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This is a community for those interested in all areas of Entrepreneurship & Start-ups to explore news, resources and events from the CDO, SOM Clubs and broader Yale.

  • Entrepreneurship & Start-ups

  • Students interested in entrepreneurship typically aim to launch their own venture at some point in their career, although many accept job offers at established firms for internship or after graduation. Others explore opportunities to wear multiple hats, follow their passion for an industry or product and see the visible impact of their work.

    Sample employers include: Advasys, ARIX Technologies, Brio, Crisp & Crude, Hot Monkey Nuts, Motif Foodworks, ReRent, Thermaband, Triple Bottom Brewing and Wally Health.

Leadership Development Programs (LDP) 101

Leadership Development Programs (or LDPs) are fast-track programs within companies designed to develop participants for future leadership roles. These programs vary significantly from one company to the next, as each organization tailors its program to meet specific needs, including structure, …

By Kennedy Sani
Kennedy Sani Employer Partnerships Manager
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CDO Summer Exploration: Founder/Operator

Questions to consider if you’re approaching a role as a Founder or Operator

Founder / Operator Thinking

They want someone who can build, validate, and iterate quickly.

Customer Discovery & Validation

Your ability to talk to users, test hypotheses, and iterate …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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10 Characteristics of an Entrepreneur That Can Help You Thrive

Ever wonder what makes a good entrepreneur? In today’s dynamic business landscape, the term “entrepreneur” often conjures images of innovative trailblazers disrupting industries and reshaping the future. While these success stories are inspiring, they also prompt a deeper question: What …

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Rethinking Your Product Management Job Search: Stand Out Where Others Aren’t Looking

If your product management (PM) job search feels stagnant, or overly competitive, you’re not alone. The traditional playbook many candidates follow is becoming increasingly crowded, especially in today’s market. But here’s the good news: a small shift in strategy can …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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How to Pitch Yourself to an Employer

When you’re highly interested in a specific company, pitching yourself effectively requires a combination of research, relationship-building, and a compelling narrative that demonstrates your value. Whether you’re aiming for an internship, full-time role, or even a project-based opportunity, here’s a …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Career Resources

Skill Building

Function Primer: Finance

Warren Buffett has some famous financial advice—“Rule number 1: Never lose money. Rule number 2: Never forget rule number 1.”…

Entrepreneurship: Finding and Testing Your Business Idea

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
The prospect of starting your own business from scratch can feel at once exhilarating and overwhelming. Before you launch a…

Become an Entrepreneur Inside a Company

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
There is plenty of opportunity to innovate even in traditional, top-down companies—even in traditionally “noninnovative” roles. Learn how to become…

Getting to Yes: Advice for Female Founders on How to Get Funded

Taught by genConnectU
Join Tracy Chadwell, the founding partner of 1843 Capital, an early-stage, technology venture firm, as she shares what female founders…

Entrepreneurship Foundations

Taught by Kim Kaupe
View Kim’s LinkedIn Newsletter Join Kim Kaupe as she shares the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Kim begins by…

20 Questions to Help You Start a Business

Taught by Dana Robinson
Starting a business can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you find…

Entrepreneurship: Bootstrapping Your Business

Taught by Kim Kaupe
View Kim’s LinkedIn Newsletter Bootstrapping—starting and growing a business without outside funding—allows founders to play by their own rules. Curious…

Cultivate a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Remote Working World

Taught by Ryan Patel
Entrepreneurs don’t wait to adapt to change—they drive it. And with remote work dissolving boundaries right and left, any entrepreneur…

Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions (2023)

Taught by Oz du Soleil
Follow along with Excel MVP Oz du Soleil as he demystifies the many kinds of formulas and functions available in…