Discover a place where you are encouraged to get serious about your business dreams! All startups begin with someone asking, "What if...?" At Endicott, that question is encouraged, pushed, proto-typed and, if done successfully, launched into a startup!
Want to become a successful business owner - or an enterprising employee? Whatever your role, whether you're launching a small business or working within a large one, you will benefit from developing the skills and techniques, and adopting the mindset, that fuels entrepreneurs.
Vision & Mission Statement
We are scientists, technologists, designers, and business leaders who just happen to also be students.
Our vision is to engage students and alumni in entrepreneurial experiences.
Our mission is to increase Endicott's entrepreneurial culture by providing guidance, resources, and experience to both clients and members within our community.
Our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
While Endicott's innovative curriculum is at the heart of the center, academics is only part of the story. The nature of entrepreneurship is collective, and the environment we foster extends well beyond our campus. Our focus is to drive partnerships, collaborations, and engagement, not just with students and alumni, but also with industry leaders and the regional startup community. When academics and experiential learning are combined with the power of our strategic partnerships on the North Shore and beyond, our students are able to obtain real-world relevant experience. As a result, they are more prepared to enter the workforce or to start organizations of their own upon graduation.
Thinking & Working Differently
The study of entrepreneurship is different from other business studies in that it acknowledges that launching a business is very different from running an established firm. That being said, more and more Fortune 500 companies are realizing that in order to keep or capture market share, they must more closely emulate the practices of startups. Indeed, change agents working within such companies are known as "intrapreneurs."
Fortune 500 and family-owned businesses are discovering the value of the lean business model. Just ask General Electric, which is training hundreds of its managers in its principles. And many of our alumni have gone on to start or continue successful family businesses…all the while integrating skills learned right here at Endicott.
Get Involved!
The Angle Center for Entrepreneurship fosters innovation and business growth through four key event pillars: Spark Tank, Speaker Series, Pop-Up Shops, and the Entrepreneurship Club.
Spark Tank
Our version of Shark Tank. Pitch your idea, get expert feedback, and compete for $10,000 to launch your venture.
Speaker Series
Industry leaders share their stories, lessons, and tips. Walk away with insights you can actually use.
Pop-Up Shops
Each semester, we host pop-ups where students and alumni sell their products. Shop small, network big.
Entrepreneurship Club
Weekly meetups to build side hustles, test ideas, and get mentorship. Real projects, real progress.
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Alumni Entrepreneurs
Endicott alumni and friends are vital to the success of our entrepreneurial ecosystem as they:
- Volunteer as business coaches, industry mentors, or liaisons for students or alumni-led businesses
- Speak to our undergraduate and graduate students in class, at Career Center Industry Nights, or other Endicott events
- Serve on Endicott's Business Plan Pitch panel for its annual Spark Tank event
- Leverage the consulting resources of the Angle Center for their own business ventures
Have something to contribute? Want to give back? Need some business support? Get in touch!
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Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)
The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), founded in 1997, serves as a key platform for university-based entrepreneurship centers to collaborate and advance entrepreneurship excellence. Initially focused on U.S. universities, it has expanded globally and now leads efforts to address emerging topics and support the growth of entrepreneurship centers worldwide.
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National Science Foundation
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 to promote scientific progress, enhance national well-being, and support defense. It funds about 25% of federal basic research at U.S. colleges and universities, focusing on curiosity-driven and solutions-oriented projects with potential societal impact. The NSF primarily fulfills its mission through grants.
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United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)
USASBE is a community of educators, scholars, and program directors dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship education through teaching, research, and practical experiences. Members engage by accessing resources, attending conferences, collaborating through special interest groups, and sharing knowledge, while the organization also recognizes excellence through various awards in entrepreneurship education.
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North Shore Chamber of Commerce
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce offers a strong connection to the regional business community. Through collaboration, students can engage with business leaders, attend networking opportunities, and learn more about entrepreneurship and economic growth across the North Shore.
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Beverly Chamber of Commerce
The Beverly Chamber of Commerce connects the Angle Center with local business owners and professionals in the city surrounding Endicott. This relationship can create opportunities for mentorship, student projects, internships, event collaboration, and local business engagement.
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Beverly Main Streets
Beverly Main Streets supports downtown Beverly and the small businesses that give the city its character. The Angle Center can work with Beverly Main Streets to connect students with local shops, restaurants, events, and community-based entrepreneurship opportunities.
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Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration can support students, alumni, and local entrepreneurs through education around business planning, funding, mentorship, and small business development. Collaboration with the SBA helps students better understand the practical steps involved in starting and growing a business.
