The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation

The founders in our 2024-25 Hatchery Incubator cohort are busy preparing their pitches for their culminating event, the Student Founders Showcase. Over the next few weeks we will be introducing some of our student ventures. Meet Griselys (G) Fermin, founder of Studded, a brand redefining the clothing binary by creating masculine style with a better fit for the identities and body types that fall in between. Studded is modernizing fashion by designing masculine clothing tailored for the female body, ensuring confidence and comfort for those who don’t fit into traditional sizing. Watch G share how Studded is making fashion more inclusive and visit her website at https://studded.us where you can sign up to be the first to know when her product drops! #FounderSpotlight #EmoryUniversity #InclusiveFashion #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #EmoryInnovates

We’re bringing together five powerhouse women in venture capital, tech, and entrepreneurship for an inspiring panel following our screening of Show Her The Money! Join us on Monday, March 3, from 6:00 – 8:30 PM at Emory University as we dive into the challenges and opportunities for women in innovation, investment, and leadership. Meet our panelists: 💡 Lisa Marie Calhoun – Founding Managing Partner, Valor VC, investing in AI and SaaS startups transforming industries. 💡 Monique Smith – Digital health leader and Head of Design & Innovation at Rock Health. 💡 Christy Brown – CEO of Dr. Noze Best and investor championing female founders. 💡 Aly Merritt – President of Atlanta Tech Village, startup ecosystem builder, and co-founder of ATL Unlocked. Moderated by: 💡 Jennifer Bonnett – Serial entrepreneur and VP of Technology & Entrepreneurship at Invest Atlanta. These trailblazing women will unpack key themes from the film and share insights on reshaping the future of funding and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation! Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eb-ZN7bB #ShowHerTheMoney #WomenInVC #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Emory #EmoryInnovates

If you missed the screening of Show Her The Money at the Plaza Theatre last year, you're in luck! Join The Hatchery, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Atlanta innovation community for the screening of Show Her The Money, an eye-opening documentary on the challenges—and triumphs—of female entrepreneurs and the visionary investors breaking the mold. 📅 When: Monday, March 3 ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM 📍 Where: Emory University, White Hall Rm. 208, 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322 This is more than a film; it’s a rallying cry for equality and innovation. Less than 2% of venture capital funding goes to women entrepreneurs—but change is on the horizon. After the screening, connect with a panel of dynamic female founders, VCs and community builders as they share their insights on overcoming challenges and creating change. Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eb-ZN7bB Help us spread the word! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Molly McDonald Ben Garrett Olivia Sedlack Christy Brown Morgan Greenleaf Wilbur A. Lam Brian Cayce Rizky E. Asaya Guscott Besay Jennifer Bonnett Dana Xavier Dojnik Jenn Graham Sarah Woodward Heather Gibbons Lisa Marie Calhoun Aly Merritt Griselys (G) Fermin Morgan Villar Alissa A. Helen Khuri Dimi D. Karen Cashion Shakila Ali, MPH Quinn O'Briant Dr. Quinn Gentry, PhD, MBA Emily Baselt Eliana Liporace Shani Godwin Isabella Yujin Kwon Kayla Thomas Kamilah Aminah J. https://lnkd.in/etyijNjf

This is a wonderful opportunity for all Emory University student founders! The information session is coming up on Monday, February 24 for those interested. Don't miss out! The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Molly McDonald

Innovation Isn’t About Faster Horses—It’s About Taking the First Drive At The Hatchery, we love exploring the real stories behind innovation. Henry Ford’s famous quote—“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”—is often used to celebrate visionary thinking. But history tells a more nuanced story. Early automobiles were just carriages with engines, and Ford himself iterated 20 times before landing on the Model T. Innovation isn’t about sudden genius—it’s about incremental improvements, testing, and refining ideas over time. And sometimes, it takes a bold move to push an idea forward. Bertha Benz, frustrated by delays, famously took her husband’s prototype on a (possibly illegal) cross-country drive in 1888—proving the car’s potential and creating demand for what would become Mercedes-Benz. The lesson? Innovation is a team sport. It takes vision, persistence, and people willing to take the first drive. Who’s been your Bertha—pushing you to test, refine, and launch your ideas? We would love to hear your stories. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EmoryUniversity

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Congratulations to Hatchery marketing intern Stewart Key for being chosen as one of 44 Brooke Owens Fellows in the class of 2025! The Brooke Owens Fellowship is a nationally acclaimed nonprofit program recognizing exceptional undergraduate women and gender minorities with space and aviation internships, senior mentorship, and a lifelong professional network. The program received over 400 applications from promising and talented students spanning Ivy League universities, major research universities, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and major international universities. Way to go, Stewart! You can read more about the Class of 2025 here: https://1l.ink/MVN5D5X #EmoryUniversity #aerospace #fellowship #brightfuture

Congratulations to all of the 2024-25 Emory Entrepreneur Awardees! Ariel Fristoe Benedict Owanga Emory University School of Law Out Of Hand Theater #EmoryInnovates #entrepreneurship #innovation #emoryuniversity

Ready to witness the power of women in innovation? Join us for the screening of Show Her The Money, an eye-opening documentary on the challenges—and triumphs—of female entrepreneurs and the visionary investors breaking the mold. 📅 When: Monday, March 3 ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM 📍 Where: Emory University, White Hall Rm. 208, 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322 This is more than a film; it’s a rallying cry for equality and innovation. Less than 2% of venture capital funding goes to women entrepreneurs—but change is on the horizon. After the screening, connect with a panel of dynamic female founders, VCs and community builders as they share their insights on overcoming challenges and creating change. Tickets are available now: https://lnkd.in/eb-ZN7bB Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation #ShowHerTheMoney #EmoryInnovates

Final Call for Mentors! The Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Program is seeking mentors to support early-stage Emory-affiliated founders as they grow their ventures. This 10-week program is in partnership with The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation and the The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Why Become a Mentor? - Empower students to refine their ideas, build confidence and navigate challenges - Grow your professional network within the Techstars and Emory ecosystems - Gain fresh perspectives by engaging with new ideas, industries and ways of thinking - Enhance your leadership and coaching skills Techstars will provide a 50-minute mentor onboarding session covering mentor expectations and tools for a successful experience. You must sign up in order to attend! Mentor onboarding: Monday, February 10 from 12:00 – 12:50 ET Sign up to mentor: https://bit.ly/3BPlR9z Join us in shaping the future of innovation! #emoryuniversity #mentorship #mentors #innovation #giveback