Entrepreneurship & Innovation News and Updates

Our recent TIA Incubator weekend showcased the strength of mentorship, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit at Colgate, with an inspiring keynote from Mandy DiMarzo ’02 and interactive activities focused on go-to-market strategy and preparing for the rapidly-approaching TIA Entrepreneur Showcase.

Alana Conolly ’27, a sophomore from Rochester, N.Y., is on a mission to change the lives of dogs in need worldwide.

TIA Incubator January Weekend brought together Colgate student ventures and alumni mentors for a series of engaging events following winter break.

After developing anorexia nervosa due to digestive issues, Charlotte Prendergast '25 worked on seeking ways to improve her well-being without relying on medications. With that, Trust Beverages was born: an algae-based water crafted to support digestive health and mental well-being.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Our third incubator session of the year focused on the art of team building, featuring hands-on workshops, mentor-led discussions, and dynamic networking.

Nathan Walsh ’28 founded Students Helping Students to help students in Jamaica navigate the U.S. college application process.

This fall, Colgate’s Thought Into Action (TIA) program has empowered student entrepreneurs to refine their ideas, build ventures, and connect with mentors. With the support of 26 alumni mentors, Incubator Weekends helped student entrepreneurs push their ideas forward.

Brazilian professor, theater researcher, and playwright Julian Boal spent a week-long residency at Colgate to foster potential action as a community “to address social inequities of race, ethnicity, and gender.”

First-year student Talia Broder is determined to transform how we tackle nights with insufficient sleep.

Student entrepreneurs and alumni mentors reconvened on campus for a daylong session focused on customer discovery and making forward venture progress.