Many of our students have amazing business ideas and long to own their own company. Some students enjoy the fast-paced, innovative nature at working at a startup, either small or big. Working at a startup is a great way to get a front row seat to Entrepreneurship and for individuals that like to wear many hats. Check out the resources below for students interested in Entrepreneurship or getting experience at a startup company.
Relevant Resources:
- BuiltIn.com: Online community for National Startups and Tech Companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events in the National tech scene.
- St. Louis Inno Startup Directory: A list of St. Louis founded startups to use as students search for potential internships or networking opportunities in the local community.
Relevant WashU Clubs & Organizations
- Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The Home of WashU Entrepreneurship hosting programs and events to support WashU Entrepreneurs. The Skandalaris Center hosts courses, IdeaBounce, the St. Louis Entrepreneurial fellowship, Student Entrepreneurial Program and much more.
- WashU Venture Network General Body: The goal of this organization is to create an inclusive place where students who have an interest in Venture Capital can learn and grow their interest in the field regardless of prior experience.
- Xccelerate works to connect their members with the St. Louis entrepreneurial community and promote entrepreneurial thinking and skills among the WashU Community.
- Epsilon Nu Tau is the nation’s first co-ed professional entrepreneurship fraternity and the Sigma Chapter at WashU was founded in 2018.
- MoneyThink educates St. Louis middle and high school students about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, allowing them to better understand the world at large and manage their finances.
- TAMID exists to develop the professional skills of undergraduate students through hands-on interactions with the Israeli economy and start-ups.
St. Louis Startup Ecosystem
- Greater St. Louis Inc.: Promoting and Fueling Greater St. Louis Startup Growth and Competitiveness
- STL MADE: Bringing Together Business & Civic Leaders to Create Jobs
- St. Louis Inno: A list of St. Louis founded startups to use as students search for potential internships or networking opportunities in the local community.