Entrepreneurs' Society

Do you wonder how you will turn your academic interests into a sustainable, independent career?

Do you have a great idea that could change people's lives?

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate?

If you fit any of these profiles, the Entrepreneurs' Society, a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh, can help you reach your goals. Whether you're a business student, theater arts major or doctor in-the-making, entrepreneurship can propel your career and expand your options throughout life.

The activities of the Entrepreneurs' Society are geared towards undergraduate and graduate students that run or plan to run their own venture, envision working in a growing start-up business or have an interest in new product development in the context of a larger company.

Through a smorgasbord of hands-on, interactive programs, the Entrepreneurs' Society supports student entrepreneurs like you in growing your skills, building your networks and becoming the change-agents you strive to become. We look forward to supporting you as you begin building your future!

Spotlight

  • Mike Lehman profiled for supporting entrepreneurship
    University Times
    Date: 12/04/2008

    The University of Pittsburgh’s University Times printed a feature about the excellent support the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) offers to entrepreneurs. Mike Lehman, director of student services and PantherlabWorks, discussed the services available to researchers and innovators looking to commercialize new products and technologies and to enterprising students throughout the University of Pittsburgh.
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  • Global Entrepreneurship Week a Success
    Date: 11/24/2008

    Students, faculty and young entrepreneurs throughout the region collaborated to make Global Entrepreneurship Week a tremendous experience.
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  • Enterprising Pitt students in Post-Gazette
    Date: 11/21/2008

    Several enterprising Pitt students were featured on the front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for raising a profit in the IEE's $5 Challenge.
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  • Global Entrepreneurship Week coming to Pittsburgh
    Date: 11/17/2008

    At noon on Nov. 17, join enterprising students from Pitt and CMU in the William Pitt Union Ballroom to kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week! Learn about opportunities to live in the Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community, compete in the $5 challenge, and much more!
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