Where your bold ideas meet real-world action.

Your ideas. Our support. Real impact. Dive into this month’s I&E Top 3 as we sail through the end of October!

1. Roll up your sleeves in “New Ventures: Develop”

Entrepreneurship isn’t just a side hustle at Duke, it’s part of the classroom experience! Check out how you can earn credit, test ideas fast, and level up with I&E next spring.

Apply as a Founder by Oct 30 *log in using your netID@duke.edu email address
Apply as a Team member by Nov 14 *log in using your netID@duke.edu email address

More about New Ventures Develop

2. Shopping carts are OPEN🛒 Throw in some I&E!

Here are two standout classes that we're offering in the spring:

I&E 290 Asking Dumb Questions: In this dynamic, hands-on course, renowned Duke alum @aarondinin (Trinity ’05) teaches you how to turn “dumb” questions into powerful tools for creativity, problem-solving, and leadership! #AaronDinin

I&E 590 AI Entrepreneurship: Learn to build, launch, and scale ethical, competitive AI-driven startups through team projects, case studies, and real-world entrepreneurial frameworks with Ryan Bolick.

3. Popups: 1 down and 3 to go

There are just a few remaining popups on the roster for this fall – don't miss your chance to get in on the action!

Social Media Marketing, with Aaron Dinin 👉 Learn why successful founders grow their audience 1st and their product 2nd on 10-29-25
Inside Track to PEVC, with Ben Thomason 👉 Unlock your path into private equity and venture capital with this 3-part series starting on 10-29-25
Startup Job Hunting, with Josh Cohen 👉 Discover how to target opportunities, connect with founders, and secure the role you want on 11-5-25

Check out more I&E events here!

Check out what our partners are up to:

From Duke to Startups is a virtual 1-hour panel on November 18 that will feature several Duke founders and alumni. 👉 Register here

Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network (DEMAN) is hosting DEMAN Weekend on November 7–8 to connect students, alumni, and professionals in entertainment, media, arts. 👉 Register by Oct 31

Duke AI Hackathon 2025: November 7–9 at Duke’s Wilkinson Building, where students from Duke and nearby universities collaborate in teams to build innovative AI projects, compete for prizes, and gain hands-on experience in an inclusive, beginner-friendly environment. 👉 Register here

Energy Week at Duke 2025: Kick off Duke University’s 10th Annual Energy Week on November 3 with a keynote by Kellan Dickens (GE Renewable Energy) on Defining the Next Decade of Energy Innovation. 👉 Register here

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