Skandalaris Center

On March 2, 2021, the Skandalaris Center partnered with University Advancement and Andi and Andrew Simon, founders of the Simon Initiative, to present a panel of groundbreaking WashU alumnae in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event began with Andrew

As entrepreneurs, the curiosity of why Black-led ventures receive less capital to start their businesses should pry our creative minds in developing innovative ideas to solve this plague that affects our nation. Capital is a crucial aspect for all ventures;

On February 11, 2021, the Skandalaris Center hosted a Women in STEM Skandalaris Startup Webinar featuring accomplished panelists and breakout room hosts representing the St. Louis and WashU STEM and startup communities. Moderated by Skandalaris Center staff member Sydney Everett,

A well-deserved congratulations to WashU Woman InnovatorRebecca van Bergen. She is included in InStyle magazine’s 50 Women Making the World a Better Place in 2021. Van Bergen is the founder of Nest. The nonprofit organization helps skilled and talented artisans

On February 3, 2021 entrepreneur and Stanford University Lecturer Doug Galen, led a workshop to help students in the St. Louis Entrepreneurial Fellowship and broader WashU community land a job with a startup. Doug has had a handful of careers