Entrepreneurship Institute News

Entrepreneurial Action for Sustainable Impact: JCU Enactus Launch Event October 17

Entrepreneurial Action for Sustainable Impact: JCU Enactus Launch Event October 17

John Cabot University is proud to announce a partnership with Enactus, a global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development among university students.

Italy Starts 2024 Announces Winning Teams

Italy Starts 2024 Announces Winning Teams

On June 27, Italy Starts 2024 selected the best final presentations of an entrepreneurial idea to resolve a perceived challenge to the environment.

A Business Mindset: Alumna Francesca Passudetti

A Business Mindset: Alumna Francesca Passudetti

Alumna Francesca Passudetti graduated from JCU in 2014, with a B.A. in International Business and a minor in International Affairs.

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition.

IFE Announces Winners of Spring 2024 Elevator Pitch Competition

IFE Announces Winners of Spring 2024 Elevator Pitch Competition

The JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the Spring 2024 edition of the Elevator Pitch Competition.

Bridging Language Barriers with Heero: A Leap in AI-Assisted Language Learning

Bridging Language Barriers with Heero: A Leap in AI-Assisted Language Learning

On March 18, 2024, the Frank J. Guarini School of Business and the Institute for Entrepreneurship presented “Language Learning and AI,” a lecture by Domenico Crescenzo, CEO of Screevo.ai.

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes Founders of Vision Studio

Professor Riccardo Maiolini Welcomes Founders of Vision Studio

On November 6, Professor Riccardo Maiolini welcomed the founders of Vision Studio to his Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class.

Positive Influence: Book Presentation by Hsieh & Kong

Positive Influence: Book Presentation by Hsieh & Kong

The Frank J. Guarini School of Business and the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed authors Tsun-Yan Hsieh and Huijin Kong for a presentation of their new book "Positive Influence: The First and Last Mile of Leadership."

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

On October 16, Lorenzo Di Ciaccio and Luca Mongelli, co-founders of the startup Ridaje, were guests in Professor Versari's Social Entrepreneurship course.

Developing Strategies for Global Corporations: Alfredo Cuzzupoli

Developing Strategies for Global Corporations: Alfredo Cuzzupoli

On October 13, 2023, senior manager at EY Alfredo Cuzzupoli delivered a talk that focused on consumer centricity, digital transformation and sustainability strategies for large organizations.

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Fall 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online and announced the winners.

Unpacking the Truths of Entrepreneurship: Lessons by Jonathan Aberman

Unpacking the Truths of Entrepreneurship: Lessons by Jonathan Aberman

On September 20, John Cabot University hosted Jonathan Aberman, Partner at Ruxton Ventures, in the context of Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino’s International Entrepreneurship course.

Italy Starts 2023 Announces Winning Team

Italy Starts 2023 Announces Winning Team

On June 21, Italy Starts 2023 selected the best Final Presentation of an entrepreneurial idea to resolve a perceived challenge to the environment.

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. The videos of the finalists, previously selected by an academic jury, were posted on Facebook and submitted to the popular vote, generating thousands of engagements in the JCU extended community.  

Business Society Travels to Frankfurt, “Finance Capital of Europe”

Business Society Travels to Frankfurt, “Finance Capital of Europe”

On February 29th members of the Business Society traveled to Frankfurt to tour Bundesbank Money Museum the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Innovation: Alumnus Filippo Pavone on Adopting AI at Scale

Professor Silvia Pulino welcomed alumnus Filippo Pavone to her Early Entrepreneurship class on March 9, 2023. Filippo graduated from JCU in 2016 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing.

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

On November 29, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the second edition of the Triggering Change competition. Triggering Change is a two-tiered event that culminates in a two-minute video where participants pitch their ideas, proposing a solution to a specific environmental problem.

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. Each winner will receive a €100 voucher.

Professor Riccardo Maiolini on Meta-organization Rejuvenation

Professor Riccardo Maiolini on Meta-organization Rejuvenation

Professor Riccardo Maiolini was invited to a conference held by the University of Ferrara called “Cooperative Enterprises Facing the New Socio-economic Environment.”

Persistence is Key: Student Entrepreneur Paolo Biondo

Persistence is Key: Student Entrepreneur Paolo Biondo

Paolo Biondo is a student from Mazara del Vallo, a small town in Sicily, and he is majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurship. In 2021, Paolo cofounded Ticketoo, a secondary ticket marketplace.