Jan
22
5:30 PM17:30

GEA San Francisco Happy Hour

Join the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance (GEA) in San Francisco! We’ll be hosting a happy hour on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet us at The Snug SF (2301 Fillmore St.) on the upstairs mezzanine level to connect with other Hoyas in the SF entrepreneurship community. You'll receive one free drink ticket upon arrival.

This is a free event, but registration is required. Space is limited -- click here register today!

This event is generously co-sponsored by Zack Schwab (C'11), Managing Partner of The Snug SF.

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GEA NYC Huddle with Neil Grosscup (C'08)
Jun
13
5:30 PM17:30

GEA NYC Huddle with Neil Grosscup (C'08)

Join Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs for an in-person huddle, featuring a conversation with fellow Hoyapreneur Neil Grosscup (C'08) from Tanteo Tequila. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, as well as time for mingling and networking. Food and drinks will be available to purchase.

This event will be held in Manhattan, NY — venue details will be shared one week in advance.

Space is limited - register here!

 
 

About Neil:

Neil Grosscup (C'08) was the CEO and Master Blender of Tanteo Tequila, a leader in 100% agave infused tequilas, which was acquired by Ole Smoky Distilling in July of 2023.

Grosscup grew up in Minneapolis where he was active in both his church and on the track team. He attended Georgetown University, where he obtained a B.A. in Theology while competing on the university’s nationally ranked track and field team.  

In 2010, Grosscup began his journey at Tanteo as an unpaid intern, before being promoted to Director of Operations, COO, and eventually CEO in March of 2014.  Grosscup’s disciplined approach to brand building allowed the company to grow year after year, culminating in the sale to Ole Smoky.  

Grosscup lives in Brooklyn with his wife Lilly and two children, Viola and Albert.

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Early-Stage Fundraising 101: Advice on Raising First Checks
May
31
12:30 PM12:30

Early-Stage Fundraising 101: Advice on Raising First Checks

Raising funds for a startup is a challenging and time-consuming process. Even with a great product and a strong team, more often than not founders make critical mistakes that waste their time, drain resources from their startup, and lead them to settle for bad investors. In this talk, Sam Wils, Director of Accelerator, XRC Ventures, will review the early-stage landscape of Angel Investors, Accelerators, Pre-Seed VCs, and more to ensure that you understand the pros and pitfalls and create a well-thought-out fundraising strategy.

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2023 GEA Alumni Pitch Competition
Apr
21
11:00 AM11:00

2023 GEA Alumni Pitch Competition

John Carroll Weekend San Francisco - April 20-23, 2023

The Battery (717 Battery Street)

The GEA will host its 6th Alumni Pitch Competition at John Carroll Weekend San Francisco - this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Join us for an exciting “Shark Tank-style” pitch competition between four ventures that are created, managed, and led by alumni. Each company will pitch in front of a live audience, followed by a quick-fire Q&A from seasoned alumni judges in the entrepreneurial and venture capitalist spaces. The winner of this pitch competition will get an opportunity to receive an investment prize from the Georgetown Angel Investor Network members.

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Poland Family.

Hosted by the Georgetown University Alumni Association, Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance, and Georgetown Angel Investor Network.

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Becoming a Changemaker with Author & Social Entrepreneur Alex Budak (MPP'10)
Apr
13
12:00 PM12:00

Becoming a Changemaker with Author & Social Entrepreneur Alex Budak (MPP'10)

Join the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance for an upcoming webinar! Based on his UC Berkeley course and new book, Alex Budak (MPP’10) will cover what it means to be a changemaker today, why companies and the world need changemakers now more than ever, and how people from all walks of life can lead positive change from wherever they are.

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GEA NYC Huddle with Joel Montaniel (C'06)
May
25
5:00 PM17:00

GEA NYC Huddle with Joel Montaniel (C'06)

Join Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs for an in-person huddle featuring a short conversation with a fellow hoyapreneur and an opportunity for conversations and networking. Joel Montaniel (C'06), CEO and Co-Founder of SevenRooms will share how SevenRooms is on a mission to help hospitality operators own, analyze, and optimize every step of the guest journey-- transforming the hospitality industry.

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Jan
25
12:00 PM12:00

Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch

We say “keep in touch,” but do we actually do it? The pandemic of the past two years has fundamentally changed our personal and professional interactions. In the age of hybrid and remote work, authentically keeping in touch with current and past colleagues, clients, and classmates remains a challenge. Unfortunately, networking strategies often mistakenly focus on how to navigate events or leverage social media. The reality is that not enough attention is spent on nourishing our existing relationships.

Hear from Jason Levin (MBA'06) whose debut book, Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch, outlines how to do a better job of keeping in touch. He will cover strategies to help you stay connected with your professional and personal communities in an authentic way.

Jason will also be giving away five free autographed copies of his book. To be eligible to win a copy, answer the following questions:

• What is your biggest concern/fear about keeping in touch?

• What is one take away you hope to learn from this webinar?

Email answers to Jason (Jason@readysetlaunch.net) along with your graduation year, school and mailing address.

JASON LEVIN (MBA'06) is the author of Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch. He founded Ready, Set, Launch, LLC® after a career in brand management at Unilever, consulting at Accenture and employer branding at Vault.com. As a coach and a speaker, he partners with his clients to execute intentional business development strategies, define their personal brand, get a promotion, land that next job, make a career change or transition into retirement. Jason is a frequent speaker at staff retreats, conferences, and training sessions. Jason lives in Washington, DC and is married to a lovely red-headed attorney. They have two adorable red-headed sons.

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Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00

Storytelling Strategies to Advance Your Career

Storytelling is the holy grail of career advancement when you tell your story in a way that genuinely connects with others. Why? Your career success depends on other people, and we do business with people we relate to, identify with, and trust.

Join this interactive webinar, led by Christine Brown-Quinn (SLL'82), to focus on how to tell your story in a powerful, professional, and personal way while you discover:

• The science behind storytelling and why it’s so effective in promoting your career

• The clincher in any persuasive introduction

• Three essential elements to energizing your personal story

• The secret to captivating any audience when sharing your story

• Five top tips used by all great storytellers

CHRISTINE BROWN-QUINN (SLL'82) is founder & owner of The Female Capitalist®, an international career consultancy based in the UK designed to share with professional women globally, practical, hands-on business strategies for career progression and work-life balance. A former Managing Director in International Finance, Christine is well versed in what it takes to forge a thriving career in highly pressurized, alpha environments. She is also an Amazon #1Best Selling Author (Step Aside Super Woman & Unlock Your Career Success). Christine has an undergraduate degree in foreign languages from Georgetown University and an MBA in International Business from The George Washington University, where she currently serves as President of the GW Alumni Association & a member of GW’s School of Business Dean's Board of Advisors.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Oct
25
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Oct
18
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Oct
11
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Oct
4
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Virtual Huddle in Conversation with Annie Wang (C'16)
Sep
27
6:30 PM18:30

Virtual Huddle in Conversation with Annie Wang (C'16)

Join Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs for a virtual huddle featuring a short conversation with a fellow hoyapreneur and an opportunity for breakout conversations and networking.

Annie (C'16) is an experienced food tech marketer and current founder and resident herbivore at Annie's T Cakes. As a vegetarian for almost a decade, Annie has struggled to find the foods she ate with her family growing up, and started Annie's T Cakes as a solution to that need for herself and others. With a mission to do good for the planet and its people through food, Annie is also focused on enacting the principle that companies have a responsibility to protect and positively change the planet and communities. Annie is a first generation, Chinese-American based in Oakland, CA.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Sep
20
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Sep
13
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Aug
30
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Aug
23
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Aug
16
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Aug
9
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Aug
2
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Jul
26
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Jul
19
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Jul
12
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse
Jul
5
5:30 PM17:30

Mondays with GEA on Clubhouse

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. EDT the GEA Clubhouse group gets together to talk through startup challenges, network, and occasionally hear from various speakers--you never know who will stop by to say hi!

Clubhouse is a new type of social network based on voice--where people around the world come together to talk, listen, and learn from each other in real-time.

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Virtual Huddle in Conversation with Courtney Carlsson (C'08)
Feb
4
5:00 PM17:00

Virtual Huddle in Conversation with Courtney Carlsson (C'08)

Join Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs for a virtual huddle featuring a short conversation with a fellow hoyapreneur and an opportunity for breakout conversations and networking. Courtney Carlsson (C'08), founder and CEO of Paradym will share how she started her company and what it has been like building a mental health app during a global pandemic.

Courtney Carlsson (C'08)
Founder & CEO, Paradym
2019 GEA Excellence Awardee
Courtney is a life/business coach and the founder and CEO of Paradym, the world’s first emotional identity app on a mission to help people get to know themselves better. It’s an end-to-end emotional wellbeing ecosystem rooted in science, featuring workshops with experts.

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