The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurship at Emory
The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Providing exposure and opportunity
We meet students where they are with access points and general exposure for the curious as well as skill development and in-depth learning opportunities for the highly engaged. We serve and support:
Disruptors/Innovators developing an entrepreneurial mindset applicable in organizations of all types; Founders/Growers creating, leading and growing scalable new ventures; and Investors/Connectors managing funds and pooling resources in venture capital formation
Disruptors/Innovators developing an entrepreneurial mindset applicable in organizations of all types; Founders/Growers creating, leading and growing scalable new ventures; and Investors/Connectors managing funds and pooling resources in venture capital formation
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Team applications for Startup Launch accelerator
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Entrepreneurs in Residence
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Ecosystem Collaborators
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Courses offered
Entrepreneurship-focused classes offered at Goizueta -
Early-Stage Investors
Qualified attendees at the annual RAISE Forum -
Student startups at "Pitch the Professors"
50% of last year's participants earned a desk at Atlanta Tech Village
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Team
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Jill Perry-Smith Academic Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Brian Cayce Managing Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Olivia Sedlack Program Coordinator, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Molly McDonald Community Engagement Coordinator, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Student Opportunities
The Entrepreneurship Fellows Program recognizes Goizueta Business School students who BOTH exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset (whether starting their own business or innovating at a company) AND demonstrate commitment to the Goizueta entrepreneurship initiative. Those selected as Fellows have access to the necessary hands-on education, exposure and experiences to develop their capabilities as life-long entrepreneurs. Both MBAs and BBAs may apply to become fellows.
Illustrative Program Benefits
- Individual development plan working with Entrepreneurship Faculty advisors
- Career advice and mentorship through staff, faculty and Entrepreneurs in Residence
- Cohort-based events and social activities
- Unique hands-on opportunities to get involved in supporting Center initiatives
- As available, hourly compensation for project work per student employment policies
- A $500 stipend per academic year to reimburse expenses related to attendance or participation in an entrepreneurship- or innovation-related conference or events
- Multiple additional opportunities and benefits exist via the programmatic aspects of the Center