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Over the weekend, we marked the conclusion of the third cohort of the Cornell University Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows program. MBAs, PhDs, and Post-Docs showcased their businesses in Midtown Manhattan to an engaged audience. This event represented the culmination of a 6-month journey for our fellows. Throughout this period, we consistently pushed their boundaries, shaping their viewpoints and beliefs to equip them with the critical judgment needed to excel as leaders in the life science startup arena. I want to thank all of the participants for their professionalism and purpose throughout the journey; the companies you found and/or join will be lucky to have each of you! Along the journey, many guests gave of their time to speak to the students (and even more to join the board discussions - whom I will thank in a future post). Our remarkable guests for this cohort have included: Geraldine McGinty MD, MBA, FACR, Eve McDavid, Vince Hartman, Piraye Beim, James Golden, Adam Boyko, Murli Manohar, Anthony D'Amato, Andrea Ippolito, Dr. Glennis Mehra, Jenna Ventorino, Li Jiang, Bogdan Knezevic, Tom Schryver, Julie Eagle, Katie E. Hyma, Winthrop (Win) Thurlow, Meg Thompson DVM, DACVR, Tarun Sethi, jie fan, X.Sheryl Zhou, PhD, CFA, Melissa Cohen, Stephen Nowak PhD, Greg Milnarik, Nina Deka, Kayla Wooley, and Chris Lee. The program is led by the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management with support from Empire State Development, Sanofi, Medtronic, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and the Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement. I lead the program with support from Clara Lee and my co-instructors Loren A. Busby, CFA, Stephanie Wisner, and Fernando Gómez-Baquero Ph.D.

Unique opportunity for graduate business students interested in making a real-world impact while gaining experience in the life sciences or green technology field. This program pairs business students with Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows to explore commercialization of life sciences or green technologies. The Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows and the Green Technology Innovation Program are currently accepting applications until March 25. Interested students should attend an upcoming virtual information session. ?? Green Technology Innovation Fellows: https://lnkd.in/eEHC7U-d ?? Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows: https://lnkd.in/eczqfydh

Reminder that the application deadline for the Rev: Ithaca Startup Works Prototyping Hardware Accelerator is March 28! Applications are being accepted for all tracks of the Summer 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator and are being reviewed on a rolling basis! The accelerator will be held in person at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works in Ithaca, New York, beginning in late May 2025. The program is free and open to the public! https://lnkd.in/erPf2Mh

West Coast friends, we’d love to see you at the Cornell Silicon Valley: Student Startup Showcase on March 27th at the Autodesk Gallery! Our 13 eLab teams will be pitching their businesses, sharing their progress, and looking forward to connecting with you. Don't miss this chance to support emerging founders and network with the Cornell community! Please register in advance: https://lnkd.in/dMbf2FME Hope to see you there!

The Green Technology Innovation Fellows Program is seeking graduate business students, Ph.D. candidates, and postdocs! This collaborative entrepreneurship initiative is aimed at developing new green technology startup leaders. Want to learn more about the program? Attend an upcoming information session. Tuesday, March 18 | 5 – 6 PM ET | Virtual ??? https://lnkd.in/ePGWyzJP Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Tuesday, March 25. Questions? Contact techinnovation@cornell.edu.

The Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows Program is seeking graduate business students, Ph.D. candidates, and postdocs! This collaborative entrepreneurship initiative is aimed at developing new life science technology startup leaders. Want to learn more about the program? Attend an upcoming information session. Monday, March 17 | 5 – 6 PM ET | Virtual https://lnkd.in/e6aH_XwT Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Tuesday, March 25. Questions? Contact techinnovation@cornell.edu.

The numbers are in - and we are incredibly proud of our Rev members' commitment to continued growth. ?? Jobs Created: 33 ?? Capital Raised: 5.7 million ?? Revenue Generated: 7.4 million Read the full story??? https://lnkd.in/ewae2x_4

Another great opportunity for second-year MBAs or graduate students at Cornell interested in early-stage venture capital! Big Red Ventures, Cornell’s early-stage venture capital fund, is now accepting applications for Fund Managers for the 2025-2026 academic year. BRV is the second-oldest MBA-run venture fund in the country; fund managers gain invaluable experience, combining business training with hands-on practice. To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programs: MBA, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA, JD, JD/MBA, or PhD and be a full-time student during 2025-26 academic year. The fund manager role is for both the fall and spring semesters (a commitment of one academic year). Applications will be accepted through March 7, 2025. Apply now - https://lnkd.in/etudmExh

Looking for entrepreneurship training, networking events, and personalized mentorship to grow your startup? Open to graduate student-led teams from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator is a 10-week summer intensive that will continue the momentum of student startups finishing their spring semester. Curious if the program is for you? Attend our virtual information session on Monday, March 3, from 5 to 5:30 pm to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eUP5BAZy

The Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator is accepting applications for the summer 2025 cohort. The program open to graduate student-led teams from the?Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, guides students through a structured and supportive program that includes hands-on training and the ability to build their professional networks. JSSA applications close March 23. Apply now:?https://bit.ly/JSSA25 Interested students should attend an upcoming virtual information session on March 3?https://lnkd.in/eUP5BAZy