Belmont ETP – Thomas F. Cone Center for Entrepreneurship

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

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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Big Idea Week

Nov 3-7

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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

Nov 3-7

Big Idea Week

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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.

Nov 3

"What's Your Big Idea?"

JMC 570

10:00 am

We’re kicking off BIG IDEA WEEK with an inspiring workshop designed to help you uncover your WHY. What motivates you? What makes you unique? What impact do you want to make in the world? Discover how your passions and talents can spark your next great entrepreneurial idea as we get back to the heart of innovation.

Nov 5

Made from Scratch: Finding Success without a Recipe

Frist College of Medicine 1200

10:00 am

Join us for our Big Idea Week Keynote with Mignon Francois, founder of The Cupcake Collection. She will share her story of building the multi-million dollar cupcake empire. We may even have some tasty treats!

Nov 5

Lunch Discussion with Mignon Francois

TBD

12:00 pm

Mignon has built a multi-million dollar cupcake empire. Following her 10am Keynote, a select group of students will join her for lunch. During this time, students will share their own business ideas and gain advice and feedback from Mignon.

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.