Welcome to NGEN

The NextGen Entrepreneurship Network (NGEN) brings together Ivy League ​and top university entrepreneurial communities into a shared ecosystem.

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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.


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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

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Trailblazers Conference

Workshops

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 N​YC

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,

B​usiness 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.


Our first experience at the Trailblazers Conference was phenomenal Having the opportunity to not only hear about the works of alumni who are on successful tracks but also network with students at similar stages as us was invaluable
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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!

Learn how to join or collaborate with NGEN

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