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

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

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!

Charlie O’Donnell reveals what every founder needs to know about 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.

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.

Where Are They Now: Diddo’s Rishi Nair & Pamela Chen

Founded by Rishi Nair (NYU Stern), Pamela Chen (NYU Stern), and Ryan Sullivan, Diddo competed in the 2022-23 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge. The venture’s API seamlessly blends the online streaming and shopping experience, allowing users to quickly and easily find and buy clothes and accessories worn by their favorite characters and personalities.

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Semi-Finalist, Frich, Raises $2.8 Million

The team behind the personal finance app Frich recently announced they had raised $2.8 million in a seed funding round led by Restive Ventures, which included participation from TruStage, K20 and Spartan Innovations. Founded by Aleksandra Medina (NYU […]

Diddo Raises $2.8 Million in Funding

The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Finalist team raised $2.8 million in a round led by Link Ventures and participation from Neo and prominent figures from companies including Disney and Valentino.

Cresilon among 2024’s ‘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.

Vital Audio featured as “Most Disruptive” Startup by Poets and Quants

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge winner, Vital Audio Systems Inc. was featured by Poets and Quants as one of 2023’s Most Disruptive MBA Startups.