Posts by Kelly Burch

The Class of 2021 faced unprecedented challenges and are entering a world in need of solutions, speakers said. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year, the prospect of an in-person commencement, let alone one without masks, seemed far-flung. But thanks to breakneck innovation in the vaccine space, Dartmouth’s class of 2021 was able to…

Like the Magnuson Center, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society takes a collaborative approach to innovation. Here’s what you should know about the Magnuson Center’s soon-to-be neighbor. One of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs and the world at large is the climate crisis. Rapid innovation and transformation of our society’s reliance…

Middle age can be the perfect time to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. When you picture a founder, does your mind immediately go to the Silicon Valley stereotype of a young man? Many of the best-known industry disruptors fall into that category, but the truth is that the most successful entrepreneurs are often older. While young standouts…

Even during the pandemic, the Magnuson Center has been expanding its offerings. The past year has been a busy one at the Magnuson Center. Not only have we been adjusting existing programming to be delivered safely during the pandemic. We’ve also been expanding, bringing in new programming that students, alums and staff have asked for…

The summer is the perfect time to bring your endeavor to the next level. After a cold and rainy Memorial Day Weekend, it finally feels like summer in the Upper Valley. Whether you’re on campus in Hanover or connected with the Dartmouth community from afar, you’re probably ready for some sunshine and down time. While…

Bringing people together across disciplines and experiences leads to new ways of thinking. During a recent Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Forum Fireside Chat, Laura Rippy, managing partner of Green D Ventures, talked about what can make a start-up stand out. A lot of it comes down to the composition of the team.  “You’re stronger by having different…

Green D Ventures is strengthening access to venture capital for both investors and entrepreneurs in the Dartmouth community. For the average person, the world of venture capital can seem opaque. Founders know that they often need to catch the eye of VCs in order to push their early-stage or growth-stage start-up along. People with an…

Three of the teams received financial awards, but all 17 learned from the accelerator experience. The inaugural session of the Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer, a partnership between the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, has concluded. Three out of the 17 participating teams received monetary awards, and all of them…

Bone Health Technologies could improve the quality of life for elderly people around the world. Elderly men and women around the world could have stronger bones — and therefore a higher quality of life — if the winner of the Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Forum Pitch Competition has its intended impact on the healthcare industry.  Bone Health…