VDC Community Sessions
Just getting started in the world of startups?
VDC Community Sessions are for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, whether you have an idea you want to develop, you want to get inspired to create a new idea, or you want to join a community of people trying to navigate the world of entrepreneurship together. Community Sessions will help you develop personally and professionally through exercises like idea creation, goal planning and constant feedback. You do not need an idea to get started. All UD students are welcome. No obligations. No commitments.
VDC Community Sessions are held every Wednesday night 6 - 7 p.m. at the Venture Development Center during the spring and fall semesters.
Integrated Topic Discussions
Weekly VDC Community Sessions feature student-selected topics in entrepreneurship, concluding with resources for deeper learning. Paired into a cohesive weekly schedule with VentureOn Alumni Advising at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays, these sessions create a unified experience where alumni reinforce discussion topics with real-world, practical insights.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, you do not need an idea to attend the VDC Community sessions. Students with and without ideas are welcome to join. Just show up!
VDC Community Sessions are open to all University of Delaware undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major or area of study.
VDC Community Sessions are offered every Wednesday night from 6p-7p, throughout the calendar year - fall semester, winter term (via Zoom), and spring semester and summer term (via Zoom).
It's okay! VDC Community Sessions are designed to be flexible: come when you can. You are not obligated to attend every session (although you are welcome to) and there is no committment if you attend a session to try it out.
VDC Community Sessions are free.
VDC Community Sessions explore innovation, creativity, startups, and social ventures. Specific weekly topics are student-selected, meaning you pick what you want to learn.
Horn Entrepreneurship offers a variety of programs for more developed ideas and startups. Most likely, your next step will be VentureOn.
If you are unsure, talk to us! Staff and faculty team members are happy to help. You can also fill out our welcome form.