USC Entrepreneurship

Join the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab for an evening with Arlan Hamilton ()!

From building a venture fund while unhoused to redefining access in venture capital, Arlan’s journey challenges the traditional journey of success. In conversation with Executive Director Jessica Jackley, she’ll share insights on breaking into closed industries, building against the odds, and creating opportunity where none exist.

🕕 6:00 PM Check-In | 6:30–7:30 PM Program + Q&A
📍 THH 101
✔️ Registration required for entry. Click the link in our bio to register.

The Marcia Israel Community Celebration & Founder Showcase is almost here! Join us at USC Town & Gown on April 30th to celebrate the Class of 2026, cheer on our founders, and experience the best of Trojan entrepreneurship.

Attend the showcase, invest your "funny money" in your favorite ventures, and make connections at this hallmark event. Winners of the Founder Showcase will be announced during the program, along with recipients of the New Venture Seed Competition, Marcia Israel Student Awards, and YPO Scholarship.

This is the night we celebrate what's possible. Register at this link: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhT6kZlwXVM7fNk

Our finalists are stepping up to compete for $150,000+ in prizes, and we want YOU there to witness it. Cheer them on, feel the energy, and cast your vote for the $1,000 People's Choice Award.⁠
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Register now at this link: https://cglink.me/2nB/r411250

Fight on! ✌️

Big news, Trojans! The Shark Tank casting team is heading to USC and your pitch could be next on national TV.

Reserve your interview slot in advance and bring your A-game (and your product demo!).

🔹 When: Wednesday, April 8 | 9 AM - 1 PM⁠
🔹 Where: USC Campus⁠
🔹 What: A 1-minute spoken pitch (no slides) + Q&A with a Shark Tank producer⁠
🔹 Who: All members of the Trojan Family⁠ (students, faculty, staff, alumni)

Reserve your interview spot here: https://bit.ly/4st244m

The stage is set. Is your startup ready?⁠
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Apply to the Founder Showcase, pitch to the Trojan community, earn real-time feedback, and compete for a $1,000 award. Students and alumni are both welcome.⁠
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Apply by April 5th at 11:59 PM through this link: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhT6kZlwXVM7fNk

Your startup idea deserves a shot!

The Catalyst Microgrant — powered by USC Marshall's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies — is open to ALL USC students ready to turn their vision into something real.

Applications are due Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 PM.

Learn more and apply at this link: https://cglink.me/2nB/s1644 🌟

We are so excited to announce the new Academic Directors of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI) and Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship (MSSE) programs. Albert Napoli will serve as the Academic Director for MSEI, where he brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to students seeking mentorship. Jennifer Walske will serve as the Academic Director for MSSE, where her appointment reflects a deep commitment to leadership, service, and engagement. Join us in congratulating these two as they step into their new roles!

Join us Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Town & Gown for Networking Day: Then, Now, Next — connecting Trojan entrepreneurs across generations.
Whether you're an alum, student, faculty member, or friend of the Greif Center, this is your chance to build meaningful connections, share insights, and strengthen our entrepreneurial community.

📍 Town & Gown, USC
📅 March 7, 2026

Register here: https://events.usc.edu/esvp/ and use CODE: networking26

Ready to compete in USC's New Venture Seed Competition? Join us for an exclusive application workshop before the February 8th deadline! 🎯⁠
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We're hosting a hands-on session designed to help you strengthen your application.⁠
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📅 Thursday, 2/5⁠
📍 Zoom⁠
🔗 https://cglink.me/2nB/r409676
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Don't miss this opportunity to get insider tips! 💡⁠
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We’re thrilled to introduce our new Practitioners-in-Residence at the Marshall Grief Center! 🌟

These exceptional leaders bring decades of expertise across technology, venture capital, entrepreneurship, culture strategy, philanthropy, and biotechnology. Each practitioner is committed to sharing their real-world experience with our Marshall community—mentoring students, providing strategic guidance, and helping shape the next generation of business leaders.

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Missed the NVSC Info Sessions last fall? We have three more this month! Turn your big idea into a winning venture at USC’s New Venture Seed Competition (NVSC) — the university’s largest entrepreneurship challenge with $150K+ in prizes up for grabs!⁠
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From hands-on training to expert mentorship, this six-week competition helps you take your business from concept to company. Open to all members of the USC community — students, alumni (within 5 years), faculty, and staff.⁠
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💰 Top prizes include:⁠
🥇 Platinum Prize⁠
🥈 Gold Prize⁠
🥉 Multiple Silver, Bronze & Special Awards⁠
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Learn how to apply, pitch, and compete for your shot at this link: https://cglink.me/2nB/r404789