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

Now as a successful managing partner of One Iron Holding Company and CEO of Fat Bottom Brewery, Josh Buckley did not always know his passion lied in entrepreneurship. Coming from a family of physicians, Josh had his sights set on becoming a thoracic surgeon.
Read more about Josh See other Alumni stories

Josh Buckley

Managing Partner, One Iron Holdings & CEO of Fat Bottom Brewery

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

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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.