Founders’ Club
Founders’ Club is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs across campus to learn about events and opportunities both on campus at UH & around Houston. By signing up for the club, you will receive:
- A monthly email detailing upcoming entrepreneurial events, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship related programs both on and off campus.
- An invite to Founders’ Club hosted workshops and networking events covering topics related to starting and scaling businesses.
Sign up now to get the latest sent directly to your inbox.
Interested in what the Founders’ Club monthly newsletter looks like? You can also read the latest newsletter here.
Spring 2025 Events Hosted by Founders' Club
Start a Business Toolkit Series
Learn more here.
Workshop #1: Is Your Idea Needed?
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Classroom and Business Building Room 524
Speaker: Dr. Bandula Wijay
Come join us for Workshop #1: Is your Idea Needed? where we will explore the importance of validating your ideas before diving into a new project. This in-person event will provide you with valuable insights on how to assess the market need for your innovative concepts.
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Workshop #2: Legal Formation
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Classroom and Business Building Room 522
Speakers: Shilpa Ghurye, Vikesh Patel; Trey Yarbrough
Come join us for Workshop #2: Legal Formation where we will discuss the different types of legal formations and the pros and cons for each type. This in-person event will provide you with valuable insights on which legal formation type is best for your business.
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Workshop #3: Bookkeeping Basics
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Classroom and Business Building Room 522
Speaker: Jada Harris
Come join us for Workshop #3: Bookkeeping Basics where we will cover the basics of bookkeeping for your business. This in-person event is a great opportunity to become more financially literate.
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Founders’ Club Meet and Greet - Spring 2025
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Classroom and Business Building Room 522
Meet up with fellow Founders’ Club members for some networking and collaboration. You can show up and meet your fellow Founders or you can sign up to present to the group and see if they can help you with the next steps in your business. Limited number of presenting tickets available!
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Founders' Club Student Board
Student board members help to grow Founders’ Club by planning events, booking speakers, and promoting entrepreneurship on campus.
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Board Members
Hanan Aro
Hanan Aro is a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry and double minoring in Medicine in Society and Business Administration. As both a pre-med student interested in staring her own practice and a small business jewelry owner, she uses her experience to foster a creative a supportive learning environment for motivated entrepreneurs from all backgrounds!
Diamond Jefferson
Diamond is a sophomore at the University of Houston and is majoring in Accounting and Marketing. She’s passionate about entrepreneurship; runs her own business; and participates in markets around campus. She is eager to help student businesses thrive and excited to work with others to build a strong community of student entrepreneurs.
Gayathri "Gayu" Lakshmanan
Gayu is a sophomore in electrical engineering who’s passionate about aerospace, personal projects, and the future of engineering! She believes entrepreneurship and engineering go hand-in-hand.
Sunay Panda
Sunay is an undergraduate majoring in Computer Engineering and is passionate about entrepreneurship. He is a startup founder and is excited to contribute to fostering a vibrant startup culture at the University of Houston campus.