Events Calendar
This feed is a curated compilation of entrepreneurship events around the university.
Tamer Center for Social Enterprise @ CBS
Tamer Fund for Social Ventures Webinar
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS During this webinar, you will learn about upcoming deadlines and the application process, have the chance to ask any questions you may have, and network with other social and environmental venture teams. You will also hear from portfolio members as they share their ventures' missions and experiences working with the center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tamer Fund for Social Ventures
The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School is now accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. This fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures. Ventures must be led by Columbia University students or alumni, or be advised and have significant involvement […]
Spark Workshop – Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS RSVP HERE Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities: Breaking Generational Cycles of Poverty Facilitated by Elizabeth Dettke ’19CSSW Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6-8 p.m. Refreshments included with RSVP Uris Hall, Room 329 3022 Broadway New York, NY OVERVIEW In 2014, Elizabeth Dettke and Christine Nyirahabimana started a social enterprise bakery in Rwanda, hiring 10 HIV positive single […]
Spark Workshop – Using Video Technology to Create Partnerships between Refugees and Investors
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS RSVP HERE HereO Ventures: Using Video Technology to Create Partnerships between Refugees and Investors Facilitated by Ignacio Inda ’06SIPA Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 6-8 p.m. Refreshments included with RSVP Uris Hall, Room 329 3022 Broadway New York, NY OVERVIEW Vulnerable populations in post-conflict situations often experience feelings of isolation from the international […]
SPARK WORKSHOP on Retouch Haiti: Creating Sustainable Employment by Building Links Between Haiti and Global Markets
Open to All RSVP Here Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:00–7:30 p.m. Columbia Business School Uris Hall, Room 329 3022 Broadway New York, NY 10027 Refreshments included with RSVP Retouch | Haiti is a social enterprise that provides graduates from a free film and audio engineering college in Haiti, called The Artists Institute, with specialized training […]
Social Venture Pitch Mix & Match
OPEN TO ALL RSVP HERE Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:00–8:00 p.m. Columbia Business School Uris Hall, Calder Lounge New York, NY 10027 RSVP → Dinner will be provided with RSVP This matchmaking event is designed for: Any Columbia student or alum from any Columbia school (including Barnard and Teachers College) looking to join or get involved […]
Third Thursday: Social Entrepreneurship
OPEN TO ALL REGISTER HERE Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Columbia Journalism School, World Room New York, NY 10027 RSVP → Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres with RSVP Third Thursday is a recurring open forum that brings together the Columbia University entrepreneurship community for an evening of networking and pitch presentations. It provides students, faculty, […]
Third Thursday – Social Entrepreneurship
Hosted by Columbia Engineering, in partnership with the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Columbia Journalism School, World Room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres with RSVP Third Thursday is a recurring open forum that brings together the Columbia University entrepreneurship community for an evening of networking, info session, and pitch […]
SPARK WORKSHOP on Root Impact: Building an Impact Ecosystem for Underserved Neighborhoods
OPEN TO ALL RSVP HERE Tuesday, April 23, 2019 12:30–2:00 p.m. Columbia Business School Uris Hall, Room 307 3022 Broadway New York, NY 10027 RSVP → Refreshments included with RSVP Root Impact was founded in 2012 as a nonprofit focused on building capacity for the social innovation sector. In 2017, Root Impact successfully opened HeyGround, a […]
SPARK WORKSHOP on Root Impact: Building an Impact Ecosystem for Underserved Neighborhoods
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 12:30–2:00 p.m. Columbia Business School Uris Hall, Room 307 3022 Broadway New York, NY 10027 RSVP → Refreshments included with RSVP Root Impact was founded in 2012 as a nonprofit focused on building capacity for the social innovation sector. In 2017, Root Impact successfully opened HeyGround, a co-working space for more […]