# Entrepreneurship and Innovation ![innovation scholar photo](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/assets/images/ameen-fahmy-_gEKtyIbRSM-unsplash.jpg?h=b37ee3db&itok=Y7sL7AWe) Concept to Creation ## Entrepreneurship From Silicon Alley to Silicon Valley, we launch tomorrow’s big thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurial leaders. --- ## Curriculum ### **A Curriculum Customized to Your Goals** You need a curriculum that is relevant to your career goals. We provide the options to get you there. Choose up to three areas of focus from over 25. From there, you can dial in your experience by selecting from a pool of over 200 electives. With a course of study that is as agile and forward-thinking as you, you will develop a well-rounded understanding of entrepreneurship and related functions, including venture capital, private equity, social entrepreneurship, and small business. ### Related Specializations: [Brand Management](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/brand-management) Prepares students for careers in product management, brand management, marketing management, and consulting. [Digital Marketing](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/digital-marketing) Provides students with the strategic and analytical skills to guide organizations in a digital world that is overflowing with data on customers, products, and interactions. [Entrepreneurship and Innovation](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/entrepreneurship-and-innovation) Prepares entrepreneurially-minded students with a valuable understanding of what it is like to work in venture capital, private equity, social entrepreneurship, and small businesses. [FinTech](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/fintech) FinTech covers technology-enabled business model innovation in the financial sector. Such innovation can disrupt existing industry structures and blur industry boundaries, facilitate strategic disintermediation, revolutionize how firms create and deliver products and services, provide new gateways for entrepreneurship, and seed opportunities for inclusive growth. [Law and Business](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/law-and-business) Prepares students and practitioners to pursue high-level careers at the intersection of law and business. [Strategy](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations/strategy) Management and consulting require resourcefulness, a faculty for learning, and advanced strategic thinking. A specialization in Strategy provides a necessary foundation for tomorrow’s business leaders. ### Related Coursework: - Applications in Entrepreneurial Finance: FinTech - Brand Strategy - Foundations of Entrepreneurship - Law & Business of Social Enterprise - Managing Growing Companies - Marketing for Entrepreneurs - Social Problem-Based Entrepreneurship - Managing Family Businesses and Privately Held Firms - Business Start-Up Practicum - Family Business [Visit our course index to read course descriptions](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/course-index) ## Career ### **Your Career Accelerator** Whether you are launching a new enterprise, taking over the family business, or investing in start-up ventures, the Careers Team serves as a launchpad for your individual career goals. **Launching Your Venture** The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, our very own entrepreneurial hub, helps students to launch and lead high-growth companies by providing extensive mentorship and guidance, cutting-edge research and high-profile new venture competitions. Sponsored by the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, the NYU Stern [Entrepreneurs Challenge](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers/berkley-center-for-entrepreneurship) is comprised of three competitions, with winners sharing $225,000 in seed funding plus pro bono startup services: - New Venture Competition - winners receive up to $75,000 - Healthcare Venture Competition- winners receive up to $75,000 - Digital Technology Venture Competition - winners receive up to $75,000 The prize money from the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge is made possible by the generous support of the Rennert Family Foundation, Mr. Ira Rennert (MBA ‘56) and Mr. Ari Rennert (BS ‘01). ### Selected Businesses and Social Enterprises Started by Stern Alumni: - [Alala](http://alalastyle.com/) (Denise Lee, MBA '10) - [The Black Tux](https://theblacktux.com/) (Patrick Coyne, MBA '10) - [Block Six Analytics, acquired by Excel Sports Management](https://www.excelsm.com/) (Adam Grossman, MBA '10) - [Big Bad Boo](http://www.bigbadboo.ca/) (Shabnam Rezaei, MBA ’01) - [Butter Beans](http://butterbeanskitchen.com/) (Belinda Di Giambattista, MBA '05) - [Cosi](http://www.getcosi.com/) (Andy Stenzler, MBA '84) - [MAAT Active](https://maatactive.com) (Beth Godfrey, MBA ‘04) - [Brooklyn Delhi](https://brooklyndelhi.com) (Chitra Agrawal, MBA ‘07) - [DEFI Snacks](https://www.defi-snacks.com/?shpxid=f3557a59-1214-467a-b2c6-50a93b20a899) (Tatyana Jones, MBA ‘15) - [TALEA Beer Co](https://www.taleabeer.com) (Tara Hankinson, MBA ‘15) - [Doonya](http://www.doonya.com/) (Priya Pandya, MBA '09) - [JUARA](http://www.juaraskincare.com/) (Metta Murdaya, MBA '02, Yoshiko Roth, MBA '02) - [Beyond Good by Madecasse](http://www.madecasse.com/) (Brian McCollum, MBA '07) - [Mott & Bow](http://www.mottandbow.com/) (Alejandro Chahin, MBA '13) - [Seamless](https://www.seamless.com/) (Jason Finger, JD/MBA '99) - [TransPerfect](http://www.transperfect.com/) (Liz Elting, MBA '92, Phil Shawe, MBA '93) - [Toast](https://wetoast.com) (Punit Seth, MBA ‘10) - [Mary Taylor Wine](https://mt.wine) (Mary Taylor, MBA ‘17) - [Malai Ice Cream](https://www.malai.co) (Pooja Bavishi, MBA ‘15) - [OOSO Sparkling Tea](https://drinkooso.com) (Oliver Spring, MBA ‘24) [Learn more about Entrepreneurship and Innovation careers](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/career) ## Faculty Spotlight ![Headshot of Arun Sundararajan](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/smiling-red%20%282%29.jpg?h=deaec4b9&itok=4X5AZM-c) ### Arun Sundararajan Harold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship, Arun Sundararajan, explains the fundamental transition in trust and power that is under way, unravels the paradox of digital trust in the face of a perceived trust crisis and calls on us to embed the right values into AI and platforms. [Watch The Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oWsWpbNjwU&list=PLaJhzLlJqWedihWKPGxShjKza9ejXPuJ0&index=4&t=0s) --- ## Alumni Voice ![Passion Into Purpose: Tara Hankinson](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/2025-08/untitled_design.png.webp?itok=piXyVom5) ### Tara Hankinson, MBA 2015 Tara used her MBA from NYU Stern to found and develop Talea Beer Co. one of the only women-run craft breweries in New York City. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToHExowaDYU) --- ## Student Blog ![julia_kingsley headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/2025-09/julia_kingsley_3.png.webp?itok=v9O8Okb4) ### Julia Kingsley, MBA 2026 "New York is also one of the best places to launch a platform like ours given our core financial services, research and online retail focus; so many of our potential customers are here. Plus, the ambition, urgency, and energy push you to move faster and think bigger." [Read More](https://wp.nyu.edu/stern_full_time_mba/2025/06/24/companies-to-watch-sternie-startup-you-need-to-know/) --- ## Community and Clubs ![Entrepreneurship and Startup Association ](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-02/Entrepreneurship%20and%20Startup%20Association%20%28ESA%29.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=kdkaDTJo) ### Stern Entrepreneurship and Startup Association (ESA) ESA helps students, alumni and affiliated entrepreneurs achieve entrepreneurial success and career goals. [Learn More](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyusternesa/) --- ![SISA Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-04/sisa_logo.png?h=85c62fcc&itok=fbnBC-qB) ### Social Impact and Sustainability Association The mission of SISA is to propel the next generation of socially responsible business leaders through education, inspiration and conversation. [Learn More](https://nyustern.campusgroups.com/sisa/home/) --- ![Stern Technology Association ](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-02/Stern%20Technology%20Association%20%28STA%29_0.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=nXzEDpTh) ### The Stern Technology Association STA provides networking and career-building opportunities for MBA students interested in pursuing careers with technology companies - from mature tech to early stage startups. [Learn More](https://www.nyusterntech.com/) --- ![Students and faculty celebrate $300,000 awarded from the NYU Stern Berkley Innovation Labs to young entrepreneurs](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/UC-Image-FullWidth-2505x1326-Berkley300kChallenge.jpg?h=77b85495&itok=gQfJihkU) ### W.R. Berkley Innovation Labs Berkley Innovation Labs support entrepreneurs at all stages of their venture, helping students launch and lead high-growth companies. [Learn More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers/berkley-center-entrepreneurship) --- ![](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/langone%20lab.jpg?h=0fd63523&itok=KHzqfmdB) ### Leslie eLab The Mark and Debra Leslie Entrepreneurs Lab is a facility where aspiring NYU entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate and develop their ideas. [Learn More](http://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/leslie-elab/) --- ## Experiential Learning Developing Solutions, Driving Impact [ ![Four students standing next to each other at an outside plaza in San Francisco](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/assets/images/SVF-Teams.jpg?h=4ecf8430&itok=kEkmzjCq) ](https://www.sternventurefellows.com/) [## Stern Venture Fellows Program ](https://www.sternventurefellows.com/)Build your own venture immediately after completing your degree. Awarded fellows spend 10 weeks on both coasts developing their ideas and receive a $10,000 stipend, a prototyping fee, workspace, mentorship and group workshops. [Learn More](https://www.sternventurefellows.com/) [ ![dense lights ](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/assets/images/nyc%20dense%20lights.jpg?h=9b579145&itok=s6zdqz8-) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/experiential-learning/experiential-learning-opportunities/tech-and-city) [## Tech and the City ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/experiential-learning/experiential-learning-opportunities/tech-and-city)Students learn about digital entrepreneurship through the lens of successful early-stage technology companies. Student work with different startups from the investment portfolios of Union Square Ventures and other leading tech-focused venture capital firms throughout their semester. [Learn More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/experiential-learning/experiential-learning-opportunities/tech-and-city) [ ![Endless Frontier Labs logo](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/assets/images/EFL%20logo%20dark.jpg?h=b044a8f9&itok=nogxFLfR) ](https://endlessfrontierlabs.com/) [## Endless Frontier Lab ](https://endlessfrontierlabs.com/)The Endless Frontier Lab is a seed-stage program for massively scalable, science-based companies. The program employs an objectives-based mentoring process with the goal of maximizing equity-value creation. [Learn More](https://endlessfrontierlabs.com/) [Apply ](https://admissions.stern.nyu.edu/apply/?sr=e7600c7b-ae10-41d5-80c2-cb4b44884799) [Request Info](https://admissions.stern.nyu.edu/register/mba_rfi?utm_source=stern-home&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ftmba-all-prospects&utm_content=general-website-rfi) [Meet NYU Stern](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/meet-with-us)