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Co-op Academy Spring 2019

By on November 24, 2018 in Events & Workshops

Click here to Apply to the Co-op Academy Deadline to Apply: December 7th, 2018 Free intensive 5-month long training and support program called the Co-op Academy. From Co-op Academy: We help people go from idea to launching a worker owned business, known as worker cooperatives. Our Co-op Academy is for entrepreneurs who have an idea and […]

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Strand at The New School: Grace Bonney Panel October 25th

By on October 4, 2018 in Events & Workshops

Inspired by her New York Times bestseller In the Company of Women, Grace Bonney’s Good Company is the innovative and supportive journal for women and nonbinary creatives at every stage of life, founded on the power of inclusivity, diversity, and celebrating the differences that unite. Its mission is to provide motivation, inspiration, advice, and a vital sense of […]

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The New School Announces Inaugural Cohort of Impact Entrepreneurship Fellows

By on August 28, 2018 in Stories

Last year, The New School launched the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative (IEI), a university-wide program supporting early-stage socially engaged entrepreneurial leaders in developing the mindsets, skills, and sense of purpose needed to thrive in our rapidly changing world. Now, The New School is welcoming the first cohort of IEI fellows — 18 incoming students representing various backgrounds and […]

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Apply for the Catalyst Program at Blue Ridge Labs :: Deadline September 3

By on August 7, 2018 in Grants & Competitions

Are you building a mission-driven startup that could improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers? The Catalyst program at Blue Ridge Labs is designed to help founders turn a proven but small-scale concept into a scalable technology platform. Over the course of six months, as part of a small cohort of other founders, they will […]

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Apply for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards :: Deadline Oct 1, 2018

By on July 24, 2018 in Competitions, Grants & Competitions

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. EO GSEA supports student entrepreneurs who require much needed mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of success. The 2018-19 Regional NYC Competition offers NYC-based students with a budding […]

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Scaling culture: Purpose & People Panel

By on June 26, 2018 in Events & Workshops

A leader is anyone who gives more purpose to the people around them. Whether you’re an executive or a frontline employee, whether you work in HR or in accounting, YOU have that power. Purpose & People will explore where and how to infuse more purpose into your organization. THIS PANEL: How do purpose and culture […]

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Design for Humanity Summit – Friday, June 22

By on June 5, 2018 in Events & Workshops

On behalf of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and the UN Migration Agency (IOM) we would like to invite you, your students and your institution to join us on Friday, June 22 for the Design for Humanity Summit at Fordham University. This one-day event will explore the intersection of design and humanitarian action in promoting human dignity. This […]

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Venture Lab Pitch Event

By on May 4, 2018 in Events & Workshops, Stories

On Wednesday April 25, 11 teams competed for thousands of dollars in prize money through the Venture Lab Pitch Event. Hosted by The New School’s Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative (IEI), the competition gave students enrolled in the Venture Lab course the chance to pitch their ideas and receive constructive feedback from New York City-based socially engaged entrepreneurs. […]

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Team Generators Events!

By on April 9, 2018 in Events & Workshops

Thank you to all who participated in our Team Generator Events in March! The application process for next spring’s Venture Lab course will open in August 2018. We encourage you to sign up for the IEI newsletter and follow us on social media to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities. If you are a […]

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Let's do lunch! with She Thinks Purple

Let’s do lunch! with She Thinks Purple

By on April 5, 2018 in Events & Workshops

She Thinks Purple will be hosting intimate lunches throughout this month with female founders in select cities: Chicago, NYC and Washington, D.C. These lunches are designed to foster community among fellow entrepreneurs and allow attendees to practice sharing their stories in a comfortable atmosphere. We promise light fare, lively company and enlightened conversation. Each lunch will be capped at […]

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