Who We Are
The Lang Entrepreneurship Center supports a community of innovators solving real problems and leading change within a vibrant and highly collaborative environment of continuous learning and innovation.
We help enable the spark of inspiration, along with the foundational education, support, and guidance to help students and alumni operate effectively through ambiguity. With clear pathways for self-discovery, we serve as a springboard to successful entrepreneurial leadership in a world full of nuance, change, and limitless opportunity.
What We Do
Powered by leading-edge curriculum and programming, funding opportunities, and a dynamic community, students and alumni learn to tackle complex challenges and create solutions that drive meaningful value and benefit society. We are committed to empowering students and alumni to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
Explore our three core areas of focus below to see how we support every stage of the business creation journey.
Launch
For students ready to build and get their startups off the ground. Get personalized coaching, apply to on-campus accelerators, and find funding opportunities. Explore the tools, mentors, and community that can help turn your ideas into real ventures.
Invest
For students seeking a career in early stage investing. Learn about the competitive two-year Columbia Venture Fellows program and summer support for those with VC internships.
Scale
For graduating students and alumni who have launched a startup and are looking to accelerate growth. Learn about the flagship Lang Fund and access the CBS startup community beyond graduation.
Our Leaders and Innovators
Columbia Business School founders have built some of today’s most recognized and influential companies — including AvantStay, Away, Compass, Daily Harvest, IT Cosmetics, Flexport, Happy Family Organics, Mack Weldon, ShopKeep, Skip Hop, Workrise, Zocdoc, and many others. Discover how these innovators turned ideas into global brands through the videos, podcasts, and stories below.
Entrepreneurship Insights
Alumni share their entrepreneurial journeys through CBS and beyond.
Startup Alley Podcasts
Our founders and investors share perspectives on industry trends and events.
Entrepreneurship Insights
Faculty research, news and and other articles on entrepreneurship and innovation from our community.
By the Numbers
- Companies Launched
- 812
- Number of venture-backed CBS startups, past 10 years
- Funding Raised
- 29
- $ Billions raised by CBS startups, past 10 years
- Exits
- 175
- Number of exits by CBS startups, past 10 years
Stay in Touch with the Lang Center
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Interested in engaging with the Lang Center?
We have opportunities such as coaching, pitch judging, speaking, and more for experienced founders or early stage investors. Please note that we get a large volume of volunteer requests and are not be able to respond to everyone who applies. If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you for your interest!