Thoughts, By Harsha

[Last Chance] $150,000 University Pitch Competition Application - Deadline July 3rd!

Win a $150,000 investment from the Honors Fund through our latest NGEN x Honors Fund Summer Pitch Competition.

Jul 2 • Harsha

June 2026

You’ve Started a Company. Now What? The Startup Mistakes No One Warns You About

The early financial, tax, and compliance mistakes founders make after launching and how to avoid them before they get expensive.

Jun 3 • Harsha

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April 2026

Meet 4 VCs in NYC This Friday!

The Inter-Ivy League Entrepreneurship Network, NGEN, is hosting our final Founder Trek of the semester this Friday, April 24th, bringing a small group…

Apr 20 • Harsha

[Deadline Today] Join the Ivy League Entrepreneurship Conference + Win a $10,000 Investment

The NGEN Trailblazer Conference is happening this April 17th in New York City! Apply today!

Apr 6 • Harsha

March 2026

5 Grants & Competitions You Should Apply to Right Now

March is Funding Season — Don’t Miss the Deadlines That Could Change Your Startup.

Mar 2 • Harsha

November 2025

How to Start a Company in 24 Hours

Start Your Company Today: The Complete Guide to Starting a Start-Up in 24 Hours. All the resources you need to start a Delaware C-Corp in 24 hours from…

Nov 5, 2025 • Harsha

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October 2025

Get Funded in Less Than 10 Days: 3 VCs Firms that Invest Fast

For Founders Who Don’t Have Time to Wait: These 3 VCs Will Respond Within 10 Days or Less.

Oct 28, 2025 • Harsha

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September 2025

4 VC Fellowship + Investment Partner Opportunities for College Students

Break into venture capital while you’re still in school. From Dorm Room Fund to a16z, here are the fellowships and internships that can give you a…

Sep 4, 2025 • Harsha

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August 2025

5 Accelerators Every College Founder Must Know

New to the Startup Scene? Start Here. Here are the 5 Startup Accelerators Every College Founder Should Know.

Aug 28, 2025 • Harsha

The Best Free AI Tools for Student Founders

Unlock free plans for Cursor, Figma, Google and more. Here's a curated list of pro-level AI resources to help you build faster, smarter, and at zero…

Aug 10, 2025 • Harsha

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June 2025

Vibe Coding 101 for Beginners: From Idea to App in Minutes

Ranking the Top 3 Vibe-Coding Tools: Your Step‑by‑Step Guide to Understanding the Basics & Choosing the Right One for You

Jun 22, 2025 • Harsha

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NY Tech Week Guide: What’s On My Radar

Learn about ventures backed by hybrid capital, get expert advice for student founders, or participate in an OpenAI-backed hackathon this week at NY Tech…

Jun 3, 2025 • Harsha

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