What We Do
All our programming revolves around these three things
Student Formation
Venture Development
Thought Leadership
Our Values
Rooted in our jesuit identity
Graduate and undergraduate students from across the university can participate in a wide range of programs, organizations, pitch competitions, courses, and events that connect them to the world of entrepreneurship.
Ted Leonsis (C’77), Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Making an impact
Graduate and undergraduate students from across the university can participate in a wide range of programs, organizations, pitch competitions, courses, and events that connect them to the world of entrepreneurship.
Use the power of entrepreneurship to break the cycle of crime, incarceration, and recidivism.
Expand access to entrepreneurship education: learn startup skills, test ideas, build plans, pitch, and grow.
Empower veterans to discover personal and professional fulfillment in the civilian world through an entrepreneurship focused fellowship.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Georgetown Entrepreneurship, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We believe our entrepreneurial impact is most powerful when all members of our community are able to embrace different viewpoints, engage with unfamiliar experiences, and feel that they belong.
of pitch competition prize money has been awarded to women-led and minority-led ventures
of our mentors identify with a group traditionally underrepresented In entrepreneurship
of all venture lab members identity as a person of color
Our People
Georgetown Entrepreneurship is proud to have a diverse team of talented professionals, academics and students working hard to build a vibrant entrepreneurial community at Georgetown. Through their efforts the department is able to make a lasting impact on tomorrow’s leaders in business and entrepreneurship while helping students launch their own companies here on campus.
Program leaders
Our Department leaders are leading a movement to make Georgetown one of the best universities in the world for entrepreneurship, instilling entrepreneurial thinking in every Georgetown student.
Advisory Group
An exclusive set of leaders committed to helping Georgetown become a global leader in entrepreneurship education.
Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
EiRs support the mission of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative by providing expertise, advice, mentoring, coaching, and other assistance to students, faculty, alumni, and administrators on campus or at the Georgetown Venture Lab throughout the semester. EiRs also act as ambassadors for Georgetown University and the Entrepreneurship Initiative, helping us to expand our base of contacts and reputation in the campus and business community by engaging their own professional networks.
Former President and CEO, Cadence Education (2014-2021)
faculty
These members of the Georgetown University faculty are actively involved in the research and teaching of entrepreneurship. The group includes both academics spanning a broad range of disciplines as well as experienced practitioners. They are committed to supporting the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative and to working with students to demystify the process of starting and growing a new venture.
Startup Directory
Learn more about all the amazing startups founded by Georgetown Hoyas
