What to expect
This is the closing session of the six-session Entrepreneurship for the Common Good Speaker Series, led by Professor Jeff Reid and the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. The session looks at how entrepreneurship can fit into your life and career plans, including how to start a venture without leaving your current job.
Agenda and speakers
- Keynote: Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur.
- Student Q&A: The keynote is followed by questions from students.
The session runs from 5:00 PM to 6:40 PM Eastern on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Who should attend
The event is open to Georgetown students and the broader Georgetown community, and some attendees are enrolled in an entrepreneurship class. If you are a founder new to the DMV with a Georgetown connection, or you are weighing a side venture while keeping a full time role, the topic speaks directly to that path. Partners listed on the page are the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance, the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club, and the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club.
How to join online
The event takes place on Zoom. The link is shared with registered guests, so you need to register to receive it.
How to register
Registration is on the Luma event page. The listing shows a free Standard ticket that does not require host approval. You can see other sessions from the same host on the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Luma calendar.