Venture U is a fall and spring seminar series that focuses on hot topics in business. The sessions include focus areas such as legal, accounting, marketing, website, design, financials, etc. Venture U seminars are open to students of all majors.

Fall 2026 Venture U Sessions

Finding Ideas In an Elevator   

September 9 @ 4 PM in SHAL 108 (Sticht Lecture Hall) 

Bill Lucas, Adjunct Faculty, Grove City College, Adjunct Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University, Co-founder, LUMA institute (Acquired by Mural), and Co-author of “Innovating for People: Handbook of Human-Centered Design Methods”

 

Discover how great ideas can emerge from unexpected places and learn how to think like an entrepreneur by identifying opportunities, spotting unmet needs, and transforming everyday moments into innovative ventures.

 

 

AI As Your Cofounder   

September 22 @ 4 PM in SHAL 308

Michael McGreevy, AI Consultant + Coach, Founder, ZoomOut Group 

Explore practical ways to use AI as a thought partner, productivity tool, and second brain to enhance creativity, decision-making, and execution.

 

8 Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know the Answer To    

November 10 @ 4 PM in SMITH 188 

Brian Slawin,  Regional Director + Portfolio Manager, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

This practical, fast-moving session takes attendees inside the investor mindset and explores what really matters when growing a company, preparing for due diligence and raising capital.

Grove City College Professor Ken Smith

Redemptive Business Panel

December 3 @ 4 PM

Contact Details 

You will receive periodic emails for the sessions you register for. Classroom locations are subject to change. 

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Looking for an archive of previous Venture U  sessions? 

If you wish to gain access to any previous video recordings, please email Professor Robb Myer with your GCC email address for more details.