Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel

2026-11-05 · 16:30:00 · New York

Verizon Executive Education Center, Cornell Tech (2 West Loop Rd)

2 West Loop Road, New York, NY 10044

Held at Cornell Tech in New York, this annual showcase features venture capital discussions, student startup pitches, and an evening networking reception.

Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel

Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel Thursday, November 5 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM ET | Verizon Executive Education Center, Cornell Tech (2 West Loop Road, New York, NY) Experience the best of Cornell entrepreneurship in the Big Apple! Alumni, mentors, and friends of Big Red Ventures, eLab, BioVenture eLab, and Runway Startup Postdoc are invited to the annual NYC networking celebration. Top student startups will pitch their businesses, and Cornell's student-run venture fund will host a venture capital panel. Big Red Ventures Fund Managers will lead a discussion with venture capitalists on what makes a business "venture backable." eLab's newest cohort will pitch their innovative business ideas after a semester of refining their strategies, alongside pitches from the Runway Startup Postdoc Program and BioVenture eLab. Network with entrepreneurs and investors from NYC and beyond while enjoying complimentary food and beverages. This event is open to alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and friends. RSVP to secure your spot. Sustainability: This event is BYOwB (bring your own water bottle) as bottled water will not be provided. Water refill stations are available in the building. Contact: Questions? Contact e-lab@cornell.edu Accessibility: Please contact e-lab@cornell.edu at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs. Agreement: By registering for this event, you acknowledge

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, angel investors, and venture capitalists connected to the Cornell ecosystem will find value here. Founders looking to see how collegiate teams frame their businesses for institutional funding can gain direct insight into investor expectations.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 4:30 PM with a venture panel moderated by Big Red Ventures Fund Managers on what makes a startup venture backable. Starting at 5:30 PM, pitches take the stage from eLab, the Runway Startup Postdoc Program, and BioVenture eLab. The evening concludes with a reception featuring complimentary food and drinks from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees gather from across the Cornell network, including venture capitalists, student founders, alumni, mentors, and partners from Big Red Ventures, BioVenture eLab, and Runway Startup Postdoc.

How to prepare

Bring your own water bottle since single-use bottled water is not provided at the venue. If you plan to connect with investors during the closing reception, review your one-minute explanation of your target market and current traction in advance.

Organizer: Johnson Entrepreneurship Track

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At a glance

Tickets
15 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

  1. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Venture Panel
  2. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Pitches
  3. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Reception

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