Founders’ Club
Founders’ Club is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to get access to events and opportunities around UH & Houston. By getting access to the club, you will receive:
- A weekly email with events, job opportunities, entrepreneurship related programs and more
- A monthly networking event or fireside chat with a local business leader about topics relating to launching a business
- Access to mentorship office hours to help advise on their businesses
You can sign up to be a part of Founders’ Club by submitting an application.
Applicants are admitted year-round.
Read the latest newsletter here.
Founders' Club Student Board
Student board members help to grow Founders’ Club by planning events, booking speakers, and promoting entrepreneurship on campus.
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Board Members
Hanan Aro
Hanan Aro is a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry and double minoring in Medicine in Society and Business Administration. As both a pre-med student interested in staring her own practice and a small business jewelry owner, she uses her experience to foster a creative a supportive learning environment for motivated entrepreneurs from all backgrounds!
Diamond Jefferson
Diamond is a sophomore at the University of Houston and is majoring in Accounting and Marketing. She’s passionate about entrepreneurship; runs her own business; and participates in markets around campus. She is eager to help student businesses thrive and excited to work with others to build a strong community of student entrepreneurs.
Gayathri "Gayu" Lakshmanan
Gayu is a sophomore in electrical engineering who’s passionate about aerospace, personal projects, and the future of engineering! She believes entrepreneurship and engineering go hand-in-hand.
Sunay Panda
Sunay is an undergraduate majoring in Computer Engineering and is passionate about entrepreneurship. He is a startup founder and is excited to contribute to fostering a vibrant startup culture at the University of Houston campus.