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Yale INSPIRE Series

A speaker series connecting Yale students with founders and entrepreneurs from across industries. Hear candid stories, explore different paths to innovation, and learn from people building what’s next.

Kahlil Greene and Joe Tsai talk

The Yale INSPIRE Series hosts fireside chats with esteemed entrepreneurs and founders from diverse backgrounds. Open to all Yale students, these hour-long conversations provide a unique opportunity to engage with innovators pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Join this exciting series and connect with the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

Overview 

Big ideas often start by hearing how someone else brought theirs to life.

The Yale INSPIRE Series brings founders and entrepreneurs to campus for candid conversations about their experiences building, leading, experimenting, and navigating what comes next.

What to Expect

INSPIRE conversations offer opportunities to:

  • Hear candid stories from founders and entrepreneurs
  • Learn from successes, setbacks, and lessons along the way
  • Explore different approaches to entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Ask questions and engage directly with speakers
  • Connect with other students interested in building and creating

INSPIRE is open to all Yale students. No previous entrepreneurship experience is required

Upcoming Events

Yale INSPIRE events will be added here as they're confirmed. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more updates about this and other programs/events happening at Tsai CITY.

Past Talks

Missed a conversation—or want to watch one again?

Watch past Yale INSPIRE talks