The Cone Center for Entrepreneurship empowers students with the entrepreneurial mindset and equips them with the skills and competencies to build and deploy transformative ideas. 

Founder of the Month

Leo Dunlevy

Entrepreneurship '26

Dunlevy Productions is a media production company started by Leo Dunlevy that helps real estate professionals and personal brands grow and get noticed with quality visual content creation. Leo was recently named Belmont's Entrepreneur of the Year!

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Bruin Bodega Grand Opening

Oct 10

2006 Belmont Blvd
10:00 am

Student business directory begins development.

View current student businesses and register your own to be published in our new directory.

Program Ranks 5th in the South.

Belmont University’s Entrepreneurship Program within the Jack C. Massey College of Business continues to excel as Tennessee’s premier entrepreneurship program according to “The Princeton Review” and “Entrepreneur” magazine’s latest rankings.

Upcoming Events

Oct 10

Bruin Bodega Grand Opening

2006 Belmont Blvd
10:00 am
Celebrate the Grand Opening of our NEW Student-Run Store: Bruin Bodega is a vibrant campus market spotlighting alumni-founded food brands and serving as a launchpad for Belmont student entrepreneurs to debut their own CPG (consumer packaged goods) products. In partnership with Conexion Américas’ Mesa Komal kitchen, we also feature collaborations with local chefs to bring fresh, culturally diverse flavors to our shelves. Whether you’re grabbing a snack or discovering the next big brand, Bruin Bodega is your go-to destination for fun, fresh, and community-rooted food—right in the heart of Belmont and open to all our Nashville neighbors.

Oct 16-30

Start-Up Sprint

JCM 5th Floor
You’ve completed the Idea Bootcamp and now you’re ready for the next steps. This is a two-week (October 16-30) focused time dedicated to discovering, testing & prototyping your entire business model directly with customers through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and more! This program is designed for students actively pursuing their business.

Oct 20

NEXT Awards

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
5:30 pm
NEXT Awards and Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame is entrepreneurship’s biggest night to honor the up and comers, the game-changers and those that have left a legacy in their wake. Hosted by Nashville Entrepreneur Center as a signature fundraising event, the night celebrates exceptional businesses across Middle Tennessee. All tickets have been reserved.

Nov 3-7

Big Idea Week

Locations TBD
Hosted by the Cone Center for Entrepreneurship, this week-long programming is designed to help you discover your purpose and advance your big ideas through workshops, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities. More details *including our key note speaker* will be announced soon!

Meet our Entrepreneurs in Residence

Our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are available to mentor and guide any Belmont student. Whether you’re just starting out – or have been running your business for years – our EIRs provide practical advice, guidance, and support for your entrepreneurial journey.

Erin O. Anderson

Entrepreneurship & Music Business ’06

Annika Baylis

Social Entrepreneurship + Theology '22

Clark Buckner

Entrepreneurship '13

Megan Feeman

Music Business ’15

Drew Lamb

Entrepreneurship ’14

All Belmont students are invited to Founder's Club!

Members receive special access to mentors, events, and tools to get their business growing!

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fridays

JCM 5th Floor