Entrepreneurship

In a University Lecture scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, Dean Glenn Hubbard will discuss how the MBA has contributed to the growth of American business and to entrepreneurial capitalism worldwide.

A company cofounded by Jordan Tongalson '06 won first place at the 2006 Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), the first competition in the world to reward business plans that demonstrate both financial and social returns.

Sandy Eapen '07 receives feedback from student judges and entrants.

The Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurial Initiative Fund, now in its ninth year of supporting student ventures, recently announced seed capital investments totaling $250,000 in four student ventures.

Andrea Wenner '05 starts nonprofit to address the lack of playground facilities at New York City's elementary schools.

Venture's strategy to minimize patient non-compliance impresses judges with its potential for financial sustainability and social impact. By Bethany Hale '06 and Mollie Kinnamon at the Lang Center.

By Zeina Talje '05, Bottom Line.

Columbia Business School's Research Initiative on Social Entrepreneurship (RISE) Program, Investors' Circle, and the Social Venture Network have partnered to conduct the first national survey of for-profit social ventures, which are defined as businesses that seek to create positive social and environmental impact through financially successful businesses.

The winners of the Global Social Venture Competition were announced at London Business School at the final round on April 15?16. Columbia Business School has been a partner in this competition since 2001.

By Ben Powell '05, Bottom Line.