Arthur M Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

The Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership is a non-profit organization based in Clemson, South Carolina. It is a relatively small organization, with a team of five employees. The institute offers a range of services and programs aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among Clemson students, faculty, and staff. These include intensive semester-long internships known as Entrepreneurs-In-Residence and Analysts-In-Residence programs, allowing students to gain practical experience. Additionally, they run initiatives such as the Living-Learning Community, which fosters entrepreneurial dialogue, and the Pitch Smackdown, a competition awarding prize money for winning business pitches. A key aspect of the Spiro Institute's work is the Venture Accelerator, situated at 107 Sloan Street in Downtown Clemson. This facility serves as a hub for entrepreneurial endeavors, providing workspace, workshops, mentoring, and advising support to individuals and teams seeking to launch or advance their ventures. To connect with the Arthur M. Spiro Institute, interested parties can visit their website at clemson.edu/centers-institutes/spiro/service/index.html.