Columbia Entrepreneurship

Fireside Chat with Ian Sigalow ’06
2024-04-10 12:30 - 14:00 UTC
Join Columbia Business School for a conversation with Ian Sigalow ’06, co-founder and managing partner of Greycroft, a multi-stage venture fund based in New York City. Ian will discuss his career journey, including his own entrepreneurial endeavors, and the story behind how he became the managing partner at a fund right out of CBS. Register here.

CBS Startups Week 2024
2024-11-11 00:00 - 2024-11-15 17:00
Join CBS for CBS Startups Week, a dynamic week of panels, tabling events, and networking opportunities! This celebration of entrepreneurship highlights the innovative knowledge and vibrant community that keeps CBS at the leading edge of change. Recently ranked among the top 5 MBA programs in the U.S. for entrepreneurship, CBS continues to produce exceptional founders. Be part of the journey, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the future of innovation.
RSVP here to secure your spots.

2024 CBS Virtual Demo Day
2024-11-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join CBS virtually on Wed, Nov 13th at 12pm for a CBS Virtual Demo Day to see how CBS founders are turning innovative ideas into reality. This event will feature pitches from select startups founded by current students and recent alumni. Discover exciting new solutions and potential investment opportunities in these ventures.
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CBS Startups Week 2025 (Nov 5-14)
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00
CBS Startups Week (Nov 5-14)
Join CBS Startups Week, a dynamic week of panels, tabling events, and networking opportunities! This celebration of entrepreneurship highlights the innovative knowledge and vibrant community that keeps Columbia University at the leading edge of change. Be part of the journey, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the future of innovation. RSVP here to secure your spots.

Application Deadline: Spring 2026 Columbia Build Lab (CBL)
2025-12-07 00:00 - 23:59
The Spring 2026 CBL Engineering application is open!
Columbia Build Lab (CBL) matches Columbia students pursuing Computer Science (or related degrees) with CBS student-founders of an early-stage startup. Engineers in the Build Lab program gain experience working to solve real-world challenges with teams of peers and CBS founders. This is an excellent opportunity for any engineering or computer science student looking to gain valuable experience this Fall! Submit your application to the Spring 2026 cohort before December 7th!

Deadline: Columbia Build Lab Application
2026-05-10
Columbia Build Lab (CBL) matches Columbia students pursuing Computer Science (or related degrees) with CBS student-founders of an early-stage startup. Engineers in the Build Lab program gain experience working to solve real-world challenges with teams of peers and CBS founders. This is an excellent opportunity for any engineering or computer science student looking to gain valuable experience this Fall! Submit your application to the Spring 2026 cohort before May 10th!
