Jacobson Award

2026 Winners Announced in Milestone Year for Jacobson Competition Published February 13, 2026 The Lauder Institute celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Jacobson Global Venture Awards—Lauder’s flagship pitch competition for student entrepreneurs. Established in 2017 through the generosity of Andrew Jacobson, WG93, and Lauder alumna Marina Kunis Jacobson, G93, WG93,…Read More

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies established the Jacobson Global Venture Awards in 2017 thanks to the generosity of Andrew Jacobson, WG’93, and Lauder alumna Marina Kunis Jacobson, G’93, WG’93. Venture Awards provide Lauder students with funding and resources to support their exemplary entrepreneurial ventures. Cash…Read More

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies established the Jacobson Global Venture Awards in 2017 thanks to the generosity of Andrew Jacobson, WG’93, and Lauder alumna Marina Kunis Jacobson, G’93, WG’93. Venture Awards provide Lauder students with resources to focus their energies on their entrepreneurial venture during…Read More

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies established the Jacobson Global Venture Awards in 2017 thanks to the generosity of Andrew Jacobson, WG’93, and Lauder alumna Marina Kunis Jacobson, G’93, WG’93. Venture Awards provide Lauder students with resources to focus their energies on their entrepreneurial venture during…Read More

Responsible Impact Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Jacobson Global Venture Awards A vibrant buzz filled the Lauder auditorium the morning of February 10th, as twenty-three teams prepared to present their business ventures to a panel of alumni. The Jacobson Global Venture Awards, established in 2017 by alumni Marina and…Read More