Alumni ENGAGEMENT
The Columbia alumni community assist students in learning about innovation, design, and entrepreneurship to foster connections, form teams, provide access to funding and support early stage ventures. As a member of the Columbia community, you have a uniquely important role to play. Alumni are invited to get involved and support students throughout the year in the following ways.
Columbia Alumni
Blueprint Mentorship Program
Ready to connect, grow, and succeed? Join a vibrant network of Columbia Engineers. Mentor the next generation, share your expertise, and discover new career opportunities. This is your Blueprint—to connect, give back, and chart your path forward.
Get Involved
Become a Judge
Review and score 1 minute pitch videos for applicants, providing suggestions for improvement (October – November) as they prepare for a live pitch. Apply Now
Review executive summaries and 4-minute pitch videos to provide feedback to students (February – March) and help determine the top finalists selected to receive seed funding.
Offer 1-1 Mentor Meetings
Mentors offer students 20 minute office hours to provide feedback on various elements of a startup including pitch decks, industry related & technical questions, GTM strategy. Contact Us
Visit Campus
Opportunities are available for alumni to be a guest speaker on a range of topics including funding, industry topics, market trends and more during monthly networking forums. Contact Us
Host a group
Support site visits through your network to provide students with exposure to different industries in-person, engage with professionals, and gain insights. Contact Us