Center for Innovation and Leadership

Department Overview

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) provides opportunities for the Swarthmore community to develop the skills to lead, innovate and create value. Through experiential learning, engaging programs, internships, mentorship, and funding, we offer the tools for students to improve the world around them- by starting a new venture or leading in their community. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Entrepreneurship Mentorship Collective

Label: November 3rd | 8pm-9pm | Zoom

Register HERE

Join this casual, virtual gathering of founders, makers, investors, artists, designers, engineers, and curious minds connecting around a shared interest in entrepreneurship. No previous entrepreneurship experience necessary- this is a space to ask questions and hear a range of perspectives from alumni and students.

Ask An Alum...about technology, privacy and making a difference

Label: November 10th | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | LibLab

Nancy Mandujano '13 and Mark Serrano '14 are co-founders of aboboTech, a privacy-first clinic management software focused on reproductive health. They leverage innovations in end-to-end encryption, accessibility, and human-centered design to break down barriers to accessing care— helping to protect bodily autonomy and the fundamental right to data privacy. And Nancy studied Education and Anthropology!

Hackathon

Label: November 14th - November 15th | 6 p.m. start | Haverford College

The Tri-Co Hackathon brings students together from Haverford, Swarthmore, and Bryn Mawr in a collaborative learning environment to engage in innovative problem solving with digital technology. Teams of 2-5 students have 24 hours to ideate and create a deliverable project that answers a specific problem. The weekend begins on a Friday with students forming teams and discussing project ideas. They have until 4:00 pm on Saturday to finalize their projects before they present to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes. 

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Ask An Alum… about food businesses and investing

Label: TBD

David Choe, ‘01, Partner at Clover Capital, Private investment firm focused on acquiring and investing in food & beverage companies. David will share his journey from Swat to food investing and then answer questions from students.

Lunch will be provided.

Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

McCabe Banquet Spring 2025

McCabe Banquet Spring 2025

2024 Innovation Fellows

2024 Innovation Fellows

Student presents during Dinnovators

Student presents during Dinnovators.

Hackathon Fall 2025

Hackathon Fall 2025

2024 Leadership in Practice

2024 Leadership in Practice series with the Department of Peace and Conflict studies.

Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

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