Join us for our monthly forum to hear from new and current entrepreneurs!

Date and time: Wednesday, October 11, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Location: Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research, 530 West 120th Street, Davis Auditorium, 4th floor New York, NY 10027

The October Innovation Forum will feature Pete Slosberg of Pete's Wicked Ale! Pete is a master at marketing and will be joining remotely to give his pro tips. Our team will be there with faculty to help you deliver the best pitch. This is a great opportunity to practice your pitch for Fast Pitch 2023!

The Columbia Innovation Forum provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to hear ideas from across campus, form teams, and explore career options. You’ll hear from Columbia faculty and other experts on ways to engage at Columbia, their experience in startups, and more.

Pete Slosberg: Pete is the face behind one of the most recognized craft beers in America. He is the creator of Pete’s Wicked Ale and founder of Pete’s Brewing Company, which at its height was a $70 million publicly held company that carved a permanent niche in America's gigantic beer industry. Inc. magazine named Pete's Brewing Company one of their "Top 100 Companies" for three straight years. A true defender of the brew, Pete Slosberg gave a face to the craft brewing movement and authored a best selling book, Beer for Pete’s Sake. After selling Pete's Brewing Company, Pete has followed his passion for chocolate and founded Cocoa Pete’s Chocolate Adventures. Pete received his B.A. from Columbia College and his MBA from Columbia Business School.

Interested in pitching? Fill out the Perfect Your Pitch form.

Any questions? Send us an email: seaseship@columbia.edu