A celebration and recognition of entrepreneurship at Colgate, featuring innovative student ventures and accomplished entrepreneurs.
Join us on Colgate’s campus for this exciting event:
- Meet two dozen student-led startups and help award $10,000 in grant funding.
Watch four exceptional teams compete in the pitch competition. - Hear from a panel of accomplished founders and funders.
Featuring

Gus Coldebella ’91
Moderator
Partner
True Ventures

Michael Ellenbogen ’86, P’26
Entrepreneur of the Year
Founder; Chief Innovation Officer
Evolv Technology
Meghan Curtin McKenna ’06
Founder and CEO
FIF Collective; Angel Investor
Caroline Danehy ’19
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer
Fair Harbor Clothing
Kate Foster Lengyel ’99
Co-Founder
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.