A running joke amongst millennials is the excessive amount of experience you need to be qualified for an entry level position. It makes it frustrating for someone about to graduate college, who spent the last four years thinking they were preparing themselves for the real world, only to find out that it wasnt enough to land a job. Thats why we believe in giving students the opportunity to create hands on career experiences for themselves. This past summer, we placed 35 outstanding CCNY student interns at innovative companies throughout the city. They said NO to fetching coffee… Read More »
“The future is already here, it's just not very evenly distributed.” Minerva Tantoco opened last week's “Women Investing in Women” Panel with this William Gibson quote, reminding us of the gender gap that still exists within entrepreneurship and investing. A gap that in 2016 is rather maddening. According to Entrepreneur magazine, women entrepreneurs control 30 percent of all small business and are responsible for $1.4 trillion in sales. However, female founders receive only 7 percent of available venture capital. For black women-led startups, these statistics are even… Read More »
City College is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. Likewise, our zahntrepreneurs are especially unique because of their diverse experiences. One such entrepreneur is Aashna Shah, founder of Gleam. Since struggling with depression in high school, Shah channeled her energy into a mission to help others live with mental illnesses. Recently, Shah was awarded with a prestigious grant for Gleam from Education for Fair Consideration (E4FC)s Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs. According to Shah, Undocumented, or €˜DACAmented, students are not often eligible for a… Read More »
Hey CCNY, we want to hear your BIG IDEAS, so submit them into our competition before it's too late (deadline is 11/13!). What are you waiting for?Plus, we just made it easier than ever to apply,You no longer need a complete team to apply! We realized that the application was asking you to write wayyyy too much–so we shortened the questions 🙂If that doesn't convince you, maybe these 7 other reasons will: 1. You can win up to $50,000. Seriously.2. If ya wanna find team members, we've got your back… just look up “Zahn Center Networking” on facebook!3. You can get independent… Read More »
In September, we kicked off the Maker Olympics, a series of workshops designed to give you the tools needed to create physical products. The Maker Olympics included tons of fun activities ranging from CAD Design, 3D Printing, Soldering, and more. Unfortunately, the Maker Olympics is coming to a close and while were sad to see it go, we have something super exciting to wrap it up.Drum roll please….the Maker Olympics will conclude in an awesome 48-hour Hackathon this weekend! Starting at 9am this Saturday, November 5th, participants will be able to enjoy mini-workshops as well as… Read More »
Do you want to create an app? Or build a physical product? What about making the world a better place? Got any ideas that will improve New York City? If youve got a big idea, we want you to submit it to this years startup competition. With our help you can turn your wild dreams into reality!The application period is quickly coming to a close though so make sure you join us for our very last information session. Come learn more about the Zahn Center, our programs, and how to apply to the competition! Finding a team may seem difficult, so use this as an opportunity to network with… Read More »
Last Thursday and Friday, October 20th-21st, we hosted a sold out Fintech Hackathon sponsored by RBC Capital Markets. Over 50 computer science and economics/business students participated in the 24-hr hackathon where they used technology to solve problems in the finance industry. Students were presented with three challenges from RBC Capital Markets. Over the course of 24 hours, students split into 12 teams and explored one of these challenges with varying levels of difficulty. At the end of 24 hours–and an all-nighter–teams presented their ideas for the chance to win a total of… Read More »
Were thrilled to announce that four City College students have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford Universitys d.school. This global program trains student leaders to create new opportunities for their peers to engage with innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and creativity. The Zahn Center nominated the candidates over the summer, and after 6 weeks of rigorous training, last week the following students earned their fellowship: Chelsi Ampawa, a senior; Kurt Dawiec, sophomore on his way to a major in physics; and Mahmoud Khedr and Rayna Penn, sophomore… Read More »
Got a little time on October 26th? Looking for volunteer hours? Want to help a bunch of Venture Capitalists connect with over 100 startup companies? We've got a deal for you.On October 26, 2016, from 5PM to 8PM, the Zahn Innovation Center and The Hatchery will partner for a Hatch Match event. It will take place in the Great Hall on the campus of the City College of New York.A Hatch Match works like a speed date. A group of investors will come ready to hear 5-minutes pitches from companies with minimally viable products, some… Read More »
As a female founder, sometimes its especially difficult to raise capital. At our panel event on November 2nd, Emily Susskind of Golden Seeds and Minerva Tantoco of Future Perfect Ventures will discuss how leading women VCs are creating a network of female entrepreneurs and investors. The discussion will be moderated by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer.This panel will remove the mystique around raising funds, it will talk about the different rounds, and discuss how to pitch to different investors. You'll also learn how the best VCs find golden opportunities.This… Read More »
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