Pava Center for Entrepreneurship
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The Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship empowers and equips Johns Hopkins students, alumni, and community changemakers to build impactful, sustainable ventures.
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Save the dates for our end-of-semester events! Go to our events page to learn more: bit.ly/PavaCenter-EventsFall25
PwC representatives are at the Pava Center until 5 pm TODAY, 11/11! Stop by to ask questions about accounting best practices, advisory services, or career pathways in consulting!
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
PwC representatives are at the Pava Center until 5 pm TODAY, 11/11! Stop by to ask questions about accounting best practices, advisory services, or career pathways in consulting!
We love seeing our alums shine! Pava Center alum Squid3 Space was featured in a Technical.ly piece by friend of the center, Margaret Roth of Squadra Ventures, highlighting innovation in national security tech. Read the full article at buff.ly/6V0kAo0
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We love seeing our alums shine! Pava Center alum Squid3 Space was featured in a Technical.ly piece by friend of the center, Margaret Roth of Squadra Ventures, highlighting innovation in national security tech. Read the full article at buff.ly/6V0kAo0
Save the dates for our end-of-semester events! Go to our events page to learn more: bit.ly/PavaCenter-EventsFall25
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Save the dates for our end-of-semester events! Go to our events page to learn more: bit.ly/PavaCenter-EventsFall25
Tues., Nov. 25, 12:00 PM on Zoom
Please join us for the webinar: Alumni Customer Discovery 101: How to build something people will buy!
Register: bit.ly/Alumni-Customer-Discovery-101
Please join us for the webinar: Alumni Customer Discovery 101: How to build something people will buy!
Register: bit.ly/Alumni-Customer-Discovery-101
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 25, 12:00 PM on Zoom
Please join us for the webinar: Alumni Customer Discovery 101: How to build something people will buy!
Register: bit.ly/Alumni-Customer-Discovery-101
Please join us for the webinar: Alumni Customer Discovery 101: How to build something people will buy!
Register: bit.ly/Alumni-Customer-Discovery-101
Come to the famous Charles Theater to watch the premiere of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp & the Biotech Revolution on Thur.., Oct. 23, at 7 PM! The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Liz Jaffee, MD, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University. Tickets: bit.ly/screening-oct23
October 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Come to the famous Charles Theater to watch the premiere of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp & the Biotech Revolution on Thur.., Oct. 23, at 7 PM! The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Liz Jaffee, MD, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University. Tickets: bit.ly/screening-oct23
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Venture Strategy Program — a new initiative connecting exceptional business students with brilliant founders. Developed in collaboration between the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship and the Carey Business School.
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Venture Strategy Program — a new initiative connecting exceptional business students with brilliant founders. Developed in collaboration between the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship and the Carey Business School.
Upcoming pro bono office hours!
Check out our pro bono office hours calendar: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
and use our intake form to sign up for a meeting: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
Check out our pro bono office hours calendar: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
and use our intake form to sign up for a meeting: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Upcoming pro bono office hours!
Check out our pro bono office hours calendar: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
and use our intake form to sign up for a meeting: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
Check out our pro bono office hours calendar: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
and use our intake form to sign up for a meeting: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
Fall Break Hours: The Pava Center will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, October 15, and reopen Monday, October 20, at 10 AM. We’ll be closed October 16–19. Regular hours (10 AM–10 PM daily) resume October 20. Need assistance? Email us at PavaCenter@jh.edu.
October 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Fall Break Hours: The Pava Center will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, October 15, and reopen Monday, October 20, at 10 AM. We’ll be closed October 16–19. Regular hours (10 AM–10 PM daily) resume October 20. Need assistance? Email us at PavaCenter@jh.edu.
Twitter: Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities with Dr. Misti Ushio (JHU WSE ’94) — a leader in biotech, startups, and innovation. Join us for an evening of insight, strategy, and inspiration at the Pava Center on Thursday, November 6 at 5:00 PM.
Register: buff.ly/piNtgv2
Register: buff.ly/piNtgv2
October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Twitter: Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities with Dr. Misti Ushio (JHU WSE ’94) — a leader in biotech, startups, and innovation. Join us for an evening of insight, strategy, and inspiration at the Pava Center on Thursday, November 6 at 5:00 PM.
Register: buff.ly/piNtgv2
Register: buff.ly/piNtgv2
162 people. Countless conversations. One unforgettable night.
From finding co-founders to meeting start-up soulmates, the energy in the room was unreal.
If you missed it, don’t worry! Many more events are coming up. Check the link: bit.ly/PavaCenter-E...
From finding co-founders to meeting start-up soulmates, the energy in the room was unreal.
If you missed it, don’t worry! Many more events are coming up. Check the link: bit.ly/PavaCenter-E...
October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
162 people. Countless conversations. One unforgettable night.
From finding co-founders to meeting start-up soulmates, the energy in the room was unreal.
If you missed it, don’t worry! Many more events are coming up. Check the link: bit.ly/PavaCenter-E...
From finding co-founders to meeting start-up soulmates, the energy in the room was unreal.
If you missed it, don’t worry! Many more events are coming up. Check the link: bit.ly/PavaCenter-E...
Last chance to register for Mix & Match Night—tonight, 5–7pm at the Pava Center! Meet startups, find teammates, and connect with reps from Activate + BII/TEDCO. Don’t miss the networking (and local treats!) Register: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Last chance to register for Mix & Match Night—tonight, 5–7pm at the Pava Center! Meet startups, find teammates, and connect with reps from Activate + BII/TEDCO. Don’t miss the networking (and local treats!) Register: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
The SIL accelerator deadline is TOMORROW! Make sure to get your applications in by 11:59 PM tomorrow. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The SIL accelerator deadline is TOMORROW! Make sure to get your applications in by 11:59 PM tomorrow. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
Mix & Match Night is happening next Tuesday, 5-7 pm at the Pava Center! Connect with representatives from the Hult Prize, XPrize, Activate Fellowship, and the Baltimore Innovation Initiative. Learn what each program offers and how you can get involved. bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
October 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Mix & Match Night is happening next Tuesday, 5-7 pm at the Pava Center! Connect with representatives from the Hult Prize, XPrize, Activate Fellowship, and the Baltimore Innovation Initiative. Learn what each program offers and how you can get involved. bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
The SIL accelerator deadline is THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The SIL accelerator deadline is THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
The SIL accelerator deadline is in SIX DAYS! Make sure to get your applications in by October 5th at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The SIL accelerator deadline is in SIX DAYS! Make sure to get your applications in by October 5th at 11:59PM. Apply today! bit.ly/Apply-SIL
Tues., Oct., 7, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm @ Pava Center
Register here: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
Is your venture looking for new talent? Consider having a table at our Mix and Match Night event! Just fill out this short form: bit.ly/MixMatch-Table-Fall25
Register here: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
Is your venture looking for new talent? Consider having a table at our Mix and Match Night event! Just fill out this short form: bit.ly/MixMatch-Table-Fall25
September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Tues., Oct., 7, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm @ Pava Center
Register here: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
Is your venture looking for new talent? Consider having a table at our Mix and Match Night event! Just fill out this short form: bit.ly/MixMatch-Table-Fall25
Register here: bit.ly/Mix_Match_25
Is your venture looking for new talent? Consider having a table at our Mix and Match Night event! Just fill out this short form: bit.ly/MixMatch-Table-Fall25
This just in! The Impact Bootcamp this Saturday will now include fireside chats with special guests, Alicia Wilson and John Brothers, to discuss navigating Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Register today while space lasts: bit.ly/SIL-Impact-Bootcamp-Fall25
September 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This just in! The Impact Bootcamp this Saturday will now include fireside chats with special guests, Alicia Wilson and John Brothers, to discuss navigating Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Register today while space lasts: bit.ly/SIL-Impact-Bootcamp-Fall25
Pro bono office hours are back at the Pava Center! Here are the upcoming office hours for the next two weeks!
Just fill out this short intake form: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Intake
You can check this calendar to see future dates for each mentor: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
Just fill out this short intake form: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Intake
You can check this calendar to see future dates for each mentor: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
September 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Pro bono office hours are back at the Pava Center! Here are the upcoming office hours for the next two weeks!
Just fill out this short intake form: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Intake
You can check this calendar to see future dates for each mentor: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
Just fill out this short intake form: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Intake
You can check this calendar to see future dates for each mentor: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Calendar-Fall25
Just Announced: Social Innovation Lab accelerator application deadline extended to Sun., Oct. 5 at 11:59 pm! Apply today at bit.ly/Apply-SIL
September 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Just Announced: Social Innovation Lab accelerator application deadline extended to Sun., Oct. 5 at 11:59 pm! Apply today at bit.ly/Apply-SIL
Katy, the Technology & Entrepreneurship Librarian, will now be available on Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Fill out the intake form first: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
September 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Katy, the Technology & Entrepreneurship Librarian, will now be available on Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Fill out the intake form first: bit.ly/Pro-Bono-Fall25-Intake
The Fall ’25 Fuel Accelerator launched with 11 new ventures! Alumni joined to share advice, celebrate community, and even a birthday (happy birthday Saardhak of Veina Vascular!).
September 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Fall ’25 Fuel Accelerator launched with 11 new ventures! Alumni joined to share advice, celebrate community, and even a birthday (happy birthday Saardhak of Veina Vascular!).
Tomorrow at HopHacks, the Pava Center is hosting a rapid prototyping workshop using AI with Robert Wray in Hodson 210 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tomorrow at HopHacks, the Pava Center is hosting a rapid prototyping workshop using AI with Robert Wray in Hodson 210 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We are so excited for this weekend from Sept. 12–14! The Pava Center is hosting a special rapid prototyping workshop using AI THIS Saturday, the 13th, at 11 am in Hodson 210 with Robert Wray (founder of Zero to One AI, WBX, and more). More info: hophacks.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are so excited for this weekend from Sept. 12–14! The Pava Center is hosting a special rapid prototyping workshop using AI THIS Saturday, the 13th, at 11 am in Hodson 210 with Robert Wray (founder of Zero to One AI, WBX, and more). More info: hophacks.com
Creativity flowing at the Pava Center with the Design Cornerstone class 💡
September 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Creativity flowing at the Pava Center with the Design Cornerstone class 💡