Middlebury Entrepreneurs

In this course, students will learn about the entrepreneurial framework and start their own business or non-profit organization, while gaining an appreciation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. While working independently or in groups, students will engage in the process, from ideation to launch, via class discussions, deliverables, and hands-on mentoring from professors, visiting entrepreneurs, and investors. We will focus on building a prototype, testing the intended market or target group, and engaging with potential clients or customers. Students will also meet and connect with innovation leaders and world-renowned companies here in Vermont. Students should be prepared for hands-on work outside of class time. (Approval Required) (Pass/Fail)



Craig Wilson ‘07 is a Venture Partner at Collaborative Fund, a NYC-based fund backing entrepreneurs pushing the world forward. For 10 years, he was the Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He invests in and helps people think about how to invest in Climate. He was the founding CEO of the Climate Collective and co-founded a company called The Crop Project - a regenerative agricultural processing company focused on kelp.