The center has a broad and all-encompassing definition of entrepreneurship. Whether a student wishes to found a company; acquire, operate, and grow an existing business (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition or ETA); join an emerging company, or join a high-growth, venture-backed company, they are part of our entrepreneurial ecosystem at Tuck. We also welcome those who are entrepreneurially curious: students who would like some exposure to entrepreneurship but may choose a different career path after Tuck. Some of them have aspirations to take the leap into entrepreneurship later in their career. Some aspire to drive innovation within a larger company. We are here to support students on their individual entrepreneurial paths.

For the founders, those who want to start a business, the center has created the Venture Learning Lab. In weekly sessions, teams of entrepreneurs work with each other to transform their business ideas into actual businesses. Along the way, they receive expert guidance from guest subject matter experts who offer advice on topics such as corporate law, intellectual property, and go-to-market strategies. Students have access to a robust community of mentors and access to direct advisor support.

The center also creates opportunities for builders, students who want to help an early-stage company grow. One example is the Early-Stage Project Exchange. This program helps connect nascent Dartmouth-affiliated companies with Tuck students interested in contributing their skills and gaining startup experience while working on a specific business-need project.

In addition to these opportunities, the center hosts a variety of events that welcome entrepreneurs, including Tuck alumni, for workshops and talks. Students sign up for these events via Tuck Connect, the school's intranet site. Announcements regarding these events are also shared through the center’s monthly newsletters, Sharepoint site, and its Slack workspace.

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