Incubate and de-risk your startup by joining Madison Inc. where you’ll receive expert guidance and strategic direction. As the core of our entrepreneurship ecosystem, Madison Inc. offers personalized support through monthly meetings with GCFE staff, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence and dedicated advisors. You’ll set clear, actionable goals to propel your business forward - all while balancing your academic commitments.
Through a combination of custom-tailored events and exclusive connections with local professionals and JMU alumni entrepreneurs, you’ll gain critical insights and build a network of support. Monthly cohort meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with fellow emerging entrepreneurs, fostering a community of innovation.
Admissions are rolling – join Madison Inc. today and become part of the entrepreneurial hub that powers success at JMU.
Student Spotlight of 2023
Anya Strogonova
Anya Strogonova is a Political Science major and Environmental Studies minor who often looks at problems through a lens of sustainability. Anya created her business, Forever Mark, to battle the issue of single-use plastic waste in academia. She is developing a replacement for dry erase markers; one that is biodegradable and made from hemp. Anya participates in Madison Inc. and is a member of the GCFE Student Ambassador Club.
Jared Marcus
Jared Marcus is an Accounting major with a minor in Music Industry. His dedication to study music at JMU comes from a deep-rooted love of hip-hop/rap. He writes, performs, engineers and releases music with themes of self-love and personal growth. In addition to participating in Madison Inc., Jared was selected for Dukes Venture Accelerator ’24 and is a current member of the GCFE Student Ambassador Club.
Nicholas Jordan
Nicholas Jordan is majoring in Computer Information Systems with a Cyber Security Management concentration. He developed a love for good food at a young age which inspired him to create The Preparation Kitchen. This business offers step-by-step multimedia meal preparation lessons about the instruments available in your kitchen to the skills needed to plan meals before reaching the grocery store. In addition to participating in Madison Inc., Nicholas was selected for Dukes Venture Accelerator ’24 and is a current member of the GCFE Student Ambassador Club.
Jacob McMurdy
Jacob McMurdy is a Communications major and an Entrepreneurship minor. After developing a knack for landscaping, Jacob created Green Brush LLC, a company that provides a “small-town customer service” feel while bringing clients’ ideal curb appeal visions to life. In addition to participating in Madison Inc., Jacob is a part of the GCFE Student Ambassador Club.
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