Hoyas from across the globe gathered on the Hilltop October 26-27, 2023, for Georgetown’s inaugural Entrepreneurship Summit. During this two-day event, attendees cheered on student entrepreneurship teams, engaged in thoughtful dialogue, and celebrated the successes of fellow Hoyas.
Presented by the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance, Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative, Georgetown Angel Investor Nework, and Georgetown University Alumni Association.
Summit Schedule
Day 1 | Thursday, October 26, 2023
Bark Tank: Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize
5 - 7 p.m. | Lohrfink Auditorium
General Admission: Free
The Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize honors and supports Georgetown students launching new ventures. Watch student teams compete for up to $100,000 in prizes!
Day 2 | Friday, October 27, 2023
Entrepreneurship for the Common Good Forum
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Lohrfink Auditorium
General Admission: $50 | Young Alumni (2019-2023): $25 | Students: Free
How can Hoya entrepreneurs and investors create and scale businesses that benefit all members of society? Hear from trailblazers, innovators, and founders at the intersection of business and impact.
GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Halcyon
General Admission: $100 | Young Alumni (2019-2023): $50 | Students: Free
Through the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance proudly celebrates the contributions of alumni leaders who embody the spirit of the university, by investing in themselves and in others.
Thank you to the sponsors of the inaugural Georgetown Entrepreneurship Summit
John Burns (MBA’06) | Managing Director, Clare Advisors
Jeff Chapski (B’91)
Jennifer Dalton (B'99, MBA'12) | Founder, BrandMirror
Patrick Dean (B’11)
David Fogel (SFS’93, L’97, MBA’97)
Mohamed Farran (SFS’12) | Founder and CEO, FCI Advisory, Inc.
Lee Keshishian (C’92, Parent’26) | CEO, Civic Energy
Evan Meyer (C’01) | Managing Partner, Astralis Capital
Matthew Rizzo (C’97)
Peter Wilson
Pratt Standard Cocktail Company
Eric Woods (B’91)