Pursue your
entrepreneurial
goals.

LEARN HOW

We create the structure and resources necessary for students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the Owen Graduate School of Management was created after the generous gift from Jack and Carolyn Long in 2016. Our mission is to build and grow a productive entrepreneurial ecosystem conducive to creating new and innovative businesses.

OUR PROGRAMS

Owen has a wide array of resources for student entrepreneurs. From scholarships to grants to alumni connections, the Center for Entrepreneurship provides programming for students looking to:

  • START A COMPANY
  • JOIN A STARTUP
  • VENTURE CAPITAL

VIEW OUR PROGRAMS

Featured Alumni

2010 Vanderbilt alum Brooke Allen used her experience as a teacher to identify gaps in special education. Brooke has helped shape the future of education by providing support for educators through networks, coaching, and valuable resources.
Read more about Brooke See other Alumni stories

Brooke Allen

Founding Director of Diverse Learners Cooperative

UPCOMING EVENTS

Get involved by attending events hosted by the C4E and our partners. Check out what’s coming next here.

21 Oct Owen-Owned Alumni Entrepreneur Spotlight: Alcoholic Beverage Industry Panel
03 Nov BrainTrust Set to Scale: Creating Your 2022 Strategic Plan
03 Nov C4E Whiteboard & Wine
15 Nov November Firestarter Pitches

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

GET INVOLVED

Not in Nashville? Not a problem.

We are looking for virtual mentors across all industries and geographies and anyone looking to stay connected to Center for Entrepreneurship. If you are an accredited investor and interested in hearing about Vanderbilt or Nashville related startups raising funding, contact Stacie Pawlicki.