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Entrepreneurship For All.
Whether you’re a founder, a funder, or an all-around entrepreneurial thinker, the Batten Institute empowers you with cutting-edge research, innovative programming, and a world-class network.
Our broader entrepreneurial mindset drives real-world impact for students, alumni, and communities.
Knowledge and Insights
Explore Effectuation, innovative frameworks, and actionable strategies to inspire up-and-coming and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
Big research call out
focus on something like The Experimentation Field Book, which is a very entrepreneurship-for-all kind of book. Authors Professor Jeanne Liedtka, Elizabeth Chen, Natalie Foley (MBA '11) and David Kester outline how to design and run tests to address a variety of challenges—improving an existing solution, fixing something that’s broken, making a new product, or launching a new service for your existing customers.
Featured Insights
Elevating Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
ETA is reshaping how people approach entrepreneurial ventures, unlocking uncommon and neglected pathways to owning and growing existing businesses.
Learn how we’re leading this transformative movement with tailored programs and insights.
Network with the Best
The Batten Institute’s community connects UVA students, alumni, entrepreneurs and industry leaders worldwide through mentorship, inspiration, and collaboration. Our alumni are redefining entrepreneurship across sectors. Discover how they’re making a difference—and how you can join them.
Learn, Launch, Lead, Repeat
Our hands-on programming equips Darden students with rich experiences, expert guidance, and resources to bring entrepreneurial ideas to life.
From startup accelerators to venture competitions, there’s a program for every aspiring founder.
Upcoming Events
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