Startups, Entrepreneurship & Freelance Work

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Working at an early-stage startup, at a startup that is rapidly growing, or at an established company with a culture of innovation are all excellent professional opportunities that are possible for you after graduation. While the settings and work cultures may vary based on the size or type of company, what these opportunities have in common is that they place a high value on innovative thinking, encourage independent work, and are focused on problem-solving.

For more information on the ins and outs of becoming an entrepreneur, working at a startup or early stage non-profit, or becoming a freelancer, check out the many articles and companies within the Vault resource, or the Latest News curated for this community.

Below are valuable sources available for those at Yale interested in creating innovative solutions to challenges. The Office of Career Strategy also provides many external Career Resources for entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups towards the bottom of this page.

 

TSAI Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale

The Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) has a mission to inspire students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to seek innovative ways to solve real-world problems. Launched in 2017, Tsai CITY serves students from across Yale’s campus through programs, funding, and mentoring. We’re building a new kind of innovation center, one rooted in inclusivity: here, students from all backgrounds tackle issues like climate change and civic engagement, develop creative projects from documentary films to digital platforms, and launch high-growth ventures and movements.

Common Good & Creative Careers (CGCC)

Creative Careers span multiple industries that share elements such as non-traditional hiring patterns, a heavy reliance on networking and relationship building, an association with creative practice or discipline, and a variety of freelance or entrepreneurial potentials.

Startup Yale

Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in one day of pitches, prizes and world-changing ideas.

New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP)

Apply Today to the New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP)!

Application Deadline April 22, 2024, 11:59PM Mountain Time Zone

Informational Webinar: March 19, 2024, 3:00PM Mountain Time Zone: https://web.cvent.com/event/cddaf368-0857-4810-a25e-640503559c25/summary?locale=en-US

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-NMLEEP-2024?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star 

About New Mexico LEEP

The New …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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Endeavor Global – Application deadline extended for Summer 2024 Internships

Are you looking for life-changing summer experience with a global nonprofit based in NYC?

Following the remarkable success of last year’s intern cohort from Yale College, Endeavor is excited to announce their internships for the 2024 summer season. Dive into …

By Kelly McSergi
Kelly McSergi Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Entrepreneurship: Mapping a Development Path for Graduates and Alumni

The entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating path that beckons to those with a spirit of innovation and a desire to create something extraordinary. For graduates and alumni, entrepreneurship offers a unique avenue for professional fulfillment and impact. 

It’s important for …

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Eloquenti

Eloquenti is an online marketplace of freelance editors, writers, and scientific consultants tailored specifically towards academia. A modern platform launched …

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YC Career Outcomes

The Office of Career Strategy collects information about Yale College graduates. This tool allows users to search outcomes by year and major. Please visit Statistics & Reports for more information on detailed reports.

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  • First Destination Summaries are based on the knowledge rate of graduate outcomes six months after graduation according to National Association of Colleges and Employers guidelines.
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90.3% of those graduating between July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 94.0% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $89,622 among graduates employed full-time in the United States Education, Financial Services, Technology, Consulting, and Healthcare

 

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