The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurship at Emory
The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Providing exposure and opportunity
We meet students where they are with access points and general exposure for the curious as well as skill development and in-depth learning opportunities for the highly engaged. We serve and support:
Disruptors/Innovators developing an entrepreneurial mindset applicable in organizations of all types; Founders/Growers creating, leading and growing scalable new ventures; and Investors/Connectors managing funds and pooling resources in venture capital formation
Disruptors/Innovators developing an entrepreneurial mindset applicable in organizations of all types; Founders/Growers creating, leading and growing scalable new ventures; and Investors/Connectors managing funds and pooling resources in venture capital formation
2023-24 Impact Report
![2023-24 CEI Impact Report](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_874x492/public/2024-07/Untitled%20design%202_2.jpg.webp?itok=jveLEm6y)
Dear Friends of The Center,
It is with pleasure that we share our impact report for the 2023-24 academic year. This year has witnessed meaningful growth in the breadth and depth of the Center’s programs. In addition to advances in the quality of student offerings, our growing team has been able to align opportunities for the Goizueta community to enhance and expand its reach into the startup and early-stage investment community in Atlanta and beyond.
Student Opportunities
Current Student Fellowship Application
The CEI Fellows Program recognizes Goizueta Business School students who BOTH exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset (whether starting their own business or innovating at a company) AND demonstrate commitment to the Goizueta entrepreneurship initiative. Those selected as Fellows have access to the necessary hands-on education, exposure and experiences to develop their capabilities as life-long entrepreneurs. Both Master's level students and BBAs may apply to become fellows.
Illustrative Program Benefits
- Individual development plan working with Entrepreneurship Faculty advisors
- Career advice and mentorship through staff, faculty and Entrepreneurs in Residence
- Cohort-based events and social activities
- Unique hands-on opportunities to get involved in supporting Center initiatives
- As available, hourly compensation for project work per student employment policies
- A financial stipend per academic year to support participation in an entrepreneurship- or innovation-related activities
- Multiple additional opportunities and benefits exist via the programmatic aspects of the Center
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Team
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Jill Perry-Smith Academic Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Brian Cayce Managing Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Olivia Sedlack Program Coordinator, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Molly McDonald Community Engagement Coordinator, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Emory 2O36: The Future of Entrepreneurship
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Andrea Hershatter
Professor Andrea Hershatter shares her vision for Emory's commitment to the discipline of Entrepreneurship at Goizueta -
Brian Cayce
Managing Director Brian Cayce shares his vision for building student- and community-focused opportunities in the startup and early-stage investment space at Goizueta
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Courses offered
Entrepreneurship-focused classes offered at Goizueta -
Student Led Programs
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Alumni Engaged
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Startup Founder Confidence
Founders with confidence to advance their ventures -
Startups Supported
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Ecosystem Collaborators