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Georgetown Entrepreneurship empowers students, faculty, and alumni across the Hilltop to turn ideas into real-world impact.

Rooted in the McDonough School of Business and open to the entire university, we support creators and innovators at every stage. •We connect undergraduate and graduate students from all constituent colleges to the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative.

•We connect students to the entrepreneurial community in Washington, D.C. area.

•We connect students to entrepreneurial areas of interest & provide leadership opportunities

09/02/2026

RAM Infrastructure joins the Leonsis Venture Lab! 💙

We're thrilled to welcome RAM Infrastructure to the Georgetown entrepreneurship community. Founded by Rob Munroe (B'17), RAM is a project development firm tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: building the infrastructure platforms needed to support the economy of tomorrow, from energy and data to high-tech supply chains.

We can't wait to see what they build next!

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4gyfbxX
🔗 Join the Leonsis Venture Lab: https://bit.ly/462l0O8

08/03/2026

🚀 Got two minutes and a big idea?

Rocket Pitch is your chance to turn that spark into something real, and thousands of dollars are on the line.

Georgetown's elevator pitch competition is open to any student with an early-stage idea. You don't need a fully built company. You just need a problem worth solving.

📹 Submit a 2-minute video pitch by September 15th @ 11:59PM

📢 Finalists will be announced on September 24th

🏆 Live Finals: October 1st @ 5PM, Lohrfink Auditorium

👉 Apply to Pitch: https://bit.ly/4vnccwg
🔗 More Information: https://bit.ly/3QSogaZ

07/31/2026

From personal experience to real-world impact. 💙

Shavini Fernando, CEO of OxiWear, built her company out of a commitment to making healthcare more accessible for those who need it most. After pitching at Bark Tank, Georgetown's premier pitch competition, Shavini has continued to grow OxiWear into a venture rooted in the Jesuit values of service and justice.

We're thrilled to announce that she will be a featured speaker at the upcoming EmpowerHER Members Session on August 25th, where she'll be sharing lessons from her entrepreneurial journey.

Her story is proof that the best ventures don't just build products, they build a better world. 🌍

🔗 Learn More About BarkTank: https://bit.ly/4gDLEU8
🔗Learn More About OxiWear: https://bit.ly/4fyw7ns

07/22/2026

Six weeks. Eight ventures. 🐾💙

The 2026 Summer Launch Incubator cohort just wrapped their showcase, and the results speak for themselves. From AI-powered platforms to veteran career pipelines, Georgetown's student founders spent the summer doing the hard work that separates ideas from businesses: customer discovery, strategic pivots, and building the company behind the product.

Read the recap below!👇
https://bit.ly/4hovxdb

07/21/2026

Building something meaningful starts with knowing your mission. 💙

Meet Shelby Renee Giles (SCS'16), founder of WorthyWell, a media company devoted to storytelling that inspires spiritual well-being. Shelby built her venture around a simple but powerful idea: that we have more in common than we realize, and that the best entrepreneurship is rooted in service to others.

A true embodiment of Georgetown's Jesuit values, Shelby's journey is a reminder that entrepreneurship isn't just about building a business. It's about building a better world.

Read her full alumni spotlight below. 👇
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vAiAAu

07/20/2026

🚀 Break Into Venture Capital: A Summer Kickoff for the VC-Curious

Ever wonder how investors decide which startups are worth millions? 💰 Go behind the curtain with Georgetown alumni who now write the checks, and claim your first foothold in venture capital!

📅 Kick-Off Webinar: Monday, July 28th
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Here's what you'll get:
🔹 The fundamentals of how VCs invest in startups with long-term potential
🔹 A live panel with Georgetown alumni working in venture capital
🔹 Real perspectives on startup funding dynamics and how to break into the industry

This is your launchpad for what's ahead 👇
🎓 Hands-on VC workshop trainings during the school year
🤝 Discuss real investment opportunities with practicing VCs and classmates
🏆 Prep for the Venture Fellows Program & the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)

Whether you're finance-curious or ready to write your first term sheet, this is the room to be in. 🌟

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4bvxZuM

07/17/2026

AI has taken over the Hilltop and our founders are leading the charge. 🤖💙

From classrooms where students ship AI-powered features every week, to ventures like Mercor, The Petition Company, and EdSights redefining entire industries, Georgetown founders aren't just talking about AI, they're building with it.

We're also piloting a virtual advisor for founders, hosting monthly AI salons for our mentor community, and making sure every student has the frameworks and judgment to use these tools well.

Read the full story below. 👇
https://bit.ly/4ysAkAH

07/15/2026

🌟 The Summer Launch Incubator Virtual Showcase is tomorrow!

Come watch Georgetown's summer founders take the stage and show off what they've been building all season. You won't want to miss it. 💙

📅 July 16th, 5-8PM EST
🔗 Register to Watch: https://bit.ly/4f1IQPj
🔗 Add the Event to Your Calendar: https://bit.ly/4yk0ZiT

Learn More About SLI: https://bit.ly/4hcPqE0

07/14/2026

The next great Georgetown founder could be you, or someone you know. 🐶🏆

Bark Tank nominations are officially open! Whether you've been building something of your own or you know a fellow Hoya with an idea worth backing, now is the time to step up.

Nominate yourself or someone else today. 💙

📅 Nominations due: August 7th

🔗 Nominate a Founder: https://bit.ly/4eRXad5
🔗 Learn More: https://bit.ly/4ePE738

07/07/2026

Mark your calendars for Bark Tank 2026! 🐾

Georgetown's premier pitch competition is back, giving student entrepreneurs the stage to compete for funding, mentorship, and bragging rights.

📅 Save the Date — Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

👉 More details coming soon — stay tuned!

🔗 Register to Attend: https://bit.ly/4aHSFPX
🔗 Nominate a Founder: https://bit.ly/4y5chHP

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