Burgess Institute Announces 2023 Momentum Pre-accelerator Summer-Teams by Clare Hampel, Aaryn Richard The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation announces the five Spartan startup teams selected for its third Momentum summer cohort. On May 8, the Burgess Institute will launch 2023’s Momentum cohort, which will run through June 18. The annual six-week pre-accelerator is a competitive program that focuses on emerging startup teams. It provides additional financial and mentorship resources to advance MSU-based student startups and prepare them for more intensive accelerators. Momentum’s 2023 Cohort Out of a competitive applicant pool, these five MSU student startup teams will embark on…

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Burgess Institute Announces Inaugural Vandervarro Scholars Olivia Gargett and Olivia Simone by John Hart, Aaryn Richard The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation proudly announces that Olivia Gargett (’24, Broad College of Business) and Olivia Simone (’23, Broad College of Business) are the inaugural Vandervarro Scholars. Gargett and Simone are founders and CEOs of startups within the Burgess Institute’s Launch Program. They are recognized for their innovative mindset and drive in their entrepreneurial ventures. Established in 2022 by Alexandra Clark (Broad College of Business ‘10) and Kyle Welch (Broad College of Business ‘09), the Vandervarro Scholarship recognizes exemplary student venturers…

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Burgess-Institute-Kicks-off-New-Year-with-2022-2023-Entrepreneurs-in-Residence By: John Hart, Aaryn Richard The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University announces its 2022–2023 cohort of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. Eleven EIRs will be returning to complete their two-year commitment; one accomplished Spartan entrepreneur, Brandon Pollak, will be joining the program’s ranks. Entrepreneurs-in-Residence serve as mentors and coaches, working closely with students participating in the Burgess Institute’s Discovery and Launch venture creation programs. This year’s cohort brings with them expertise, insights, and a network that will fuel student success and assist them in bringing to life go-to-market strategies. The Burgess Institute welcomes new EIR to 2022-2023 Cohort…

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Burgess Institute Welcomes New Role Targeting Alum Entrepreneurship The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation welcomes Sean Fochtman as its new director of alumni venture support. A new role within the institute, Fochtman brings his years of student advising and entrepreneurial experiences to offer startup resources to alums who request assistance in establishing and growing their ventures. Since its inception, the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has provided financial support and mentorship resources to student entrepreneurs at Michigan State University. Through academic programs, funding, and mentor engagement, the Burgess Institute provides opportunities to cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset and inspire…

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Burgess Institute Launches Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program BY AARYN RICHARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Michigan State University welcomes five successful Spartan entrepreneurs into its Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program’s inaugural cohort. Starting this fall, students in the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s globally recognized program can expect to receive even more in-depth, one-to-one mentorship and learning experiences. Open to all majors, students who are part of the institute’s programming explore entrepreneurship as a career path and hone their entrepreneurial mindset. BURGESS INSTITUTE 2020–2021 EIR COHORT • Jasmene Bowdry (B.S. Fashion Merchandising, ’05) is a retail strategist and…

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