ABOUT US

Helping Dartmouth entrepreneurs thrive

OUR MISSION

We support the Dartmouth community on the path to entrepreneurship with co-curricular education and experiences, startup funding resources, and networking opportunities.

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OUR STRATEGY

We bridge innovation across campus.

The Dartmouth entrepreneurial community is stronger together. By streamlining diverse resources and building community, we’re able to:

  • Foster innovation on campus and beyond by attracting more entrepreneurial-minded students and faculty to Dartmouth.

  • Launch successful businesses by supporting Dartmouth entrepreneurs, be they students, staff, or alumni.

  • Solve complex global challenges by strengthening innovative and entrepreneurial thinking on a local and global level.

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OUR STORY

Supported by alumni

The Magnuson Center was established in 2018 through a generous gift from Allison and Rick Magnuson ’79.

In addition to the Magnusons’ gift, the center has received 26 gifts of $1 million from a group of alumni leaders in technology, venture capital, and private equity—creating the Dartmouth Founders Circle.

Today, the Magnuson Center serves as a hub, aggregating resources, advice, and networking opportunities. It spans several physical locations on campus, with Magnuson Central located in the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center in the west end of campus.

WHO WE SERVE

We support Dartmouth students, faculty, alumni, and staff.

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Students

Supporting student founders is at the core of our work. We believe creating hands-on opportunities to learn about entrepreneurship is critical for nurturing the next generation of global problem solvers.

Student founders who have a solid business idea can work with the Magnuson Center team to utilize an array of start-up support programs including grants, office hours, and accelerators.

Students with the seed of an idea can help develop their endeavor through pitch workshops, business planning resources, and mentorship opportunities.

Even if you only have an abstract interest in entrepreneurship, the Magnuson Center is here for you with programs and events to help you explore.

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Faculty

You’re an expert in your academic field of study; we’re here to supplement your knowledge with our expertise in entrepreneurship.

The world can benefit from some of the great innovation that comes from Dartmouth faculty, and we’re here to help make that happen. Dartmouth faculty can utilize all Magnuson Center resources, including access to skilled interns from the Tuck School of Business to help move your endeavor along.

Dartmouth College and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth bring together some of the brightest minds in the world. We help you bring your research from the lab, to the marketplace, through our partnership with the Technology Transfer Office.

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Alumni

The Magnuson Center aims to leverage Dartmouth’s alumni network to strengthen our entrepreneurial community.

Join the Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Network (DEN) to particiapte in variety of events we host for alumni, from fireside chats to roundtable conversations all across the country.

Alumni with a start-up idea can participate in the Magnuson Center’s office hours, where we’ll share our expertise on launching a business. We also help alumni connect with venture capital and grant funding.

If you are an established alumnus looking to invest in Dartmouth entrepreneurs, the Magnuson Center has multiple means of connecting you with start-ups through our Dartmouth Angels program.

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Staff

We value the contributions of Dartmouth staff members and are committed to supporting their entrepreneurial endeavors. Staff with innovative ideas can access the full range of Magnuson resources, including workshops, office hours, and mentorship opportunities.

We also collaborate with staff members to bring their unique skills and perspectives into our programs, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across campus. Whether you’re seeking to develop a business idea, share your expertise, or contribute to Dartmouth’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Magnuson Center is here to support and empower you.