Founders Talks

Founders’ Talks is an ongoing speaker series hosted by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship that invites successful entrepreneurs to share their real-world experiences with Ohio State students.

Each Founders’ Talks session features a founder from a unique industry, ranging from tech startups to creative ventures to social enterprises, who will discuss their personal journey, business strategies, and lessons learned along the way.

Founders speak openly about the challenges they faced, the pivots they made, and the key decisions that shaped their company’s growth. Students have the opportunity to engage in Q&A sessions, fostering interactive dialogue and building connections beyond the event. Designed to complement other Keenan Center programs, Founders’ Talks helps students see the variety of pathways into entrepreneurship and provides tangible takeaways they can apply to their own ventures or career paths.