November 16, 2020 to November 20, 2020
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the largest celebration of innovators and entrepreneurs in the world. Sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, more than 180 countries are participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week this year. Through various programs and events held by businesses, organizations, and academic institutions, Global Entrepreneurship Week stimulates entrepreneurial spirit – inspiring people to create their own startup companies and giving existing entrepreneurs an opportunity to share their expertise.
The events below are just some of the events offered as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. For a complete listing, visit the Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education's site on Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Events
November 16, 2020
- 5 pm to 6 pm EST The Future of Entrepreneurship: Equitable Economy
Dunton Family Dean Raj Echambadi kicked of GEW with a conversation between Betty Francisco and Segun Idowu focused on entrepreneurial pursuits and building an equitable economy.
November 17, 2020
- 12 pm to 1 pm EST Center for Research Innovation (CRI) – “Founder's Roundtable”
- 12 pm to 1 pm EST Health Sciences Entrepreneurs (HSE) – “Entrepreneurs without borders: Tales from India, Korea, and Honduras”
- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EST B.L.A.C.K. initiative – Career Conversations: Black Business Owners
- (2-day) 6 pm to 7 pm EST NUImpact Presents: “Rebuilding an Economy that Works for All”
November 18, 2020
- 1 pm to 2:30 pm EST Women Who Empower – A Conversation with Mercedes Abramo – President and CEO of Cartier North America
- (2-day) 6 pm to 7 pm EST NUImpact Presents: “Rebuilding an Economy that Works for All”
- 6 pm to 8:15 pm EST NU Entrepreneurs Club – Demo Day Fall 2020
The 2020 Husky Startup Challenge celebrated the entrepreneurial endeavors of our Northeastern community during an unprecedented time. During the event, a dozen ventures competed against one another for cash prizes and the approval of D'Amore-McKim judges, including Steve Golden; Kate Murdock, DMSB'18; and Greg Skloot, DMSB'12. Rachel Dombe, CSSH'24, won first place for her venture Rooted Living, a mission-driven, eco-friendly, plant-based snack company.
Dombe shared her excitement in regards to winning and highlighted her experience with the E-Club in a LinkedIn post.
During the Demo Day event, members of the Northeastern Entrepreneur's club shared their community experiences during an Instagram takeover. Look back at the event here!
November 19, 2020
- 12 pm to 1 pm EST MaineHealth Innovation and The Roux Institute – “Innovation Blender Series: Low-cost and Scalable. Here. Now.”
- 6 pm to 8 pm EST IDEA's Venture Accelerator – “NEXPO”
NEXPO's 2020 theme was resilience, an idea many of the participating ventures held onto as they pivoted strategies, decisions, and future planning during a global pandemic.
Katharine McGuire, CSSH'22, shared parts of the event live on our Instagram stories. Look back at the takeover here.
