Are you building a startup but unsure where to start with the numbers? This Financials 101 workshop will introduce entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of startup finance in a practical, easy-to-understand way. Learn how to read key financial statements, understand revenue and expenses, calculate burn rate and runway, and get familiar with essential financial concepts every…

Celebrate Parent & Family Weekend with ice cream, entrepreneurship and some of the exciting ideas taking shape at WashU! Stop by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship to meet student founders, explore innovative ventures and learn how WashU students are turning their ideas into action. Enjoy ice cream while connecting with students and…

What gives a founder—and a new venture—the footing to succeed? At Olin, we believe it starts with falling in love with a problem. It takes the ambition to imagine what could be different, the business fundamentals to build a viable path forward, and the right connections to test, strengthen and grow an idea. Join Professor…

Learn how to communicate your venture with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this hands-on workshop, founders will learn how to build and deliver a compelling pitch that captures attention, clearly explains the problem and solution, identifies the target customer, communicates the venture’s value proposition, and demonstrates why the opportunity matters. Participants will explore the key…

Join the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, November 18, at Crowder Courtyard as we celebrate the winners of the Fall 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC)! Following a competitive final round, 16 student-led ventures will have competed for up to $25,000 in non-dilutive funding to support their entrepreneurial journeys. Enjoy an evening…