Welcome to NGEN
The NextGen Entrepreneurship Network (NGEN) brings together Ivy League and top university entrepreneurial communities into a shared ecosystem.
universities in our network
About NGEN
The NextGen Entrepreneurship Network (NGEN) is an intercollegiate 501(c)(3) organization.
Our mission is to help the brightest entrepreneurial students build new friendships across universities. Our impact is driven primarily through in-person events.
We are working to become the central force that unites student entrepreneurship efforts nationwide.
About our Trailblazers Conferences
NGEN unlocks the value of in-person student entrepreneurship through our Trailblazers Conferences, starting in New York City. Meet and learn from top entrepreneurs and VCs in tech, innovation, and impact. Network with brilliant students interested in entrepreneurship. Hear about the newest startups from top universities.
Next Conference: October 11th, 2024 | New York City
Our Initiatives
Trailblazers Conference
Summer Virtual Workshop Series
October 11th, 2024 | New York City
Join our virtual workshop events to learn essential skills for startup founders.
Previous Conference Speakers
gARY STEWART
Managing Director,
Techstars NYC
Gary Stewart is the Managing Director of the Techstars New York City Accelerator powered by J.P. Morgan. Gary is a visiting professor of entrepreneurship at Yale Law School and the founder and CEO of FounderTribes.
Tom Gardner
Co-Founder & CEO,
The Motley Fool
Tom Gardner is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Motley Fool, providing investing insights and financial advice to millions of people. He has authored multiple New York Times Best Sellers, including The Motley Fool Investment Guide.
samantha stokes
VC & Startup Reporter,
Business Insider
Samantha Stokes is a VC & Startup reporter at Business Insider, focusing on health tech and mental health tech companies. Previously, she was on Business Insider's finance team, where her work primarily focused on Wall Street.
Featured Start-Up from NGEN
IRF is a fashion technology company designed to turn the industry's overproduction into new profits. IRF’s mission is to eliminate fast fashion by providing solutions designed to deliver sustainability within profitability.
Growth & Upcoming Milestones
Spring 2023
Spring 2024
Summer/Fall 2024
Big Vision
Conference Pilot
Our first Trailblazers Conference.
1-day event in NYC
5 Universities Represented
Network Launch
Incorporate as a 501(c)(3) & official lauch of network.
2-day event in NYC
9 Universities Represented
New Initiatives
Launch of several new collaborative efforts for our network of entrepreneurs.
1-day event in NYC
10+ Universities Represented
NGEN Summer Virtual Workshop Series
Expansion & Growth
Building out our impact and sustainability for the long term.
Multiple Conferences & Events
NGEN Grad School Program
Expand Network of Universities
Founder Retreats
& More!
