Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School

Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is a workshop series, led by industry experts, designed to teach you in-demand startup skills and expose you to essential entrepreneurship topics.

Topics and instructors vary every semester; browse the upcoming topics below and RSVP to any/all that are relevant to you! Whether you’re thinking about pursuing a new startup idea or have already launched, Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is for you.


Workshops are free to all current NYU community members (with active NYU IDs).

Terry Rice leads a workshop at the Leslie eLab.

FAQs

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is required for each workshop. Attendees must check-in at the front desk upon arrival.

Who teaches Startup School?

Each workshop is taught by an industry expert. This includes venture capitalists, startup founders, startup lawyers, digital marketers, accountants, and more!

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites. Simply attend the sessions that are of interest to you – and attend as many as you like!

Where can I see previous sessions of Startup School?

Check out previous recordings of Startup School workshops on our YouTube channel.

Events

Mon, Sep 9
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Visionary Ventures: Terri Burns on Founding ...

Interested in Venture Capital? Want to start your own VC fund one day? Learn the ropes with Type Capital founder Terri Burns!Visionary Ventures: ...

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Tue, Sep 10
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Startup Legal Survival Guide: Outsmarting Co...

Need Startup Legal supprt? Get expert advice on incorporation, founder equity splits and more!Startup Legal Survival Guide: Outsmarting Common Pi...

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Mon, Sep 16
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Legal Blueprint: Top 10 Issues for Startups ...

Planning to raise capital in the future? Learn how to avoid the common hurdles startups face in VC Funding with Fenwick & West.Legal Blueprin...

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Thu, Sep 19
04:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

Is This a Thing? Coming Up With a Brilliant ...

Join Dana Mauriello's workshop to figure out if your idea is the right idea to pursueIs This a Thing? Coming Up With a Brilliant Business IdeaWh...

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Thu, Sep 26
05:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

Immigration 101 for Startups & Founders

Immigrating to the US as an #InternationalStudent or #Founder? Join us for a practical and fun workshop with Wiggin & DanaImmigration 101 for...

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Tue, Oct 1
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Cracking the VC Code: What Investors Really ...

Interested in Venture Capital? Understand what drives investment decisions with Zack Cohen Andreessen Horowitz(known as "a16z")Cracking the VC Co...

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Tue, Oct 15
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Accelerators Unveiled: Are They the Secret t...

Thinking about joining an accelerator for your Startup? Find out whether they are a smart move for ambitious founders.Accelerators Unveiled: Are ...

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Wed, Nov 6
09:00am ‐ 01:00pm

Unlocking Funding Opportunities: SBIR/STTR W...

Supercharge Your #Innovation with SBIR/STTR Grants!Unlocking Funding Opportunities: SBIR/STTR Workshop! 🧐🔬🧬💰Join to learn all about ...

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