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Jeff Reid Recognized as United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Longenecker Fellow

An excerpt from the McDonough School of Business… Jeff Reid, founding director, Georgetown Entrepreneurship, recently was recognized by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) as a […]

Georgetown Entrepreneurship News

New Featured Research Article, “Birthmark Effect: Founder Status, Stigma, and Firm Survival in Late Imperial Russia”

April 18, 2023

By: Dali Ma (Drexel University), Dasha Popova (Drexel University), and Thomas J. Fewer (Georgetown University) Venture founders play a crucial role in corporate history, and higher-status founders often benefit from […]

New Featured Research Article, “Working with the ‘Enemy’: Free Space in Facilitating Cold War Space Collaboration”

April 12, 2023

By: Thomas J. Fewer (Georgetown University), Dali Ma (Drexel University), and Diego Coraiola (University of Victoria) Since the end of the Cold War, globalization accelerated international trade, grew global capital […]

MSB Prelims winner Raashed Hall, “Incarcerated to inventor”

March 31, 2023

“After serving 17 years in prison, Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County native Raashed Hall is turning his life around–with a new invention he designed while incarcerated.” Come watch MSB […]

New Featured Research Article, “What I’ve Learned About Teaching Entrepreneurship: Perspectives of Master Educators”

March 30, 2023

By: Jeff Reid In a new piece written by the Founding Director of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative, Professor Jeff Reid reflects upon his decade of teaching and leading entrepreneurship at […]

Georgetown McDonough Welcomes Rising Female Saudi Entrepreneurs for Leadership Training and Mentorship

March 16, 2023

“A few weeks before International Women’s Day, a group of innovative, passionate, and ambitious Saudi female entrepreneurs joined forces at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business to build their entrepreneurship, leadership, […]

New Featured Research Article, “CEO Political Partisanship and Corporate Misconduct”

March 03, 2023

By: Thomas J. Fewer (Georgetown University) and Murat Tarakci (Erasmus University) Are companies led by liberals or conservatives more likely to engage in misconduct? In an article under review, Fellow […]

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April

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Apr

Entrepreneurship in Health Pitch Competition

This is an opportunity to present a health-related pitch in a relaxed environment to a panel of expert judges and receive feedback! Light dinner and refreshments will also be provided to all pitchers and attendees. Register to pitch here. Register to attend here:

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Apr

Startup Africa Summit

StartupAfrica Summit 2025 is the first event of its kind at Georgetown University, organized by the Georgetown African Business Alliance at the McDonough School of Business, in partnership with Georgetown Entrepreneurship, the African Studies Program, the Africa Forum, Afrika Policy Student Association and the African Society of Georgetown. Held on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, Startup Africa Summit 2025 aims to showcase emerging trends in Africa’s startup ecosystem and to provide a platform for meaningful insights from Africa’s tech founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders. Register here

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Apr

Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase 2025

Join us for an exciting in-person event, The Spring Georgetown Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase, hosted by the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Join us in Fisher Colloquium at 5 pm where our showcase promises an engaging exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation within the Georgetown community. From groundbreaking projects to transformative ideas, guests will learn firsthand about the myriad opportunities entrepreneurship presents across the campus. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or simply curious about the entrepreneurial landscape, this event offers a chance to gain insights, network, and celebrate the spirit of innovation. The highlight of the evening will be the recognition of outstanding individuals and winners of the prestigious Georgetown Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards. These trailblazers represent the pinnacle of entrepreneurial achievement within the Georgetown community, embodying the values of innovation, leadership, and service. Register here

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Apr

Georgetown Ventures Demo Day

Join us for Demo Day on April 29th in Lohrfink Auditorium where 9 startup founders will take the stage to demonstrate the progress they have made over the 10-week accelerator period. Spanning industries across tech, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer goods, each startup tackles unique challenges with innovative solutions. Here, founders will share their professional journey, highlight key milestones, and make their ask—whether it's funding, mentorship, partnerships, or strategic support. Don't miss the chance to support the next generation of entrepreneurs!