Spelpreneur
Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Spelman
- Are you curious about entrepreneurship?
- Do you have a business idea but not sure how to start?
- Do you want to boost your side hustle or existing business?
What is Spelpreneur?
About Spelpreneur
Spelpreneur, a co-curricular initiative under the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE), introduces Spelman students to entrepreneurship as an alternate career path — one that empowers them to create fulfilling opportunities during or after college. By blending concepts with hands-on practice, Spelpreneur helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset, understand business model frameworks, and build mentoring relationships. With the right tools, knowledge, and support, students are equipped to launch ventures, pursue innovation, and positively impact their communities.
Email: Spelpreneur@spelman.edu
Program Experience
Spelpreneur offers multiple opportunities each year for students to begin their entrepreneurial journey:- Fall Cohort: Focuses on idea validation, helping students assess the feasibility and potential of their business concepts.
- Spring Cohort: Focuses on business execution, equipping students with the skills to bring validated ideas to life.
- Jane E. Smith 10-Day Startup Competition: Open to all Spelman students, this pitch competition provides a fast-paced opportunity to put entrepreneurial skills into action.
Through these experiences, students learn, collaborate, and grow in a supportive entrepreneurial community.
Join Spelpreneur for an Evening of Entrepreneurial Insight
Spelpreneur at Spelman College invites you to join us for Week 5 of our exciting Fall program! This session features alumna Shanté Frazier, C'2012, co-founder of WellCapped, a luxury wig rental company curated to complement every version of you. She will share her expertise on understanding and sizing your business opportunity.
What's in it for YOU?
Figure out how many people would really support your businessGain clarity on your potential customer base and learn how to identify who will actually buy your product or service.
✓ Learn simple ways to size your market (TAM, SAM & SOM)
Master the fundamentals of market analysis by understanding Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Available Market, and Serviceable Obtainable Market—essential tools for any entrepreneur.
✓ Get insights from a successful Spelman entrepreneur
Hear firsthand from an alumna who has navigated the entrepreneurial journey while building a successful career in business.
Spelpreneur Core Focus Areas
EDUCATE
With the Spelpreneur Fundamental Series, students learn about the entrepreneurial mindset as well as key concepts of starting, running and growing a business.
INSPIRE
Entrepreneur Chats where students engage with successful entrepreneurs and our Speed Mentoring where students meet 1-on-1 with entrepreneurs.
EMPOWER
With our Jane E. Smith 10-Day Start-up Competition, students identify a unique problem and pitch at a “Shark Tank” style event, competing for financial prize packages.