What pushes you to get involved in your community?
👉Seeing real issues up close
👉School/club involvement
👉Personal lived experiences
👉Wanting to build something meaningful

Care about building work that actually helps people? Listen to this episode from our former student: youtu.be/hjIIXHlGxdE

Post-grad life check: What’s one value you refuse to let go of, no matter how wild adulting gets?

BTW, one of our founder alums just dropped gems on staying true to his values in our latest podcast episode. Check it out: youtu.be/07vn-QDibvo

Strange how hard it is to plan something simple with friends these days. Busy schedules, last-minute flakes, group chats going nowhere and yet, those rare meetups always feel so worth it.

One of our founder alums built an app to take the stress out of planning.
Check it out: youtu.be/Z-ZoTLLIhT

Shout out a mentor you’ve had. The one who made you believe a wild idea could work. Or if you’re a mentor, drop what mindset you bring to the table.

If you're in the mood for some real talk about mentorship listen to the C&B season finale, featuring two of our devoted mentors: youtu.be/_qB4C6EG5X0

A 21-Year-Old Visionary Launching TeenSittersNYC – a platform that trains and certifies teen caregivers and matches them with families in need of reliable, trustworthy help.

This is the definition of slay your own way!
🎥 Tap in → youtu.be/JtWtVL0neE4

🎯 MISSION: DEFY THE ODDS
Agent: Your Future Self → Founder

Apply to the CUNY Startups NVA 1 — a free, 10‑week, hands-on startup bootcamp for CUNY students and grads (<1 year)

📍 Operation starts 9/5 @ Baruch

*Selection is rolling, so act fast

Apply here by 8/29: cunystartups.com/accelerator/

Meet founder of IQEQ! India's building a powerhouse for entrepreneurs, public leaders, and impact-driven organizations, offering sharp, values-based counsel where law meets public affairs. She's reshaping how lawyers serve not just clients, but for whole communities.

Tune in: youtu.be/0KI7RiM3F04

Meet Vngle founder, Blake Stoner. He’s powering civic storytelling by training everyday people with smartphones to report real-time, verified local news, from overlooked communities. Think: blockchain-backed, gig‑economy journalism that’s nonpartisan and hyper-local. Listen > youtu.be/Uwj1BC8rYV4

Meet My Anh, founder of BearcatThrift a resale marketplace bringing sustainable fashion to campus. She’s leveling it up with the Gen Z Intern Summer Reset PopUp this August and introducing her new app PoppedUp!
Looking to snag thrift gems or just vibe for the free food?
Tap in→ youtu.be/Kx_FJH3nW48

Marketing your biz as a team of 1? What’s the hardest part rn?
1️⃣Coming up with content ideas
2️⃣Actually reaching people who care
3️⃣Figuring out what’s working
4️⃣Doing it all with zero $$

Amy & Lisandra get it. Curious how they’re turning clicks into loyal customers? 👉 youtu.be/J3aB9inlLvE

Quick poll 👇
What’s been the biggest struggle for you choosing a career?
🔘 No spark or passion
🔘 Pressure from fam or society
🔘 Fear of messing up or regretting it
🔘 Too many interests = brain overload

Drop your stories in the replies… What helped you figure it out (or made it harder)?

We're looking for bold, creative, and driven CUNY undergrad and grad students to help shape the future of student entrepreneurship.

If you (or a friend) are all about innovation, community, and turning ideas into reality, we want YOU to join our Student Advisory Board.
forms.gle/UGKePnAwdJWX...

Be honest...how do you keep track of your bills & subscriptions? (Asking for a friend 👀)

Options:
1) An app does it all 💁‍♀️
2) My trusty spreadsheet 📊
3) Pure vibes and panic 😬
4) Help. Please. 😭

Check out the two CUNY alumni building a bill organizing app, 'Bill Clarity' youtu.be/NPrePjNSqv4

Oops! We've all had those moments, made a mistake (or two...or ten😅) at work or while building something from scratch. What's one mistake you've made in your career or business journey? And how did it turn into a lesson or glow-up?

Enyo Okeoma brings advice and expertise in this interview! Watch 'Where Are They Now' #10 on our YouTube Channel

is this thing on?

Where Are They Now? | Episode 9: Catching up with Zachary & Thomas, CUNY Startups Alums | Entrepreneurship Journey. Watch the full video with the link below
youtu.be/Z3zttGCr-MU?...

We sat down with Shray Arora, a former CUNY Startups Alum for our 'Where Are They Now' series. Watch the full video here on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/aOASv_aJIzQ?...

It's great to see our accelerator programs stand out in this regard. In addition to personalized mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities, our cohort is guided by a facilitator with firsthand experience in the startup world, with valuable connections to investors and seasoned business leaders.