Please join the Bay Area WashU Innovators and Entrepreneurs Network and the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the 2025 Entrepreneur Summit with our  featured speaker is Rajesh Bhat, BS ’98. Rajesh serves or has served as a founder, operator, advisor, and investor to high growth finance and real estate technology companies. He has been recognized as a HousingWire Vanguard Award winner, twice as a Goldman Sachs 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneur, an Inman Best of Finance award winner, and a Mortgage Bankers Association Tech All-Star.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring startup founder, or simply curious about the world of innovation, this summit offers something for everyone. Engage with experts across all facets of entrepreneurship, from ideation to scaling, funding, and beyond.

Gain insights from industry leaders, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with a network of like-minded individuals committed to driving innovation and making an impact. This summit is designed to bring together WashU alumni, students, parents, and community members who are passionate about entrepreneurship.

Hosted by Serena Chen, MSSCM ’17 and Kylia Combs, BSBA ’07.

Schedule

  • 12:30-1 p.m. | Registration Open
  • 1-1:15 p.m. | Welcome 
  • 1:15-1:40 p.m. | Featured Speaker
  • 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Breakout Session
  • 2:30-3 p.m. | Networking Snack Break
  • 3-3:45 p.m. | Featured Session
  • 4-4:30 p.m. | IdeaBounce®  (prize opportunity) 
  • 4:30-6 p.m. | Networking 

    View the full schedule and speaker bios.

Explore our attendee list to discover who will be joining the event!

Cost: $15 per person, registration required
Snacks, drinks during happy hour, professional networking, and industry expert presentations are included.

As a welcome to our current students and as a thank you to our Eliot Society members, we will provide a special discount on registration. If you fit either criterion, please reach out to alumninetworks@wustl.edu prior to completing registration for more information.

NOTE: You will receive a confirmation email after completing this registration form. If you do not receive confirmation, please email alumninetworks@wustl.edu.




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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all members of our community to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Alumni Association at alumninetworks@wustl.edu or 866-988-7477.


1st Attendee

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Each presenter will have two minutes (no A/V or props) to share an elevator pitch about their concept. Top ideas will receive $250.










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