New Venture Lab

Gonzaga’s New Venture Lab (NVL) is a student-run program that consults local entrepreneurs for nine weeks each Fall and Spring semester.

Student Program Directors lead the development of a personalized work scope with entrepreneurs and student Project Managers.

Project Managers are assigned a team of five student consultants who create various deliverables for their entrepreneurs depending on their skills, interests, industry, and discipline.

Some examples of these project deliverables include social media strategies, financial analysis, or database research.

Project Managers are responsible for:

  1. Communicating with their entrepreneurs weekly
  2. Interviewing student consultants for the following semester
  3. Engaging in community events on or off campus
  4. Leading their teams to ensure the success of their entrepreneurs’ goals/scope.

Each project provides students with real-world experience they can apply to their careers, empowering them to become more involved in the Spokane entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Check out our FAQ tabs for more information, and please feel free to reach out to us at NewVentureLab@Gonzaga.edu.

New Venture Lab: Learn Business by Doing Business

Meet the Program Directors!

Izzy May

Izzy May

Major Computer Science, Minors - Entrepreneurial Leadership, Mathematics

New Venture Lab has given me the opportunity grow as a professional, take on challenges I otherwise would not have been exposed to, and apply my coursework to real world situations. I have seen firsthand the immense value NVL brings both to student teams and to Spokane's startup community. Working with a wide range of businesses and professionals has not only honed my leadership abilities but also equipped me to strategically apply these experiences to my career path.

Tommy Snycerski

Tommy Snycerski

Major Computer Science

Since joining New Venture Lab, I have found immense value in working with businesses in the Spokane area. This program has provided me with unique experiences that have significantly contributed to my professional growth. Seeing our student work implemented into companies and producing tangible results has been a personal highlight.

Yajaira Valentinez

Yajaira Valentinez

Major - Business Admin. Concentration - finance, Minor - Entrepreneurial Leadership and Computer Science

Grad year - 2025 New Venture Lab has been instrumental in my professional growth, immersing me in Spokane's entrepreneurship scene and expanding my network. Through the program, I've not only identified areas for improvement in my entrepreneurial endeavors, but also applied classroom learnings to make meaningful contributions to business and connect with like-minded individuals.”

NVL Facts and Figures

2002

New Venture Lab formed

16-20

Entrepreneurs participate each year

6

Student consultants assigned to a project

50+

Gonzaga students involved each semester

Contact the Gonzaga New Venture Lab