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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.

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AI Tools and Fundraising Strategy Take Center Stage at SVF

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

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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!...

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...

NYU Among Fast Company’s Top 10 Schools Advancing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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

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...

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...

SVF 2025 Wraps With Final Showcase and Insights from Calm CEO David Ko

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

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...

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...
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