ALUMNI & GIVING
Welcome to the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's alumni community. We invite entrepreneurial alumni from every college to stay in touch with our students and one another.By joining our community, you can stay connected with your alma mater through online and regional networks, Burgess Institute events, publications, and financial contributions. There are countless ways for you to get involved, from mentoring and classroom presentations to judging pitch competitions, or joining our team as an entrepreneur-in-residence. Your journey starts here. Your journey starts now.
GET INVOLVED
The Burgess Institute annually engages nearly one hundred alumni and friends to volunteer their time as a mentor, speaker, guest lecturer, and more.
ALUMNI VENTURE SUPPORT
Since 2016, more than 2,500 Spartan entrepreneurs have ventured with the Burgess Institute, creating 800+ startups and raising more than $160M to fund their ventures.
EXTERNAL RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council is a sounding board for the Institute’s leadership, ensuring the Institute’s programs are responsive to the needs of our students and the market and reflect leading thinking and best practices for university entrepreneurship education programs.
ENTREPRENEURS-IN-RESIDENCE
From a pilot program of five alumni, our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program has become a signature volunteer opportunity for the Institute. With more than 20 Spartans & friends from across the county, EIRs volunteer their time and expertise to mentor select student teams in the Institute’s Venture Creation program for up to two years.
SPARTAN FOUNDERS CLUB
Wishing to support the next generation of Spartan entrepreneurs? Look no further. Learn more about this community of alumni & friends wishing to support MSU’s student entrepreneurship program through philanthropic support and volunteerism.
