DukeCEO is an official non-profit organization founded by Duke University students, dedicated to empowering the next generation of global innovators. Recognized as Student Group of the Year, DukeCEO has quickly become one of the most dynamic and cross-disciplinary entrepreneurial communities in the U.S.

Our members range from undergraduates to postdoctoral researchers, connecting Duke with top talent across North and South Carolina, Silicon Valley, and leading universities worldwide. DukeCEO builds a high-impact platform that bridges talent, capital, and innovation—fostering collaboration among founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in frontier fields such as AI, FinTech, Biotech, Robotics, Gaming, and beyond.

Supported by Y Combinator partners who share our vision of empowering the next generation of global innovators.