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Be a Collaborator: HLV Innovation Challenge

In collaboration with the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

Want to Collaborate with HLV?

For Summer 2026, Hudson Lab Ventures in collaboration with the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change will focus on Columbia Business School’s inclusive entrepreneurship initiatives and community partnerships in Harlem.

Who We’re Seeking:

  • CBS Students or Alum

  • Harlem-Based Entrepreneurs who have participated in Tamer inclusive entrepreneurship initiatives

Ways To Get Involved:

  • Act as a Summer Coach for a student team (2–4 hours total
    during the week of July 20-23, 2026)

  • Share Your Experience engaging in a Tamer inclusive entrepreneurship initiative like Working Groups on Inclusive Entrepreneurship or the NYC Small Business Consulting Fellowship (in-person or Zoom interview)

  • Participate in a listening or feedback session (2–3 hours
    during the week of July 20-23, 2026)

  • Judge Final Pitches on July 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm

We are gathering interest now to help shape roles, confirm availability, and will follow up with next steps as planning continues.

Expression of Interest