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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

“Got Two Minutes?” Students Pitch Their Early Venture Ideas at Spring 2023 Rocket Pitch

February 17, 2023

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Georgetown Entrepreneurs Win $145,000 in Prizes at Bark Tank

November 10, 2022

A diverse, passionate, and innovative group of students presented their start-up ideas to a panel of highly-esteemed entrepreneurial judges at Georgetown Entrepreneurship’s Bark Tank Pitch Competition on Wednesday, November […]

Students Pitch Venture & Win Prizes at Fall 2022 Rocket Pitch

October 20, 2022

Georgetown Entrepreneurship recently hosted the highly anticipated Fall 2022 Rocket Pitch Competition – an annual “elevator pitch” competition where Georgetown students from all degree programs present a two-minute pitch in […]

Georgetown Venture Lab Welcomes GSA’s Fall 2022 Cohort

September 23, 2022

The Georgetown Venture Lab kicked off its 2022 cohort of the Georgetown Startup Accelerator (GSA), a virtual, nine-week program, on September 13, 2022. The GSA brings together 10 early-stage startup companies founded by Georgetown University […]

Hoya Startup Otolith Labs receives celebrity investor capital

August 20, 2022

[Below excerpt from the Washington Business Journal, June 28, 2021] Sam Owen (M’14) Sam Owen (M’14) is the founder and CEO of Otolith Labs, a D.C. – based company developing […]

Michael Brown (B’94) makes $3.25M gift to GU Entrepreneurship

August 20, 2022

Michael Brown (B’94), general partner at Battery Ventures and previous chair of the National Venture Capital Association, made a $3 million gift to help McDonough School of Business Dean Paul Almeida […]

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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!