Upcoming Events

The Founders Chat: Joe Germanotta & Dan Romanelli will take place on Tues., April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ET via Zoom, as part of the fifth annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week at Michigan State University, co-hosted by Women in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Association & the MBA Entrepreneurship Association. Early registration is highly encouraged. About our... Read more »

About our Speaker Ankur Warikoo, Serial Entrepreneur, Content Creator, Bestselling Author Ankur Warikoo is an Internet Entrepreneur based out of India and is one of India’s top content creators. He is also a bestselling author and conducts courses online as an educator. In his spare time, Warikoo loves to mentor entrepreneurs and act as an angel-investor. Presently,... Read more »

Join us in-person for the fifth annual Burgess New Venture Challenge on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Graduate East Lansing! The Burgess New Venture Challenge, hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University, is the premier pitch competition for student venturers. For nearly two centuries, Spartans have... Read more »

Although it is generally acknowledged that people are the single most important component of an organization’s success, leaders often struggle with how to best manage their workforce. This is particularly true when many leadership and management approaches are rooted in an “old school” leadership philosophy. In this interactive presentation, Eli Broad Professor of Management Dr.... Read more »

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks... Read more »

The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation invites Spartan entrepreneurs, investors, makers, and shakers—alums and students alike—to converge on campus for Venture Summit: From Grand River to Grand Futures. The Summit is a two-day gathering to usher in the future of creation, collaboration, innovation, and, most importantly, a celebration of our alums, students, and programs across... Read more »

About Our Speaker Tamira Chapman, President and CEO, Storehouse In A Box LLC Tamira Chapman, an inspiring attorney, and distinguished entrepreneur, has made her mark in both corporate and business landscapes. As the innovative founder of Storehouse, she has built a trio of booming e-commerce businesses, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, capturing the... Read more »

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of... Read more »

2DAY VENTURE (2DV) is a hands-on learning experience designed exclusively for Spartans at Michigan State University, regardless of home college, major, or background. Each event offers unbeatable entrepreneurial education resources & the freedom to explore turning a project or idea into reality—all packed into 36 hours. What’s Included in Your Experience? 🚀 Access to individual... Read more »

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of... Read more »

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings both emerging and accomplished Spartans back to campus for a fireside chat-style interview. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. Students get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the hard knocks of... Read more »