/wellcapped-changing-market-perceptions/) - In our latest Challenge Blog post, the founders of WellCapped discuss how they needed to make a strategic pivot to help shift market perceptions. - [Founder Friday: Demystifying Personal Finance with Frich](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/02/founder-friday-demystifying-personal-finance-with-frich/) - Meet Aleksandra Medina (NYU Abu Dhabi '21) and Katrin Kaurov, the team behind Frich, a social finance platform that empowers users to make informed money choices. - [2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Kicks Off!](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023/12/2023-24-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge-kicks-off/) - The 2023-24 Cohort recently joined us for the first time at the Challenge Orientation! - [Dinesurf CEO Featured on CNBC Africa](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/01/dinesurf-ceo-featured-on-cnbc-africa/) - Martins Udotai, Co-Founder and CEO of Dinesurf, a 2023-24 Entrepreneurs Challenge team, recently took to the airwaves on CNBC Africa. - [Announcement: 23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/01/announcement-23rd-annual-nyu-venture-showcase/) - Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship - Mix and mingle with some of NYU's most promising entrepreneurs and the 23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase! - [Audience | Kicking Off The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/01/kicking-off-the-nyu-entrepreneurs-challenge/) - John Bennett (Tandon '24) and Phil Bennett of TVC team, Audience, kick off the 2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Weekly Blog! - [Berkley Center Year In Review: 2023](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2024/01/berkley-center-year-in-review-2023/) - As we kick off the new year, we wanted to quickly look back at our exciting 2023! - [Portable Diagnostic Systems Featured in Techcrunch](https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2023/09/20/portable-diagnostic-systems-prototype-ready-for-launch/amp/) - Glennon Simmons' Portable Diagnostic Systems was recently featured in Techcrunch following the announcement of their third-generation prototype. Simmons is a 2020 Entrepreneurs Challenge TVC Finalist. - [HVC Winner, Vital Audio Accepted Into Techstars LA Fall Class of 2023](https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/announcing-the-techstars-los-angeles-accelerator-fall-class-of-2023) - Techstars have just announced their latest class of ventures in their Los Angeles Accelerator, including our very own HVC Winner, Vital Audio. - [Stern Ranked No. 11 by The Princeton Review](https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings?rankings=top-northeast-entrepreneurship-grad#new_tab) - The Princeton Review has released results of its Top Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship 2023 ranking. This year, NYU Stern received the #11 spot overall and was ranked #3 on the Northeast graduate list! - [Startup XYZ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2022/06/startup-xyz/) - This startup just raised $1B in their latest fundraising round, - [SteelSky Ventures, Founded by Maria Velissaris (MBA '09) Raises $72M for Inaugural Fund ](https://femtechinsider.com/steelsky-ventures-fund-i/#new_tab) - Congratulations to SteelSky Ventures on its latest $72M fundraising round! SteelSky Ventures, founded by Maria Velissaris (MBA '09) invests across the spectrum of women's health indicators and care modalities. With this latest round, SteelSky is now the world's largest venture capital fund focused exclusively on improving access, care, and outcomes in women's health. - [Sprinklr, Founded by Ragy Thomas (MBA '03) Plans Center in Hyderabad](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/sprinklr-plans-centre-in-city-with-1k-techies/articleshow/90467250.cms#new_tab) - Sprinklr founded by Ragy Thomas (MBA '03) has just announced its plans to set up a development center in Hyderbad with approximately 200 IT professionals and are expected to ramp up the head count to 1,000 in the next three to five years. Sprinklr is a platform that develops SaaS customer experience management (CXM). - [Esusu Becomes Harvard Business School Case Study](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abbey-wemimo-62382a2a_against-all-odds-join-esusu-today-delighted-activity-6905217988094492672-pPaU/?mc_cid=ab3614df2c&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Esusu, co-founded by Abbey Wemimo (MPA '16) and Samir Goel (BS '16) on becoming a Harvard Business School Case Study. They recently raised a $130M Series B round, giving them a $1B valuation, making them one of the very few Black-owned unicorns in the world. - [Beyond Good Named to Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative of 2022](https://www.fastcompany.com/90724472/most-innovative-companies-social-good-2022) - Beyond Good (formerly known as Madecasse) has just been named to Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2022! Beyond Good, founded by Tim McCoullum is a mission-drive brand that makes single origin chocolate from Madagascar and Uganda, with the goal of bringing a new level of transparency to chocolate. Beyond Good was also the - [Punit Seth (MBA '10), CEO of Toast, Celebrates a Milestone](https://wetoast.com) - Toast, producers of the highest quality range of full spectrum hemp CBD products, recently marked their 5th anniversary. The company also announced a partnership with Erewhon, the upscale natural foods store that enjoys a cult-like following.Toast Chocolates will now be available at all of the LA-based retailer's locations and, of course, can be ordered online - [Calm Acquires Ripple Health Group Co-Founded By David Ko (BS '93)](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/calm-app-acquisition-ripple-health-group-new-co-ceo.html) - The relaxation app, Calm has just acquired Ripple Health Group, a health care technology company that connects users with proper health care options. Ripple co-founder and CEO, David Ko (BS '93) will now serve as co-CEO of Calm alongside Michael Acton Smith. - [NYU Startup, Esusu, Officially Becomes a Unicorn!](https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2022/01/27/esusu-becomes-unicorn-with-softbank-vision-fund-2-led-130m-funding/amp/#new_tab) - Esusu, a fintech platform founded by NYU alumni Abbey Wemimo (MPA '16) and Samir Goel (BS '16), is officially a unicorn. The company raised a $130M Series B round, giving them a $1B valuation and making them one of the very few black-owned unicorns in the U.S. and globally. Abbey was a 2016 Entrepreneurs Challenge finalist when he competed with a prior idea. - [NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Alum, eat2explore Featured on the Today Show](https://twitter.com/TODAYshow/status/1465695414863032340#new_tab) - Entrepreneurs Challenge alum, eat2explore, the award-winning family culinary adventure, was featured on the Today Show as one of the best food gifts for the holiday season. - [Kidae Hong (MBA '21) Featured in Poets & Quants 2021 Most Disruptive MBA Startups](https://poetsandquants.com/2021/12/06/2021-most-disruptive-mba-startups-circle-new-york-university-stern/?pq-category=students#new_tab) - Kidae Hong (MBA '21) and Claire Park (MBA '21), co-founders, Circle and 2021 Stern Venture Fellows participants were featured in Poets & Quants' 2021 Most Disruptive MBA startups. - [Fireside Chat w/ Gian Antonio Pisterzi (EMBA '21)](https://nyu.zoom.us/rec/play/Q0SePQwkQ9d1mbqKUZfWaDgIBnKkm2TD9RLkDUlhqDTH-5nFM_Oj0T7lcNdzzlyxciwoUMH4pZf77jIA.JcuSnlPevaiNDqoU?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=GgejfqNPQqK8uR9YY2mUQw.1641851668730.9065df6e72f8ff66464117aac8b0250b&_x_zm_rhtaid=459#new_tab) - In November, Berkley Center director, Cynthia Franklin hosted a fireside chat with Gian Antonio Pisterzi (EMBA '21), founder of Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art. If you weren't able to make the event, be sure to check out the full discussion at the link below. - [Quik Reversal](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/nyu-300k-entrepreneurs-challenge-finals-awards-ceremony-2019) - Social Venture Competition - [MICSI](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/nyu-300k-entrepreneurs-challenge-finals-awards-ceremony-2019) - Technology Venture Competition - [Blue Instrument Inc.](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/nyu-300k-entrepreneurs-challenge-finals-awards-ceremony-2019) - Technology Venture Competition - [SubClipr](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/200k-entrepreneurs-challenge-final-round) - New Venture Competition - [Sani](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/200k-entrepreneurs-challenge-final-round) - New Venture Competition - [RecoverLink](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/tales-in-possible/win-possible-entrepreneurs-challenge-2015) - New Venture Competition - [Databetes](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/entrepreneurs-pitchoff-2013) - Technology Venture Competition - [Be Seen](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/uat_024099) - Social Venture Competition - [Anzenna](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/uat_024099) - Technology Venture Competition - [To Vie For](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/uat_025239) - New Venture Competition - [RF Test Labs](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/entrepreneurs2012) - Technology Venture Competition - [Nutraceutical Market Solutions](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/entrepreneurs2012) - Social Venture Competition - [Elements Digital Health](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/200k-entrepreneurs-challenge-final-round) - Social Venture Competition - [America Smiles](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/uat_025239) - Social Venture Competition - [SleepBot](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/entrepreneurs2012) - New Venture Competition - [Precision Radiomics](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/winners-announced-in-nyu-stern-300k-entrepreneurs-challenge-2020) - Technology Venture Competition - [Kinvolved](https://www.kinvolved.com/) - Social Venture Competition - [Codesters](https://www.codesters.com/) - Social Venture Competition - [Physiclo](https://physiclo.com/) - Technology Venture Competition - [Ephemeral Tattoo](https://ephemeral.tattoo/) - New Venture Competition - [Human.NYC](https://www.human.nyc/) - Social Venture Competition - [Share Meals](https://sharemeals.org/) - Social Venture Competition - [Geopipe](https://geopi.pe/) - Technology Venture Competition - [bloc.](http://jointhebloc.com/) - Social Venture Competition - [LifeCycle Hospitality (Formerly SeaStraws)](https://seastraws.co/) - Social Venture Competition - [GigFinesse](https://www.gigfinesse.com/) - New Venture Competition - [SeeMore Technology](https://sites.google.com/site/seemoretechnology/) - Technology Venture Competition - [Noor Pharmaceuticals](https://www.noorvitamins.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Fairgrade](https://fairgrade.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Prime Discoveries](https://www.primediscoveries.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Say Cel](http://www.saycel.com/main/) - Social Venture Competition - [Restore Health](https://restore-health.org/) - Social Venture Competition - [HireCanvas](http://www.hirecanvas.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Smart Vision Labs](https://www.smartvisionlabs.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Oculogica](https://www.oculogica.com/) - Technology Venture Competition - [CourseHorse](https://coursehorse.com/boston) - New Venture Competition - [Sabai Design](https://sabai.design/) - Social Venture Competition - [Envirobe](https://envirobe.com/) - Technology Venture Competition - [Finclude (formerly Verge.Capital)](https://www.finclude.ai/) - New Venture Competition - [Food Period](https://foodperiod.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Gravy](https://www.trygravy.com/) - New Venture Competition - [FairFrame](https://www.fairframe.io/) - Social Venture Competition - [Sunthetics](https://sunthetics.io/) - Technology Venture Competition - [Resprana](https://resprana.com/) - New Venture Competition - [Redesign Science](https://www.redesignscience.com/) - Technology Venture Competition - [Water Canary](https://www.watercanary.com/) - Social Venture Competition - [Fundraising 101](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021/07/fundraising-101/) - Check out these quick and dirty tips and tricks to get started with your fundraising efforts. - [Design Thinking and Consumer Mapping For Your Startup](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021/07/design-thinking-and-consumer-mapping-for-your-startup/) - Need resources to help you curate and validate your product and target audience? Check out this cheat sheet to help you get started. - [Social Media Marketing](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021/07/social-media-marketing/) - Learn what it takes to level up your startup's social media marketing. - [Startup Financials](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021/07/startup-financials/) - [NYU Startup, Esusu, Named One of 2021's Top 50 Fintech Companies by Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2021/06/08/fintech-50-2021-the-newcomers/?sh=a08c9a15f23f#new_tab) - Esusu, a fintech platform that lets low-income consumer report rent payments to credit bureaus to boost their credit scores has just been named one of 2021's top 50 fintech companies by Forbes! Esusu was co-founded by Abbey Wemimo (Wagner '15) and Samir Goel (Stern '16). - [NYU Startup, Addinex, Raises $550,000 in Seed Funding](http://www.addinextech.com#new_tab) - Congratulations to Entrepreneurs Challenge program alum, Addinex, co-founded by Jay Schiff (MBA '20) and Stan Roslyakov, on raising $550,000 in their latest fundraising round. Addinex has developed a low-cost, patented opioid dispensing system to prevent addiction and overdoses. - [Berkley Center Volunteer Allen Adamson Featured on “The Beancast” Podcast](https://www.thebeancast.com/beancast-marketing-podcast-show-archive/2021/4/5/beancast-631-murders-and-acquisition#new_tab) - Berkley Center volunteer and branding guru, Allen Adamson, co-founder, Metaforce was featured on "The Beancast" marketing podcast with Bob Knorpp. - [Better.com Raises $500 Million](https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/09/mortgage-is-suddenly-sexy-as-softbank-pumps-500m-in-better-com-at-6b-valuation/?utm_source=TechNY+(almost)+Daily&utm_campaign=b0ad9f39e9-TECHNY_DAILY_2021_Jan_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5dd2e495c1-b0ad9f39e9-433815005#new_tab) - Better.com, an online mortgage startup, founded by Vishal Garg (BS '98) has just raised $500 million in their latest fundraising round with an investment from Softbank. The company is now valued at $6 billion. - [NYU Startup, Cresilion, Raises $38.5 Million](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cresilon-closes-38-5-million-series-a-3-financing-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-hemostatic-gel-301264563.html#new_tab) - Joe Landolina (Tandon MS '14) and Isaac Miller (Stern BS '12) co-founded Cresilon, creators of a plant-based gel that promotes hemostatis, just raised $38.5 million in a Series A-3 financings. The team won the 2011 Entrepreneurs Challenge Tech Venture Competition. - [Shabnam Rezaei (MBA ‘01) Receives GLAAD Award](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shabnamrezaei_thebravestknight-activity-6783106658647322625-zaDR/#new_tab) - Shabnam Rezaei, co-founder and president, Big Bad Boo Studios and past winner of the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge was just awarded the GLAAD award for The Bravest Knight, a Hulu Original. - [Chris Burggraeve Selected to Serve as Independent Director for VGAC II](https://vgacquisition.com/vgac-ii/#new_tab) - Berkley Center Volunteer, Chris Burggraeve has been selected to serve as an Independent Director to Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II, the second special purpose acquisition company ('SPAC') sponsored by the Virgin Group. - [Entrepreneurs Challenge Alum Wins Award](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/istanegloudi_giwa-greek-giwawards-activity-6787353905614389248-LfV8#new_tab) - Congratulations to Ioanna Stanegloudi, co-founder of Finclude, winners of the 2019 New Venture Competition and a Stern Venture Fellows team. Ioanna won the prestigious Greek International Women Award for Business & Entrepreneurship. Finclude provides creditors and lenders with a holistic view of retail credit applicants in the EU. - [Prof. Scott Galloway on the State of the Innovation Economy](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/08/is-the-innovation-economy-over.html#new_tab) - Professor Scott Galloway's comments addressing the current state of the innovation economy in the United States are featured. - [Berkley Center Director & NYU Stern Professor Cynthia Franklin Featured in Business of Fashion Interview](https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/entrepreneurship/why-so-many-fashion-brands-are-launching-right-now#new_tab) - Our very own Berkley Center director and NYU Stern adjunct professor Cynthia Franklin was featured in Business of Fashion for an interview on "Why So Many Fashion Brands Are Launching Right Now". - [Tandon Alumna Daniela Blanco, Co-founder of Sunthetics, Featured in Disney+ Documentary](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021/04/tandon-alumna-daniela-blanco-co-founder-of-sunthetics-featured-in-disney-documentary/) - Daniela Blanco (Tandon PhD '20, MS '18) co-founder of Sunthetics and 2018 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Tech Venture Competition winner was featured in Disney+'s documentary, "Own The Room". "Own The Room" chronicles five students from disparate corners of the planet as they take their budding business ventures to Macau to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur - [Austin Clements (MBA '13) on the Black VC Experience](https://blavity.com/clubhouse-capitalized-racial-bias-and-the-silencing-of-black-voices?category1=opinion&category2=news#new_tab) - Austin Clements, co-founder & partner, Slauson & Co gave insight into the Black VC experience, what aspiring entrepreneurs need to know and how an investment from PayPal is helping to create a more equitable future. - [Information Frictions and Entrepreneurship](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/information-frictions-and-entrepreneurship#new_tab) - Overview: In “Information Frictions and Entrepreneurship,” NYU Stern Professor Deepak Hegde and co-author Justin Tumlinson (Loughborough University) research the link between success in entrepreneurship and early-career judgement by employers. Why study this now: Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Rachael Ray, and Oprah Winfrey all have two things in common: they are incredibly successful entrepreneurs, and they lack traditionally - [Prof. Cynthia Franklin Featured on MSNBC's Velshi](https://twitter.com/AliVelshi/status/1338190428550668289#new_tab) - Prof. Cynthia Franklin, director of the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship shared tips for small business owners taking their sales online during the pandemic on MSNBC's Velshi. - [COVID and its Influence on Entrepreneurial Education](https://www.businessinsider.com/2020-entrepreneurship-changed-nyu-business-professor-2020-7#new_tab) - In an in-depth feature with Business Insider, Professor Ari Ginsberg explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way he approaches teaching entrepreneurship. - [Key Takeaways From the Big Tech Congressional Hearing](https://www.businessbecause.com/news/insights/7131/big-tech-ceo-hearing#new_tab) - Professors Vasant Dhar, Nicholas Economides and Lawrence White are quoted in a story exploring what the late July Big Tech hearing revealed and what the future might hold for Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. - [Why Are Black Business Owners Being Rejected for Loans?](https://art19.com/shows/news-4-debrief/episodes/1f1a5de9-0ac7-4686-82e6-72327bac9599#new_tab) - In a podcast interview, Postdoctoral Fellow Rachel Marie Brooks Atkins discusses Black entrepreneurship. - [The Factors Shaping Big Tech Regulation](https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/510022-what-factors-will-shape-big-tech-regulation?rnd=1596222621#new_tab) - In an op-ed, Professor Vasant Dhar addresses the recent House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee hearing on Big Tech and explores factors that will shape regulation of Big Tech platforms. - [Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught in a Classroom?](https://hbr.org/2020/08/can-entrepreneurship-be-taught-in-a-classroom?ab=hero-main-text#new_tab) - In a co-authored op-ed, Professors Ashish Bhatia and Natalia Levina assert that business schools must adopt new teaching philosophies designed to forge agile, entrepreneurial leaders amid an increasingly uncertain and complex future; Stern's Endless Frontier Labs is cited. - [New BS in Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship Program @ NYU Stern](https://bized.aacsb.edu/articles/2020/august/new-programs#new_tab) - Stern's new BS in Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship for undergraduate business students is spotlighted in a new program roundup. - [Prof. Arun Sundararajan on Uber, Lyft and the Changes They Need to Take into Consideration](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-08-11/-bloomberg-markets-the-close-full-show-08-11-2020-video?sref=hrNdYzGt#new_tab) - In a video interview, Professor Arun Sundararajan shares his reactions to the recent ruling that Uber and Lyft must convert drivers into employees, noting that the coronavirus crisis has forced more people to turn to the gig economy to make money. - [COVID-19's Impact on Dine-In Trends](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-08-06/uber-to-benefit-from-online-delivery-push-nyu-s-sundararajan-video?sref=hrNdYzGt#new_tab) - In a live interview, Professor Arun Sundararajan explains why he expects dine-in demand to keep growing even after the COVID-19 pandemic and why Uber Technologies and DoorDash are poised to benefit from the shift. - [The New Virtual Reality of Concerts](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/russian-billionaire-invests-in-vr-parties-startup-1.1481115#new_tab) - Professor Joost van Dreunen offers his perspective on the future of virtual reality startup company Sensorium Corp. - [Maximizing Innovation Amid Disruption](https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahmayer/2020/08/26/innovation-due-to-covid-yes-but-how/#6056d86a4b7e#new_tab) - Professor Hila Lifshitz-Assaf interview: "Innovation Due to Covid: Yes, but How?" - [Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Entrepreneurship](https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amle.2019.0201) - Profs. Ashish Batia and Natalia Levina's research paper, "Diverse Rationalities of Entrepreneurship Education: An Epistemic Stance Perspective" was published by the Academy of Management Learning & Education and takes a look at the intersection between education and entrepreneurship. - [Andre Koo Tech MBA Program Featured in Poets & Quants](https://poetsandquants.com/2020/08/12/the-10-biggest-b-school-innovations-of-the-decade/#new_tab) - Stern's Andre Koo Tech MBA is spotlighted in P&Q's "10 Biggest B-school Innovations of the Decade" list. - [Redesign Science](https://bit.ly/33yJBHY#new_tab) - Redesign Science was the winner of the 2016 Tech Venture Competition within the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge (formerly $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge). In Fall 2019, Redesign Science closed a $2 million seed funding round led by Notation Capital. - [Food Period](http://foodperiod.com#new_tab) - Food Period just launched a new product—Moon Mylks. Moon Mylks are targeted latte blends made from symptom-busting superfoods for your best period ever! - [Beyond Good](https://www.beyondgood.com/#new_tab) - Beyond Good, formerly Madecasse was the [insert year here] winner of the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge (formerly $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge). Beyond Good's treats can be found in various local grocery stores including: Whole Foods, Acme, Fairway and more! - [Geopipe](https://geopi.pe/##new_tab) - Geopipe, founded by Christopher Mitchell (Courant Ph.D '15) was awarded the $1M grand prize in the Genius NY 2020 Accelerator Competition. This winning will allow Geopipe to continue to move forward with their mission. - [Pepper](https://www.wearpepper.com/) - Pepper was co-founded by Lia Winograd (MBA '19). Lia is an alumnus of the $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge and the Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator program. Pepper currently boasts a $3M revenue run rate and has launched a wholesale partnership with Urban Outfitters! - [The Great Fantastic](https://swoveralls.com/#new_tab) - Kyle Bergman (MBA '19) is the founder of The Great Fantastic, home to Swoveralls aka the comfiest thing you never knew you needed, combining sweatpants and overalls into one. Kyle was a participant in the 2019 Stern Venture Fellows cohort and was featured in ABC's Shark Tank. - [Pinterest](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2020/12/pinterest/) - Pinterest was co-founded by Vikram Bhaskaran (BS '09), and the venture was a finalist in the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge (formerly the $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge) under a different name. - [Better.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/noahkirsch/2020/11/09/better-mortgage-an-online-lending-startup-completes-series-d-at-4-billion-valuation/?sh=471d50d63b4b) - Better.com was founded by Vishal Garg (BS '98). In November, the online mortgage startup raised $200 million in Series D financing, bringing the company's valuation to roughly $4 billion. - [2020-21 Entrepreneurs Challenge Kicks Off Virtually](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yULl6yN8xsA#new_tab) - Interested in participating in this year's Challenge? 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The three competition tracks are: 1) Technology 2) Healthcare & Biomedical, and 3) New Venture. Who runs the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge? The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge is administered annually by the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship - [Stern Venture Fellows Blog](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/stern-venture-fellows-blog/) - BLOG About the SVF Program OVERVIEW The Stern Venture Fellows program hosted annually by the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, is summer accelerator to help full time founders take their startups further faster.This program is an opportunity for startup founders in a specific industry (the 2024 cohort will focus on the Digital & Software space) to - [Haven - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/haven-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Haven is a personal data management platform that provides tailored insights and recommendations, empowering users to take control of their digital footprint and enhance online security. Points of Differentiation User-Centric Insights: Puts empowerment first with actionable, personalized recommendations.Digital Wellness: Shifts from fear-based messaging to a self-care approach for managing online presence.Interactive Experience: Transforms data management - [Honua Resources LLC - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/honua-resources-llc-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Honua Resources is a geothermal energy innovator harnessing advanced exploration technologies to unlock and optimize clean, reliable power—especially for Hawaii’s unique energy needs. 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Points of Differentiation Our infinite canvas transforms - [Ulama - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/ulama-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Ulama is an AI-powered platform that automates construction permitting by analyzing 3D building models for code compliance—streamlining design reviews like a “Grammarly for building codes.” Points of Differentiation Accelerated Permitting: Dramatically shortens review cycles for construction permitting.3D Model Analysis: Provides deeper, more accurate compliance assessments than traditional 2D drawings.Clear Documentation: Generates comprehensive reports to effectively - [Barrow Green, LLC - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/barrow-green-llc-2025-challenge-showcase/) - BarrowGreen is pioneering a compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient cooling and heating technology that eliminates hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 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Points of Differentiation Interactive Multimedia: Adds a dynamic visual layer to conversations with integrated games and widgets.AI-Powered Prompts: Enhances discussion by suggesting conversation starters and shared contexts.Modular Chat Design: Supports simultaneous, - [Subconscious.ai - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/subconscious-ai-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Subconscious.ai revolutionizes market research by using AI-generated synthetic humans to provide rapid, cost-effective insights—eliminating traditional research bottlenecks while maintaining accuracy and ethical data sourcing. 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Through voice and short-form video coaching, Amrap answers questions, demonstrates movements, and ensures users feel confident in their training. Points of Differentiation Unlike static fitness apps, Amrap adapts to users in real-time, addressing workout challenges on the spot.Provides short, TikTok-style - [Sustainab.ly - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/sustainab-ly-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Sustainab.ly is a SaaS platform that empowers university sustainability professionals by simplifying the tracking, reporting, and visualization of environmental data. Points of Differentiation Tailored for Academia: Custom-built tools that meet the reporting standards of university sustainability teams.AI-Driven Automation: Seamlessly integrates internal and external data to reduce manual reporting.User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design that requires no technical - [Eden - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/eden-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Eden creates living documentation that grows with your company. Many companies have outdated, fragmented docs that lead to confusion and inefficiency. Our self-updating flow-based docs ensure you always have a reliable source of truth. Points of Differentiation Easy of Adoption: Eden requires zero learning or documentation – if you can write a message, you can - [im Financial - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/im-financial-2025-challenge-showcase/) - im Financial is a tech-driven financial services marketplace designed for Hispanic Millennials and Gen Z, offering accessible wealth-building tools across banking, insurance, mortgages, and remittances. Points of Differentiation Culturally Tailored: Financial services designed specifically for Hispanic Millennials and Gen Z.Integrated Experience: Combines banking, credit, insurance, and mortgages in a single, seamless platform.Trusted Partnerships: Leverages strong - [Xebec Systems - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/xebec-systems-2025-challenge-showcase/) - Governments and defense forces often struggle with expensive, time limited drones and aircraft. 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Points of Differentiation Sustained Delivery: Provides localized, extended release of growth factors for superior healing compared to conventional PRP injections.Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate effortlessly into existing surgical workflows without added complexity.Broad Surgical Applications: Enhances - [CavaGene - 2025 Challenge Showcase](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/cavagene-2025-challenge-showcase/) - CavaGene harnesses genomic and AI technology to deliver early, personalized cancer diagnostics through non-invasive, saliva-based testing—bridging innovative research with practical healthcare solutions. 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Saves solo entrepreneurs an average of 30 - [Entrepreneurs Challenge Cohort 2022-23](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023challengecohort/) - Meet the teams of the 2023-24 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge! These teams from across NYU will make up this year's New, Tech, and Healthcare Venture cohorts. - [2023-24 TVC UniqLearn](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023-24-tvc-uniqlearn/) - A platform that creates learning profiles for K12 students to generate uniquely tailored learning material, igniting student engagement while providing teachers with actionable insights into what each student needs and how they can help. 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Pictured (l. to r.): Co-founders Ethan Brewer, Jane Chen, and Austin Hunt Points of Differientiation Autonomously manages flexible and critical loads - [2023 Entrepreneurs Challenge - Winners](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023-entrepreneurs-challenge-winners/) - MEET THE WINNERS Meet the winners of the 2022-23 Entrepreneurs Challenge! These ventures hail from across NYU’s global campuses and their concepts reflect that diversity. NEW VENTURE COMPETITION Venture Award Industry Venture Description Muse Tax Inc. Grand Prize & Audience Choice Award Financial Services/Insurance Muse is a platform that helps individual taxpayers and SMBs find every - [2023 Entrepreneurs Challenge - Finalist Directory](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2023-challenge-finalists/) - MEET THE FINALISTS Meet the 2022-23 Entrepreneurs Challenge Finalists! These promising teams hail from across NYU’s global campuses and their concepts reflect that diversity. 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It’s a centralized platform for student gig-workers to market and offer affordable products and services to their local communities. Pictured: Co-founder Carolyn Cabrera / Not pictured: Co-founder Christy Felix Points of Differientiation UHustle helps students leverage their existing skill sets to build their professional - [Team-buildplan](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-buildplan/) - buildplan is a platform that simplifies building design and construction project management with 3D modeling, contractor matching, and easier material procurement. More efficient building practices results in lower risk, higher return projects. Pictured: Founder Benjamin Fortunato Points of Differientiation buildplan utilizes 3D modeling and design templates to reduce timelines, minimize drafting errors, and optimize building - [Team-Juno-Network](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-juno/) - MarineAmazon is a SaaS marine procurement system that will allow vendors, purchasers, port agents, and shipping crews to consolidate and standardize their processes into one comprehensive platform. Pictured (l. to r.): Co-founders Hing Fu and Robert ZhangNot pictured: Mayukh Bit Points of Differientiation Real time tracking and notifications managed within the platform. Catalog standardization yields - [Team-Murmur](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-murmur/) - Murmur is a mobile app built for filmmakers, studios, and streaming services to produce video commentaries. Consumers can buy these commentaries to support and better engage with content they love. Pictured (l. to r.) co-founders Adam Peterson, Tara Wilson and Aaron Peterson. Points of Differientiation Video commentaries consist of timestamped short-form videos. By partnering directly - [Team-SayHa](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-sayha/) - Say Ha provides personalized oral hygiene and preventative brushing, polishing, and whitening services through professional planning and scheduled care. Pictured (l. to r.) Co-founders Chris Kimm, Jihyun Jack Lim, and Jiho Park Points of Differientiation Say Ha’s personalized preventative care model aims to stop dental issues before they begin in an anxiety-free dental care setting. - [Team-Wholely](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-wholely/) - Wholely is an evidence-based and equity-centered digital wellness platform that helps leaders recover from burnout, optimize their wellbeing, and reach peak performance. Wholely empowers leaders to build healthy habits via classes, coaching, and community. Pictured (l. to r.): Co-founders Heran Getachew and Vaibhavi Nesarikar Points of Differientiation Wholely’s lessons are taught by a team of - [Team-Neuropair](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-neuropair/) - A treatment for patients with acute spinal cord injury. Neuropair aims to reconnect neurons with an injectable scaffold-forming gel of magnetic nanoparticles. Pictured (l. to r.) Co-founders Dr. Johannes Dapprich and Amanda Ratajczak Points of Differientiation There are no approved spinal cord injury treatments to date. Neuropair’s gel would provide a fast, minimally invasive treatment - [Team-NeuBio](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-neubio/) - NeuBio is a precision neurology platform with the first ever objective blood tests for the millions of people suffering from Parkinson’s, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. NeuBio partners with drug development companies to create new treatments. Pictured: Co-founder Jonathan Zamir Points of Differientiation NeuBio’s diagnostic blood tests are highly accurate, minimally invasive, and widely accessible alternatives to - [Team-GaleSun](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-galesun/) - A flexible, wearable, and hands-free ultrasound (UT) imaging modality. The portable device reproduces commercial-grade, quality imaging. This represents a fundamental advance over UT tools currently available to medical personnel. Pictured: Co-founder Christopher James Points of Differientiation The portability of the technology allows ultrasound imaging to be done over complex irregular surfaces or high-curvature anatomy, in - [Team-OuttaWax](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-outtawax/) - Outta Wax is a 21st-century record pressing service that offers customizable vinyl records, lathe-cut records, and collectible grading services. It utilizes process management tracking to provide transparency to customers throughout production. Pictured (l. to r.): Co-founders John Pette and Katharine Dow. Not pictured Sara Pette and Alexandra Stillman. Points of Differientiation Modern, newly manufactured, and - [Team-Brandbass](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-brandbass/) - Brandbass is a platform that empowers marketers to create, manage, and own their brand’s social media content. Everything is done in-house and in-app, so the messaging is fully owned by the brand vs. influencers. Pictured Founder Mya Papolu Points of Differientiation Our workflow gives businesses total control over the content creation process. The platform allows - [Team-Juntos](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-juntos/) - Sustainable footwear straight from South America. The Juntos concept starts with better materials, continues with superb design and closes the loop with fair factories and responsible shipping methods. Pictured Co-founder Elias Becker Points of Differientiation Juntos produces the world’s only alpaca, banana tree & cotton blend lace-ups. The superfine Alpaca wool material is soft, cozy, - [Team-IvorySquare](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/team-ivorysquare/) - IvorySquare is a repository and matching platform for university research opportunities. It helps professors promote research positions, manage research assistant recruitment easily, and recommend best-fit opportunities to college students. Pictured (l. to r.): Co-founders Zitong Wang, Sen Yang, and Xinyu Zhang Points of Differientiation Existing platforms either only feature published papers or job sites for - [showcase-test-v1-museTax](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/showcase-test-v1-musetax/) - Muse is a platform that helps individual taxpayers and SMBs find every tax deduction and credit available to them, maximize their refunds and create personalized tax and financial plans through an AI-based tax engine. Learn More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Points - [2022-23 Entrepreneurs Challenge Semi-Finalists](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2021-22-semi-finalists/) - 2022-23 Entrepreneurs Challenge Semi-Finalists TEAM DIRECTORY Meet our 2022-23 Entrepreneurs Challenge Semi-Finalists. These promising teams hail from across NYU’s global campuses and their concepts reflect that diversity. Healthcare & Biomedical Venture Competition GaleSun Flexible, wearable, and hands-free ultrasound technology designed for trauma patients in transit. NYU Affiliated Member(s): Christopher James, NYU Faculty NeuBio A bio - [2022 Berkley Center Holiday Gift Guide](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/2022-berkley-center-holiday-gift-guide/) - Welcome to the Berkley Center's Holiday Gift Guide Start Shopping Below! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with these unique gift options from NYU entrepreneurs. APPAREL & FOOTWEAR Esmerada Latinx and Women-owned Sara Bentson, MBA ’15 Stern Venture Studio 2021 Esmerada is a clothing brand designed for busy moms where all pieces repel - [Accelerate Your Growth](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/accelerate-your-growth-2/) - LAUNCH IN THE FAST LANE. These cohort-based programs are designed specificallyto help high-potential founders rev up their progress. NYU ENTREPRENEURS CHALLENGE The Entrepreneurs Challenge has long been the premier initiative for nurturing top entrepreneurial talent at NYU. Part startup accelerator and part venture competition, this program is open to the global NYU community. NYU STERN - [Eligibility Requirements](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/eligi/) - Eligibility Requirements Learn if you’re eligible to compete in the Entrepreneurs Challenge. ELIGIBILITY AT A GLANCE The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge is the premier platform for launching ventures founded by NYU entrepreneurs. To compete, ventures must meet the following criteria: Venture Type Certain businesses such as consultancies, real estate syndications, and nonprofits, are prohibited from participating - [Showcase Directory](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/showcase-directory/) - NYU VENTURE SHOWCASE Meet the semi-finalists of the 2020-21 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge. SHOWCASE DIRECTORY NEW VENTURE IT/SOFTWARE TABLE 2 AUTOMANUS A real-time data analytics engine that enables retail traders to make smart and informed investment decisions in an efficient and digestible manner by utilizing natural language processing to comb tens of thousands of social media - [Academics](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/entrepreneurship-2/academics/) - Rigorous Academics for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurial Leaders Explore Stern’s unique course offerings in entrepreneurship and innovation, both graduate and undergraduate. Featured Graduate Offerings (Selected offerings only. Visit here for more options.) MBA | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialization The specialization in entrepreneurship and innovation equips MBA students with the tools and concepts necessary for a career as - [Student Groups](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/entrepreneurship-2/student-groups/) - COME TOGETHER. Expand your reach and learn about entrepreneurial student clubs across NYU’s global campus to get involved with. Stern Student Clubs Entrepreneurial Exchange Group As one of the oldest entrepreneurship clubs on NYU’s campus, we strive to expose undergraduates to the startup world and provide tools so that they may one day start a - [Designpreneurs Hackathon Teams](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/designpreneurs-hackathon-teams/) - 2021 DESIGNPRENEURS HACKATHON Meet the teams and School of Visual Arts students who participated in the 2nd Annual NYU Designpreneurs Hackathon ABOUT The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship once again partnered with the School of Visual Arts in hosting the Designpreneurs Hackathon, where designers and startup founders collaborate to build exceptional user experiences in just 48 - [Get Involved](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/get-involved/) - PAY IT FORWARD There are many ways support the entrepreneurs we serve. VOLUNTEER Our “secret sauce” is the dedicated corp of industry leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs (currently 200+ strong) who help our early-stage founders grow through coaching, advisement, and workshop facilitation. VOLUNTEER TODAY PARTNER Generous corporate partners provide pro bono and in-kind services that are - [FAQs](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/about-us/faqs/) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. What is the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship? The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship (formerly W. R. Berkley Innovation Labs) is your one-stop-ship for all of your entrepreneurial needs. We offer Startup Advising sessions led by industry experts, interactive and engaging workshops, summer accelerator programs and run the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge, and 8-month accelerator - [How We Help](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/how-we-help/) - LEAN ON US Simply put, we nurture NYU entrepreneurs.Stay awhile and find out how. 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