Launched in fall 2017, the Ignition Lab is a team-based experiential learning program for Pratt’s aspiring entrepreneurs. Accepted participants will take part in a seven-month intensive program that will expose them to the practices of creating a startup with guidance from and access to an Entrepreneur in Residence, diverse mentors with expertise in various facets of entrepreneurship, and speakers known around the world for their startup success. Working with a team from October to April. The Ignition Lab participants will attend six workshop sessions, building the foundational knowledge to launch a business. Theory will be put into practice as each team develops a business plan around a viable product which they will pitch to a panel of entrepreneurship luminaries at the conclusion of the program. Additionally, students that participate fully and pitch in the final will receive a certificate of completion.
TESTIMONIALS
“Extremely insightful and educational into the world of business start-ups. I felt that the overall caliber of guest speakers, sessions’ content, and administrators and staff involved was all fantastic. I truly enjoyed meeting everyone, working with the professors/educators, and engaging in a professional environment.” —Samuel Pressman
“It was educational, made some mistakes, took note of these shortcomings for a better next time. It was a great opportunity, every meeting has not only been educational but inspiring.” —Andrew Saldivar
“Carl, James and Liz were always awesome and motivating. They always said that it is not about the competition, that we already won because we were committed for almost a year. Sometimes it may not feel like it. But in ignition lab it was really like that. In this pitch competition I really felt like we were all there to be better and make the world a better place. I am glad for all the ideas and all the teams and friendships.” —Isil Akgul
CONTACT
For questions about the Ignition Lab, contact Carl Fengler, Associate Director at cfengler@pratt.edu.