Entrepreneurship

Defining Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business, and entrepreneurship (or eship) is the process of doing so. This module will introduce various approaches to entrepreneurship and guide you in determining your next steps in the exploration process.

You Might Join a Startup or Start a Business

If you thrive in an innovative, learn-as-you-go environment, the startup world could be a great fit. A startup is an early-stage business, and many Cornellians with an entrepreneurial spirit enjoy applying their skills in diverse organizations. Entrepreneurs often start multiple businesses, sometimes mid-career (serial entrepreneurship).

You don’t need to choose a specific path yet. Entrepreneurship at Cornell offers resources to help you.

• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
• Join an existing startup
• Find others to partner with in creating a startup
• Start your own business

Getting Started

1. Familiarize yourself with Entrepreneurship at Cornell and its programs by visiting the website’s “Discover” tab. Explore various areas, including accelerators, incubators, hackathons, competitions, and licensing/technology resources.
2. Join the Entrepreneurship at Cornell listserv (scroll to the bottom of their webpage and you will see where to join)
3. Follow the Entrepreneurship at Cornell LinkedIn page and subscribe to their weekly newsletters
4. Identify where to start based on your interests or participate in student clubs and related organizations.
5. Still unsure? Mentors are here to help you figure out where to begin.