Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association at WashU

Startups and venture capital at WashU.

EVCA brings WashU students together to learn about starting companies, meet St. Louis founders and investors, and explore careers in venture capital.

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What we do

Explore entrepreneurship with other students.

Find resources for your business idea, meet other students interested in startups, and follow our plans for founder talks, office hours, and company visits.

No startup or finance experience needed.

Browse startup resources

Founder and investor conversations
Mentorship and office hours
Company visits and startup showcases
Startup and investing careers

WashU students gathered for a speaker at the Skandalaris Center — Students at the 2026 Skandalaris Fall Hackathon.

Leadership

Meet the team.

About EVCA

Quintrel Brown

Co-President

Olin MBA 2027 candidate, Kre8 Spaces CEO, and Navy veteran.

Justin Traenkle

Co-President

Olin MBA 2027 candidate and Voya Energy MBA Associate with a background in engineering, energy, and AgTech.

Justin Lapid

VP of Partnerships

Olin MBA 2026 candidate and Army veteran. Leads EVCA’s partnerships with founders and investors.

In planning

St. Louis Innovation Symposium

We’re planning a student event with founders and investors in MedTech, AgTech, and EdTech. The date and speakers will be announced once confirmed.

See symposium plans

Status: In planning
Date: To be announced
Location: WashU campus
Topics: MedTech, AgTech, and EdTech

For WashU students

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