The Cone Center gives Belmont students, alumni, and founders the programs, mentors, and community to move an idea from a napkin sketch to a real venture.
Dream it. Build it. Grow it. The Entrepreneur Pipeline is your step-by-step guide to turning ideas into thriving ventures — open to all majors, designed to fuel bold entrepreneurs like you.
Our student-run businesses give students hands-on experience running a business, from ideation to execution — real "learning labs" in marketing, finance, and operations.
We provide the Nashville community with a rotating list of thoughtfully curated collections of clothing, accessories, and gifts from the best emerging local designers and brands. Featuring art, jewelry, and designs made by Belmont students and alumni — your go-to boutique for gifts, clothing, and unique items.
A vibrant campus market spotlighting alumni-founded food brands and serving as a launchpad for Belmont student entrepreneurs to debut their own CPG products. In partnership with Conexión Américas' Mesa Komal kitchen, we feature collaborations with local chefs — fun, fresh, and community-rooted food for the whole Belmont neighborhood.
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 and support.
Founder, Olivia Management
Entrepreneurship & Music Business '06
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Members receive special access to mentors, events, and tools to get their business growing. Fall 2026 meeting dates:
We're excited to support Belmont students from all majors in their ventures. Register yours to be published here.
Alayna Rindler · Entrepreneurship
Heaven's Sweet Shoppe is my way of spreading Heaven's sweetness to those around me — whether it's a wedding, birthday, promotion, or a sunny day.
Delaney Kelly · Experiential Design
A multidisciplinary designer crafting artistic experiences for go-getters — branding, web, exhibit, and space design.
Jesse Hartland · Entrepreneurship
Fulfills the vision of plastic recycling we've been sold for decades — turning discarded plastic into a building material that compromises nothing.
Leo Dunlevy · Entrepreneurship
A Nashville media production company creating commercial-level short-form content, drone videography, and promotional videos for luxury brands.
Our alumni have founded over 900 businesses in 135 cities and 8 countries around the world.
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