Social Entrepreneurship
CUNY BA is pleased to offer a group mentoring program in which there will be an alumni mentor and up to 5 current CUNY BA students with the common theme “Social Entrepreneurship”.
In this group, students will understand the elements involved in creating a business and gain firsthand insight into the challenges that may arise. The group’s goal will be supported by CUNY BA alumnus Ethan Frisch, who will facilitate discussions and share best practices in a group setting.
ABOUT ETHAN FRISCH
Ethan Frisch graduated from CUNY BA in 2008 with concentrations in Conflict Studies and Education & Social Change. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that partners directly with smallholder farmers worldwide to source spices for professional chefs and home cooks.
A native New Yorker, entrepreneur, and activist for food systems and social justice, he leads Burlap & Barrel’s sourcing, culinary, and advocacy work. You can learn more about Ethan here: About – Burlap & Barrel
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a current student of the CUNY BA program in good academic standing
- have an Area of Concentration (AOC) related to the theme of social entrepreneurship such as financial sustainability, social change, nonprofit management, and other related fields of study
- Priority will be given to juniors and seniors who have approved AOC(s)
- Selected applicants will be expected to join two virtual meetings per semester through the academic year and attend a virtual kickoff meeting at the end of October
Applications are accepted from August 10, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Interested students must submit an APPLICATION HERE