Membership Applications
Applications are currently open.
Our Values
Integrity
We believe in building startups and ideas with honesty, transparency, and strong ethics. Our members are expected to act responsibly, respect commitments, and build trust with teammates, partners, and the community.
Innovation & Open-Mindedness
Entrepreneurship starts with bold ideas. We encourage creative thinking, experimentation, and challenging the status quo. Members are expected to think outside the box, embrace new perspectives, and turn ideas into real solutions.
Passion & Drive
We are passionate about entrepreneurship, startups, and building impact. Our members are motivated, curious, and eager to learn through hands-on projects, competitions, and real startup experiences.
Accountability
Startups require ownership. Members are expected to take responsibility for their work. They should meet deadlines and follow through on commitments. Members also need to contribute actively to the growth of the club and its initiatives.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Our Executive Board
The Entrepreneurship & Startups Club Executive Board is made up of driven and ambitious individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building impactful ideas. Our board members come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but are united by a shared goal: turning ideas into action and creating real-world value.
We work together to organize startup-focused workshops, speaker sessions, competitions, and hands-on initiatives that help members develop entrepreneurial skills, expand their networks, and gain practical experience in building and scaling ventures. We are excited to be part of this community and committed to creating meaningful opportunities and lasting impact for our members.
Click on a member’s profile to learn more.
Ahmad Fares
Vice President
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Ali Amin
Secretory
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Cynthia Mahfouz
Treasurer
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Yasmina Moussa
Outreach/PR/Marketing
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Adnan Nakkach
Events & Networking
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Caitlin Froning
Knowledge & Learning
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Lana Hammoud
Operations & Finance
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Events
The Entrepreneurship & Startups Club is proud to host a variety of events throughout the year designed to support aspiring founders, innovators, and future business leaders. Our events are open to students from all backgrounds who are interested in startups, innovation, and building real-world ventures.
Throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, we organize recurring events as well as flagship annual initiatives that give members hands-on exposure to the startup ecosystem.
Information about upcoming events is shared through our monthly newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
General Events
Alumni Panels
Z-Connect alumni founders and entrepreneurs join us to share their startup journeys, lessons learned, and real challenges they faced while building their ventures. Members gain honest insights into entrepreneurship across different industries and stages.
• Learn from real startup experiences
• Understand early-stage challenges and pivots
• Get advice on launching your own venture
Information Sessions
Startup founders, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital firms host exclusive information sessions to introduce students to opportunities in entrepreneurship, internships, and early-stage roles.
• Learn about startup ecosystems and programs
• Discover funding, incubation, and acceleration paths
• Network with founders and ecosystem builders
Speaker Events
The club invites entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals to speak about innovation, scaling startups, fundraising, and emerging trends.
• Gain insights into building and scaling startups
• Ask questions directly to experienced founders
• Learn practical skills beyond the classroom
Annual Events
Startup Night
Held annually, Startup Night connects students with founders, investors, and startup teams. It’s a key networking opportunity for members interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Networking with founders and investors
• Exposure to startups across multiple sectors
• Career and internship opportunities in startups
Startup Case Competition
The Z-Connect Startup Case Competition gives students the opportunity to work on real entrepreneurial challenges. Teams analyze a startup problem and pitch their solution in front of industry professionals.
• Work in teams on real startup cases
• Build pitch decks and business models
• Present to founders and investors and receive feedback
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