About us

Helping students become startup founders

Our collaborations include:

Values

Values

Values

The DNA behind our community

A Hub for Connections

We bring entrepreneurs together through networking events, socials, and conferences across the Midwest, creating opportunities to meet collaborators, mentors, and investors.

A Hub for Connections

We bring entrepreneurs together through networking events, socials, and conferences across the Midwest, creating opportunities to meet collaborators, mentors, and investors.

A Hub for Connections

We bring entrepreneurs together through networking events, socials, and conferences across the Midwest, creating opportunities to meet collaborators, mentors, and investors.

Resources that Drive Growth

From cash prizes to specialized programming, we provide the tools and support entrepreneurs need to refine ideas and push their ventures forward.

Resources that Drive Growth

From cash prizes to specialized programming, we provide the tools and support entrepreneurs need to refine ideas and push their ventures forward.

Resources that Drive Growth

From cash prizes to specialized programming, we provide the tools and support entrepreneurs need to refine ideas and push their ventures forward.

Built by Students

The Anvil is built by students, for students. At Purdue, a leader in entrepreneurship, we create a space where founders share experiences, learn together, and grow side by side.

Built by Students

The Anvil is built by students, for students. At Purdue, a leader in entrepreneurship, we create a space where founders share experiences, learn together, and grow side by side.

Built by Students

The Anvil is built by students, for students. At Purdue, a leader in entrepreneurship, we create a space where founders share experiences, learn together, and grow side by side.

Impact

Impact

Impact

Where student entrepreneurs find support to grow

1500+

Students Impacted

1500+

Students Impacted

1500+

Students Impacted

12+

Years of Impact

12+

Years of Impact

12+

Years of Impact

80+

Startups Supported

80+

Startups Supported

80+

Startups Supported

100K

Funding & Awards

100K

Funding & Awards

100K

Funding & Awards

How it works

How it works

How it works

How The Anvil shapes
your experience

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Join a Vibrant Community

Join The Anvil as an analyst in marketing, events, or finance and develop valuable skills while contributing to real projects.

Access Exclusive Opportunities

As a member, participate in networking events, speaker series, conferences, and more. Gain experience that strengthens your entrepreneurial mindset.

Turn Ideas into Action

Bring your ideas to life with a community that values action. The Anvil gives you the tools, feedback, and collaborators to make it happen.

Team

Team

Team

A team built on expertise and collaboration

Bernardo Moreira

Co-president

Bernardo Moreira

Co-president

Bernardo Moreira

Co-president

Elisa Damascena

Co-president

Elisa Damascena

Co-president

Elisa Damascena

Co-president

Abhi Dukkipati

Vice President

Abhi Dukkipati

Vice President

Abhi Dukkipati

Vice President

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

Vitoria Didone

Head of Marketing

Vitoria Didone

Head of Marketing

Vitoria Didone

Head of Marketing

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Felipe da Paixao

Head of Events

Felipe da Paixao

Head of Events

Felipe da Paixao

Head of Events

Testimonials

Stories from our valued members

Leading The Anvil has been an incredible journey of empowering student entrepreneurs and turning bold ideas into reality.

Daniel Smith

Bernardo Chalaça

Co-President

By being part of The Anvil, I found a community of likeminded people who want to positively impact student entrepreneurs.

Vitória Didone

Head of Marketing

Organizing BoilerLaunch gave me the chance to bring visionary speakers and startups together in an inspiring environment.

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Managing The Anvil’s finances taught me how to balance creativity with strategy to ensure the club’s sustainable growth.

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

The Anvil provided me the opportunity to support founders, build partnerships, and strengthen Purdue’s entrepreneurial community.

Abhinav Dukkipati

Vice President

Working as a Marketing Analyst at The Anvil allowed me to grow our brand’s impact and connect with hundreds of aspiring innovators.

Ananya Manchiganti

Marketing Analyst

Testimonials

Stories from our valued members

Leading The Anvil has been an incredible journey of empowering student entrepreneurs and turning bold ideas into reality.

Daniel Smith

Bernardo Chalaça

Co-President

By being part of The Anvil, I found a community of likeminded people who want to positively impact student entrepreneurs.

Vitória Didone

Head of Marketing

Organizing BoilerLaunch gave me the chance to bring visionary speakers and startups together in an inspiring environment.

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Managing The Anvil’s finances taught me how to balance creativity with strategy to ensure the club’s sustainable growth.

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

The Anvil provided me the opportunity to support founders, build partnerships, and strengthen Purdue’s entrepreneurial community.

Abhinav Dukkipati

Vice President

Working as a Marketing Analyst at The Anvil allowed me to grow our brand’s impact and connect with hundreds of aspiring innovators.

Ananya Manchiganti

Marketing Analyst

Testimonials

Stories from our valued members

Leading The Anvil has been an incredible journey of empowering student entrepreneurs and turning bold ideas into reality.

Daniel Smith

Bernardo Chalaça

Co-President

By being part of The Anvil, I found a community of likeminded people who want to positively impact student entrepreneurs.

Vitória Didone

Head of Marketing

Organizing BoilerLaunch gave me the chance to bring visionary speakers and startups together in an inspiring environment.

Arnav Basu

Head of BoilerLaunch

Managing The Anvil’s finances taught me how to balance creativity with strategy to ensure the club’s sustainable growth.

Gavin Wernert

Head of Finance

The Anvil provided me the opportunity to support founders, build partnerships, and strengthen Purdue’s entrepreneurial community.

Abhinav Dukkipati

Vice President

Working as a Marketing Analyst at The Anvil allowed me to grow our brand’s impact and connect with hundreds of aspiring innovators.

Ananya Manchiganti

Marketing Analyst

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