At this year’s SXSW EDU, VentureLab founder Dr. Cristal Glangchai sat down with Audrey McLoghlin, founder of the apparel brand Frank & Eileen, for a fireside chat on a critical mission: raising girls who see themselves not as future employees, but as future founders. Both women began their careers as engineers before pivoting to entrepreneurship….
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Imagine a world where the next Google, the next breakthrough in climate science, or the cure for a major disease is created by a woman who was fully empowered to pursue her passion. That world is within our reach. The girls-in-tech gap isn’t a defeat—it’s an unprecedented opportunity to unlock untapped human potential and drive…
At VentureLab, we believe raising entrepreneurial girls is a powerful catalyst for change. It empowers them to see themselves as innovators and leaders capable of shaping the future, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
Discover key insights and strategies from GEC 2025 on empowering youth entrepreneurship—real-world examples, inclusive ecosystems, and scaling impact.
VentureLab’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of progress in entrepreneurial education, with 76% of students enhancing their skills under the ESTEAM approach. The report celebrates significant educator advances and impactful student success stories.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we at VentureLab want to highlight our ongoing commitment to making entrepreneurship education accessible to all communities, including our Spanish-speaking families and educators. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our most valuable no-cost resources for Hispanic families: our Spanish-language Caregiver Workbook. Empowering Hispanic Families with…
At VentureLab, we’ve taught entrepreneurial concepts to hundreds of girls—and boys. Our ESTEAM curriculum combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with entrepreneurship, helping students identify needs, create solutions, and take calculated risks. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, preparing them for future success in STEAM fields. Discover how our programs inspire the next generation of innovative leaders.
Cirrus Logic’s Women’s Leadership Team joined forces with VentureLab on Giving Tuesday, assembling classroom kits to empower under-resourced communities. Their dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in young minds highlights the impact of community support in education.
Don’t miss VentureLab’s “Ready, Set, Startup!” gala on April 6, 2024, at Atlassian, East Austin. Join us for an evening of community, innovation, and support for youth entrepreneurship education.
VentureLab is dedicated to fostering young innovators like Erin, whose entrepreneurial journey is a shining example of our mission in action. Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week to support our campaign, aiming to raise $10,000 by December 31st, enhanced by a generous matching challenge from Cirrus Logic. Your donation now counts twice, fueling the entrepreneurial dreams of young minds and securing a future filled with diverse leaders. Help us empower more youth to transform their dreams into tangible successes.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported VentureLab’s second annual Ready, Set, Startup! Gala. We’re thrilled to announce that, together, we raised $160,000 to support VentureLab programming! The event was an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food and drinks, exciting live and silent auctions, and a fun pitch event. The energy in the room was palpable as we gathered to celebrate and empower the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
VentureLab’s Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Desma Deitz as the organization’s new Executive Director. Deitz assumes the role at a crucial juncture, as VentureLab is experiencing significant growth and is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for all youth.
Ready Set Startup 2023 is more than just a fundraising event – it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who believe in the power of entrepreneurship education to change lives. As VentureLab marks its 10th anniversary, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating our journey and help us continue to empower the next generation of innovators and changemakers. See you in Austin!
Learn about VentureLab’s ten year impact report and the impact we had in the year 2022 alone. Thank you for your ongoing support of our organization and its mission.
We’re on a mission to create the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers by making entrepreneurship education accessible to ALL youth.
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