What Most Students Learn Too Late: How to Get Startup Exposure Early at SMU
🚀 What Most Students Learn Too Late: How to Get Startup Exposure Early at SMU
Curious about startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship — but unsure where to begin?
Many graduates wish they had explored entrepreneurship earlier in university. This session reveals how SMU students get ahead by building real ventures, gaining industry exposure, and learning directly from founders and faculty members shaping the innovation ecosystem.
Join us at SMU Open House 2026 for an insider conversation on how students can gain meaningful startup exposure early in their university journey. Beyond learning about startup innovation, this session also offers a rare opportunity to hear from and engage directly with SMU faculty and ecosystem leaders, and discover how academic learning connects with real-world venture building.
💡 Why Attend?
This session is ideal for students who are curious about startups, venture building, innovation, or emerging technologies — even if you have no prior experience.
You will gain insights into SMU’s vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem through real founder stories, practical learning opportunities, and pathways to experiment, build ventures, and collaborate with peers, mentors, and professors.
Whether you already have a startup idea or are simply exploring possibilities, this session will help you understand how SMU provides a supportive environment to start your journey confidently.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
• How SMU supports students in exploring startups and venture creation
• Pathways to gain early exposure to real-world entrepreneurial experiences
• Opportunities to engage with faculty members involved in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Available programmes, communities, and mentorship opportunities
• How students can begin building entrepreneurial skills from their first year
📅 Event Details
Dates:
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (both days)
Venue: SMU Connexion, Jay & Marilyn Ng Greenhouse
Level 4 Event Space