The LeonsisVenture Lab
Georgetown University’s Entrepreneurial Hub for Alumni Located at WeWork, 200 Massachusetts Ave NW
Create the Future
Where Alumni
Launch & Grow Businesses
The Leonsis Venture Lab is a dedicated workspace for full-time alumni entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses with support from the Georgetown Entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Leonsis Venture Lab is located conveniently at a WeWork in downtown Washington, D.C. where alumni entrepreneurs have the ability to build their startups in a collaborative environment alongside fellow founders.
We know that starting and scaling a business is challenging so we’re here to help and be a partner in your success. With a vibrant community of Georgetown entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurship coaches, private investor events, and dedicated partners, the Leonsis Venture Lab’s network of support is ready to help you and your startup create the future.
Create the Future in Our Space
The Leonsis Venture Lab is equipped with everything an entrepreneur needs—from an array of workspaces and a lounge area to conduct business.
- Hot Desk: $275/month/desk for access to the Leonsis Venture Lab and ability to use an available hot desk for the day within the space;
- Dedicated Desk: $375/month/desk for a dedicated desk within the Leonsis Venture Lab, which includes access to your own, personal desk and storage unit
Check out all the amenities WeWork at Capitol Crossing has to offer – a suite of common areas, your pick of conference rooms, unlimited coffee and tea, mail/printing services and a fitness center are just a few highlights.
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Our Benefits
We support alumni in the pursuit of their dreams by giving them the tools and resources they need.
Grow your business
with access to a subsidized desk rate and all WeWork membership perks
Work 1:1 with dedicated coaches
on a regular basis for business guidance and advice
Gain Exposure
and engage with potential investors through private pitch events
Receive Facilitated Business Connections
and introductions across industries and within the Georgetown network
Host meetings and Events
with exclusive access to private event spaces with views overlooking our nation’s capital or host clients in any of the facility’s conference rooms
Access A Variety of Discount Services
through our growing network of partners.
What our alumni Say About Us
Testimonials
Meet our Expert Mentors
We curated a team of expert coaches exclusively available to Leonsis Venture Lab members. These coaches are seasoned entrepreneurs with backgrounds in a wide array of our industries who are ready to take your startup to the next level.
Current and Former Lab Members
The Leonsis Venture Lab’s diverse community is made up of a wide range of alumni entrepreneurs and their teams dedicated to getting their ideas off the ground. Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs from all industries, company types, and founder backgrounds are encouraged to apply for membership at the Leonsis Venture Lab. Check out some of our amazing members over the years!
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Acknowledgements
The Georgetown Leonsis Venture Lab is supported by Ted Leonsis (C’77, P’14, P’15), a longtime entrepreneur, investor, and founder, majority owner, chairman, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment; his wife, Lynn; his son, Zach (MBA’15), senior vice president of strategic initiatives of Monumental Sports & Entertainment and general manager of Monumental Sports Network; and his daughter, Elle (C’14), digital marketing director of SnagFilms, Inc.
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Email us: venturelab@georgetown.edu