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 set measurable goals, leverage expert guidance, and receive non-dilutive funding, among other resources, from the NYU Stern and broader NYU network.

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Embracing Growth: A Reflection on Our Journey Through the Stern Venture Fellows Accelerator

By: Alexandr Pak (Postdoc) As our time with the NYU Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) program draws to a close, we are reflecting on the incredible experience that has shaped our...

Finding Inspiration as an Entrepreneur with Dessa Shepherd, Founder of Peony & Lark, Co.

By: Dessa Shepherd (MA ‘19) As an entrepreneur and as a person, one of the things that inspires me is recognizing how God has transformed me over the years in...

Founder Friday | An interview with the Endure Sport Nutrition’s Anja Westhues

About: Anja Westhues (BA ‘24) is the Founder & CEO of Endure Sport Nutrition, a three-step fueling system for athletes made from whole food ingredients launching summer of 2023. Read...

The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship: Navigating Isolation in the Pursuit of Success by Caitlin West

By: Caitlin West, Founder & President, Alivio Technologies, Inc. Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is an exhilarating experience filled with countless challenges and triumphs. As...

Mentor Reflection: Endure Sport Nutrition’s Anja Westhues

Anja’s mentor Andrea Hernández By:Anja Westhues (BA ‘24) About six months ago, I began my internship at Snaxshot– a food & beverage newsletter that covers emerging brands, industry trends, and...

Biggest Takeaway So Far with Jivika’s Founder, Ayman Mukerji

By: Ayman Mukerji A call for social change is how it all started for Jivika   Fall of 2019. I walked into a room full of faces with sunken eyes...

Founder Friday | An Interview with GaleSun’s Christopher James

About: Christopher James (MS ‘15) is the CTO of GaleSun Technology, whose product is a hardware and software device which will allow for ultrasonic inspection and imaging of any shaped...

Buck’N Good: Elevating Health, Wellness, and the Environment with Sprouted

By:Kinga Gorniak (BS ‘06) In today’s pursuit of a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, Buck’N Good emerges as a frontrunner in the food industry. Their range of sprouted ancient grain...

Getting Back to Basics: 021

By:Tiffany Lee (CAS ‘23) As an entrepreneur, we constantly encounter challenges from various aspects. Sometimes, our product may not be the ultimate solution for our customers, and other times, people...
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See NYU's top startups face off
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

FINAL PITCH OFF

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

2025-26 APPLICATION

Deadline:
Sunday, November 30th 11:59 PM EST

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Take your startup further, faster
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

KICK-OFF &
INFO SESSION

Thursday, October 9th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Kick off the semester with the Berkley Center
& learn how we can help
take your NYU startup further, faster.

BERKLEY CENTER
INFO SESSION

THURSDAY, September 11TH
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual

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See NYU's top startups face off
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

FINAL PITCH OFF

FRIDAY, MAY 2nd
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

APPLICATION CLOSING

DEADLINE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 11:59 PM EST

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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

Final Pitch Off & Awards

Friday, April 26th