WE HOST, BUILD, AND TEACH.

CENT exists to turn ambitious students into successful founders. We focus on outcomes, not activities.

Host Elite Events

We bring the best founders and operators to Cornell. Our speakers have built companies worth billions and raised from top VCs.

  • →30+ events per year featuring founders from Stripe, Airbnb, OpenAI, and more
  • →Intimate fireside chats and Q&A sessions
  • →Networking opportunities with successful entrepreneurs
  • →Real insights into building companies, not generic advice

Build Real Startups

Members don't just ideate—they ship. We provide the structure, resources, and mentorship to go from idea to launched product.

  • →Project teams working on real startups with real users
  • →Technical mentorship from experienced founders
  • →Access to development resources and infrastructure
  • →Demo days to showcase products to investors

Learn How to Build

Through our in-house venture process, members learn to build from scratch—VC fundamentals, product development, and go-to-market strategy.

  • →In-house venture process that takes you from idea to launched product
  • →VC fundamentals: term sheets, fundraising strategy, and investor relations
  • →Hands-on product development workshops and build sprints
  • →Go-to-market strategy, user acquisition, and growth tactics

BY THE NUMBERS

30+
Events per year
$40M
Raised
5
To YCombinator
9
Dropouts