Data Science Day 2020 | Ethics & Privacy: Terms of Usage
RSVP here As part of the Data Science Institute's flagship annual event, this virtual session will bring together thought leaders who are driving discussions on ethics and privacy in data science and engineering. Ethics and Privacy: Terms of Usage will feature lightning talks and presentations from leading Columbia University researchers. Eric Schmidt, former Google Chief Executive Officer […]
Info Session for Student Club Design for America
RSVP Barnard/Columbia Design for America (DFA) is part of a national network of passionate young thinkers and activists revolutionizing the way college students engage with and improve the world around us. Whether virtual or in person, DFA is a community of people from all majors and backgrounds coming together each week to share their love […]
Deadline: Almaworks Accelerator Fall 2020 Cohort
Working on a startup or venture? Apply now for the Fall 2020 cohort of Columbia's Almaworks Accelerator. Almaworks (website here) takes no equity and helps early-stage startups run by Columbia-affiliated entrepreneurs achieve significant, sustainable growth. Our 70+ student startups have collectively raised more than $19M in seed funding, enrolled in programs like TechStars, Y Combinator and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, and have […]
Third Thursday: Pandemics, Pivots, and Entrepreneurs
RSVP Open to the public What does it take to persevere and navigate a downturn during the global pandemic? Join us for our monthly Third Thursday forum to hear from alumni entrepreneurs. Third Thursday provides students, faculty, staff, and alumni the opportunity to hear ideas from across campus, form teams, and explore career options. You’ll hear […]
The Greater Good Challenge
Apply here. SPS is currently accepting submissions for its first Greater Good Challenge Business Pitch Competition. We're looking to award more than $20k to ideas in the areas of sustainability, health technology, and supply chain, logistics & coordination. Plus, we have an all-star lineup of judges, including Ashley Hicks Rocha, Co-Founder of Black Girls Run!; Eric […]
Deadline: Fall 2020 OCL Application for CORE
Apply here Open to Columbia undergrads Calling artists, engineers, designers, innovators, and creatives of all backgrounds and interests –– join the undergrad student group Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE) as an Operating Committee Leader (OCL). OCLs are the primary operating members of CORE, responsible for planning events, running initiatives, and building its presence.
Deadline: Floodgate’s Building Breakthroughs Course
Apply here. Floodgate is building a community dedicated to bridging the access and equity gap for Black and Latinx startup founders. This is a free bootcamp in October called "Building Breakthroughs," focused on teaching students and founders how to build legendary startups. The course will be 9-weeks long starting in October and will cover everything from ideation through […]
Startup Research for Student Entrepreneurs: Library Resources
Register here. Are you thinking about launching a startup? Learn about business research resources from Columbia University Libraries. Session will include a 30 minute presentation and 30 minutes of Q&A with Columbia’s Entrepreneurship Librarian. This session is intended for current Columbia students. Please register to receive a Zoom invitation.
Deadline: Almaworks Accelerator Fall 2020 Cohort
Apply here Open to Columbia students Working on a startup or venture? Apply now for the Fall 2020 cohort of Columbia's Almaworks Accelerator. Almaworks (website here) takes no equity and helps early-stage startups run by Columbia-affiliated entrepreneurs achieve significant, sustainable growth. Our 70+ student startups have collectively raised more than $19M in seed funding, enrolled […]
Deadline: New York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars
This program offers fintech startups unprecedented access to the networks of Barclays and Techstars, all from the financial capital of the world. Find out more and apply here.