There are a number of things that I think make Tepper a great place to build a startup. What strikes me as most valuable is the way that faculty can guide you through the tough decisions of entrepreneurship. The Enterepreneurial Fellows program is so small that I know I get a lot of one-on-one time with professors.
I have a great number of mentors here, without whom I would be entirely lost. What's more is that there is a close-knit group of entrepreneurial students who I can bounce ideas off of or come to when I am having trouble.
It's hard to describe a good entrepreneurial environment, or even the ideal one, but I guess I would say that there are a few necessary ingredients. The first is a personable environment that doesn't feel intimidating or too large to be comfortable. The second is a group of experienced people who love to help. The third is passion.
I'm lucky enough to be in a place with all three.
