The goal of this group is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and lucky encounters between Duke entrepreneurs.  We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success. 

History: Started by Jon Fjeld, T. Reid Lewis, Howie Rhee with a connection by Danny Briere. Michael Cann presented a similar idea a couple months prior. Let's go Duke!

Co-Chairs

• Michael Cann, Jr. '95, Co-Chair
• T. Reid Lewis '84, Co-Chair
• Tom Powell '09, Co-Chair
• Howie Rhee '04, Co-Chair

Committee Chairs

• Alumni Profiles - Jozef Krakora '10, 
• Angel Pitch Event - Michael Cann, Jr. '95
• EntreMentoring - See page for details
• Events - Matthew Yung '08 '09
• E-house - Sidney Primas '12
• PR - T. Reid Lewis '84
• Social Media Strategy - Tom Powell '09
• Volunteer Recruitment - Howie Rhee '04
• Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative - See page for details

Board Members

• Maureen Farrell '01

Ex-Officio Board Members

• Larry Boyd '07
• Bobby Brenman '09
• George Dorfman '85
• Jon Fjeld '90
• Brad Fox
• Erin Gasch '95, '03
• Jeff Glass '99
• Kim Hanauer '02
• Cam Lawler '02, '08
• Barry Myers '89, '91
• Matt Nash
• Tom Powell '09, Student Co-Chair
• Howie Rhee '04, Co-Chair
• Rose Ritts '84

Task Force - 2008-2009

DukeGEN had a Task Force that guided it's formation from April 2008 to September 2009

The DukeGEN Task Force is comprised of students, staff, and alumni from across Duke's many schools.