Georgetown Entrepreneurship

🚀 Bark Tank Finalist Spotlight: Clarifia Introducing Clarifia, a solution simplifying the commodity trading compliance process. In this video, we hear from cofounder Vasco de Castelbajac (MSB '25), who shares more about the company's mission to make compliance seamless and efficient for businesses navigating complex regulations. 📊⚙️✨ We’re thrilled to spotlight Clarifia as a Bark Tank finalist—don’t miss their pitch along with our other finalists on January 22 at 5pm in Lohrfink Auditorium! 🐾💡

Meet the Bark Tank Coaches! 🎥 These mentors bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and presentation skills to help our finalists refine their pitches and amplify their impact. From shaping key messages to preparing for tough questions, the coaching program ensures every finalist is ready to shine on the Lohrfink Auditorium stage.🌟 Our 2025 coaches are: Troye Bullock, Rose Carter, Brian Cooley, Jennifer (Jen) Dalton, Howard Eisenberg, Margo Gorra-Stockman, Nkechi "Payton" Iheme, Fiona Macaulay, James Mackey, Mike Malloy 😎, Neel Premkumar, Matthew Slaughter, Steve Taylor, Liz Tenety, Dave Terzian & Ken Wake. Don't miss Bark Tank on January 22 at 5pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/evMrSt34

Happy Holidays from Georgetown Entrepreneurship! ❄️ As we celebrate this season, we’re inspired by the innovators and changemakers shaping the future. Here’s to dreaming big and building boldly in the year ahead!

"Leave it better than you found it." Ted Leonsis (C ’77, Parent ’14, ’15), entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, embodies these words. His generosity makes the Bark Tank: Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize a reality, empowering Georgetown students to dream big and create lasting impact. Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 PM in Lohrfink Auditorium to celebrate the next wave of entrepreneurial talent creating the future. 🐾💡 Register here: https://lnkd.in/egdMd95r

Last week, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business celebrated the incredible journey of Margarita Womack PhD, MBA (EMBA'19), founder of Latin Goodness Foods/MasPanadas. From her roots in Colombia to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur, Margarita has redefined the frozen food market while also empowering women. 🥟✨ Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and purpose. Read more about how she’s blending authentic Latin flavors with community impact here: https://lnkd.in/guzptvJR

The 2024 MBA Employment Report was released yesterday, and we’re proud to highlight the growing impact of entrepreneurship at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. 🎓🚀 Among graduates not actively pursuing employment, 45% started their own business – a testament to the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit thriving here. Through our Entrepreneurship Initiative, we offer unmatched resources for prospective students, current Hoyas, and alumni, including mentorship and coaching, access to the Georgetown Venture Lab, and opportunities like the “Bark Tank” Pitch Competition. Check out the full report release and discover how McDonough is fueling the next generation of entrepreneurs here: https://lnkd.in/eiCGPPsp. Jeff Reid Aveline Argo Benjamin Zimmerman Jacob Stiglitz

🌟 Meet Ryan Croft, one of Georgetown's Entrepreneurs in Residence! Ryan Croft is the Chairman & Co-founder of Pacto, an integrated ordering and payments platform for restaurants and bars based in Mexico City 🇲🇽. Before Pacto, Ryan co-founded Actionfigure.ai (fka TransitScreen), driving innovation in transportation and real estate tech from San Francisco and DC. From speaking at Stanford University and SXSW 🎤 to serving on DC’s ReOpen Transportation Committee, Ryan’s leadership spans global entrepreneurship, tech, and public policy. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Ryan brings global perspective and local expertise to Georgetown’s Entrepreneurship program 🌎.

Introducing Georgetown Ecopreneurship! 🌿 Last week, we kicked off an incredible journey toward sustainability and innovation with a dynamic roundtable featuring industry leaders Mason Darryl Gunter, an Investor at Elemental Impact, Nikunj Beria, Founder and CEO of Alt Surya, and Nicole Whalen, Founder and CEO of Green Compass . Their inspiring stories on impactful investing and green innovation set the tone for our mission to drive meaningful change. 🌍 Ready to join the Ecopreneurship movement? Scan the QR code to get involved today and help shape a sustainable future! Shamitha Kuppala Dhruv Peri Jeff Reid Aveline Argo Benjamin Zimmerman

Last Thursday, Georgetown Ventures hosted an unforgettable Demo Day! 🎉 Max Barrett from Friday Beers kept us laughing and learning with his unique journey, and the GV cohort companies delivered outstanding pitches that showcased their hard work throughout the semester. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this awesome evening of creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. 🚀👏

🚀 Meet the 2024/25 Bark Tank Finalists! 🎉 ✨ Clarifia by Vasco de Castelbajac & Ryan Abdallah ✨ Gateway by HanhLinh H. ✨ Hilda by Andres Joaquin Brillembourg ✨ Nyxara by Gulmohar A. Bransgrove ✨ Ocuclips by Mohil Gupta ✨ Provision Surgical by Joyce Wang ✨ Serenity by Kevin Boodram Don’t miss your chance to see these ideas come to life at the Bark Tank Competition on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Lohrfink Auditorium, 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM! 📅 Register now to cheer on your favorite team and witness innovation in action: https://lnkd.in/egdMd95r