A celebration and recognition of entrepreneurship at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, featuring innovative student ventures and accomplished entrepreneurs.
Join us on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s campus for this exciting event:
- Watch four exceptional ventures compete in the pitch competition to win up to $10,000.
- Hear insights from the pitch competition judges — a group of accomplished founders and funders — in a lively panel discussion.
- Meet the entrepreneurs behind two dozen innovative ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ startups, and help choose the ventures that will receive cash grants.
Featuring
Meghan Curtin McKenna ’06
Founder and CEO
FIF Collective; Angel Investor
Caroline Danehy ’19
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer
Fair Harbor Clothing

Mike Ellenbogen ’86
2025 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Entrepreneur of the Year
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Evolv Technology
Kate Foster Lengyel ’99
Co-Founder and CEO
The Outset
Savneet Singh
CEO
PAR Technology
Student Pitches

Students Helping Students
Founded by Nathan Walsh ’28

Trust Beverages
Founded by Charlotte Prendergast ’25

Vitalize
Founded by Talia Broder ’28

Wags and Wings Dog Rescue
Founded by Alana Conolly ’27
13 Years of the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase

Leaders of Muse share about the platform for student artists.

An attendee peruses the wears at the Freshman 13 table.

Geordie Waldman ’27 discusses his venture KU Sports Cards during tabling.

Representatives of Backpacks for Kids share about the impact the venture has had on the greater Utica area.

Student and alumni entrepreneurs mingle, network, and share experience.