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
Testimonials
Stories from our valued members
Leading The Anvil has been an incredible journey of empowering student entrepreneurs and turning bold ideas into reality.

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.

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.

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


















