SLU Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship

Wishing Lewis Sheats all the best as he begins an exciting new chapter, transitioning from SLU and the CCE to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he will serve as the inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub.

SLU eMentor Speed Networking Night is just one week away. This signature event brings SLU students together with local mentors, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an evening of fast paced conversations and meaningful connections at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business.

Applications for the 2026 SLU New Venture Accelerator are now open. Student founders and recent alumni are invited to apply for the opportunity to accelerate their ventures through mentorship, resources, and hands on programming. Apply for the NVA: loom.ly/fYPx97g

Calling all student creatives and artists. Join SLU, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Millikin University for the third annual SCALE Conference, designed to equip the next generation of artists with the tools to launch and sustain successful entrepreneurial careers!

Kick off Spring 2026 with SLULaunch and start turning your ideas into ventures! No business idea? No problem. You can still join SLULaunch by working on real industry-submitted challenges, collaborating with a team and gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship.

Are you looking to expand your professional network? A local entrepreneur looking to connect with the next generation? We are excited to kick things off with one of our most popular networking events of the year! Click Here to Register: loom.ly/4YGimq8

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the SLULaunch Fall 2025 Final Pitches! We are grateful to our students, mentors, faculty, partners, and community members who helped make the evening such a success!

Highlights from last week’s 2025 Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame ceremony. An inspiring night celebrating the leaders and innovators who define our entrepreneurial community. Photography by Sid Hastings.

What a way to close the year! This week’s Entrepreneurship Trivia Night capped off one of the strongest years yet for the SLU eMentor Program, bringing together students, mentors, alumni, and St. Louis professionals for a night of food, fun, and friendly rivalry.

Proud to honor Don Vitale and George Brill as our 2025 SLU Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees. Their leadership, innovation, and commitment to community reflect the best of SLU entrepreneurship!

Thrilled to honor Luke Thorburg as Young Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year and Caiden Gagliano as Student Entrepreneur of the Year. Two leaders shaping the future of innovation at SLU.

Think you’ve got what it takes to win SLU eMentor Trivia Night? Join us Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the Pere Marquette Gallery for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition! Register now before spots fill up: loom.ly/fa3NrVI

Join us for SLU eMentor Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of entrepreneurship and STL while connecting with fellow students and experienced mentors. Enjoy an evening of learning, networking, and competition with food and appetizers provided! Register: loom.ly/fa3NrVI

What a night at Mini Pitch Night! Students from across disciplines, including business, STEM, our SLULaunch teams, and even alumni, took the stage to deliver 90-second pitches to an audience of mentors and industry professionals Register here: loom.ly/fa3NrVI

Graphics are hard. But signing up to be a Spring 2026 Entrepreneurship Ambassador isn't! If you’re passionate about startups, side hustles, and building something new, this is your chance to get involved! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out: loom.ly/mJoFjbQ

Turn your ideas into ventures with SLULaunch! Through hands-on collaboration, participants learn customer discovery, market research, prototyping, business modeling, and go-to-market strategy while building skills in funding, law, and growth tactics.

Thank you to Attorney Nalini Mahadevan and everyone who joined us for the From Visa to Venture workshop! Nalini shared valuable insights on the legal considerations and opportunities involved in starting a business in the United States as an international student.

Reminder to join us our From Visa to Venture workshop with Attorney Nalini Mahadevan! 🔗 Register here: loom.ly/SED0La0 This event is restricted to current SLU students. Please register using your slu.edu email.

We are excited to announce the upcoming SLU eMentor Mini Pitch Night, where student innovation meets mentor expertise! Register here: loom.ly/HaTgS00

This week we hosted Speed Networking Night! We had an amazing turnout, saw so many new faces, and received fantastic feedback from both students and mentors. We are already looking forward to our next event, Mini Pitch Night on October 26! Register Here: loom.ly/Yr7fSCU