SEVEN NEW STUDENT COMPANIES JOIN 49ER FOUNDRY
This fall, the 49er Foundry broadened its mission to engage students across campus who are working on ideas that solve business and social problems. These new student companies are working on ventures ranging from technology to enhance educational experiences to affordable advertising to small companies. The program is free to students and does not require any equity.
The 49er Foundry offers customer discovery startup courses, mentoring services, pitching competitions, panels and guest speakers to provide student companies a solid foundation for their launch and to prepare students to connect with the greater Charlotte entrepreneurial community.
Devin Collins, executive director for Ventureprise, said, “The 49er Foundry serves as a welcoming environment for students working on ideas in technology, education, social good, nonprofits or anything that may one day change the world.”