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The Entrepreneurial Mindset: How a Georgetown MBA Alum Launched an Innovative AI Startup to Support Home Care Facilities

To Andres Brillembourg (MBA’25), entrepreneurship is more than a career – it’s a mindset and skillset applicable to any.…

December 4, 2025

Alumni

The Power of Me: Defining Your Personal Brand

Jennifer Dalton on the importance of personal brand. Spoiler alert: it’s a must. Jennifer Dalton (B’99, EMBA’12) grew up thinking about brand and reputation. Her…

November 28, 2025

Alumni

Six Degrees: Redefining Futures

As the founding partner and president of Avyance – an award-winning women-owned management consulting firm recognized on the Inc 5000 fastest growing list – Tatiana…

November 28, 2025

Alumni

Pitch Deck: Recharging the Motor Market

Rory Brogan (MBA’22) arrived at Georgetown McDonough determined to learn the language of entrepreneurship. With a background in electrical engineering from SMU, he had long…

November 28, 2025

Alumni

Launch Pad: Addressing the World’s Toughest Problems

How Rhett Smith helps The Engine incubate solutions to the world’s toughest problems. One of Rhett Smith’s (MBA’17) favorite things to do while giving tours of the…

November 28, 2025

Alumni

AI for All: The Promise of AI-Powered Social Change

A pioneer in mission-driven tech, Cheryl Contee explores the promise of AI, the power of diverse founders, and the possibilities of a more sustainable capitalism. Cheryl Contee …

November 28, 2025

In the News

A Student-Built Platform to Match Voter Signatures Wins $30k at Georgetown Pitch Competition

Led by Michael Korvyakov (B’27) and Krish Malik (C’28), The Petition Co. uses AI software to read scanned voting-related documents to expedite the process of validating…

November 13, 2025

Events

Entrepreneurs Compete at ‘Bark Tank’ Pitch Competition for $125,000 in Prizes, AI Ventures Shine

Meet the eight student teams who pitched startup ideas during the fall 2025 Bark Tank competition, including several AI.…

November 6, 2025

In the News

What It Really Takes to Start a Business as a College Student

Georgetown University is making it easier for their students, with a remarkable success rate. The Summer Launch Incubator (SLI) is helping student founders not just survive the…

July 21, 2025

Alumni

Catherine Connelly (B’11) on the Importance of Making Mistakes, Trusting Your Instincts, and Designing an Environment for Success

Before stepping foot on the Hilltop, Catherine Connelly (B’11) was an entrepreneur. Over the course of her career, she has helped scale some of the top social apps in the, …

March 28, 2025