TIA Entrepreneur Showcase

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.

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

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.

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