RTP Student Entrepreneurship Conference
A full day for student founders in the heart of RTP.
NGEN, the Ivy League entrepreneurship network, is bringing a limited number of student founders, builders, and innovators from UNC, Duke, NC State, and other NC universities together for a full day in RTP.
Speakers include: 1) a former YC founder turned-VC; and 2) a co-founder of Pendo. There is also a pitch competition where the winner advances to our national $150K pitch competition finals, an RTP startup showcase where you can meet local founders during pizza lunch (complimentary), and plenty of networking opportunities.
The day:
Guest speakers:
Shevy Karbasi, former YC founder now launching a VC firm
Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo & founder of 24 and Up
Pitch competition: The competition winner is fast tracked to our national $150K pitch competition finals, and every finalist team gets live feedback from judges.
Startup showcase: Interact with RTP startup founders during our lunch showcase + networking time
Speed networking: Connect with fellow student founders and startup/industry leaders.
Complimentary pizza lunch provided
Plus more!
Full agenda shared with admitted students.
Rolling admission: 100 spots, so apply early for the best chance.
Final applications due: Sun, Oct 18 at 11:59 PM ET
Need a ride?: Once you're admitted, we'll connect you with students from your campus who are driving. Rides are coordinated between students directly. Additionally, bus lines run directly to Frontier RTP.
Supported by: NC State Society of Entrepreneurs · Entrepreneurship Club at Carolina · Research Triangle Foundation
About NGEN:
NGEN (NextGen Entrepreneurship Network) is a 501(c)(3) intercollegiate nonprofit founded by student leaders at Princeton, Penn, and Brown. Over three years we've run over 20 conferences, treks, and pitch competitions across the Ivy League in New York City. Startups from our network have raised over $25M and joined Y Combinator, a16z Speedrun, and Techstars.