Should You Start a Startup Now / Workshop
Have an idea you’re excited about, but not sure if now is the right time to build it? Join us for a candid conversation with Jaylen Coleman, founder of ATP and co-founder of Trench Sports, about how to know when it’s time to launch, keep exploring, or wait. We’ll talk about pursuing an ambitious idea while balancing classes, relationships, personal growth, and all the opportunities available at Duke.
Should You Start a Startup Now?
Founders Fridays Session with Guest Speaker Jaylen Coleman
Friday, Sept. 4 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Wilkinson 017
All Duke students welcome — no RSVP, just show up!
Have an idea you’re excited about, but not sure if now is the right time to build it?
Join us for a candid conversation with Jaylen Coleman, founder of ATP and co-founder of Trench Sports, about how to know when it’s time to launch, keep exploring, or wait. We’ll talk about pursuing an ambitious idea while balancing classes, relationships, personal growth, and all the opportunities available at Duke.
Jaylen is a former Duke football player and biomedical engineer with a master’s in engineering management. Today, he’s building technology at the intersection of sports, movement, and performance through ATP, a biomechanics company helping athletes and coaches visualize movement in 3D, and Trench Sports, an interactive hitting pad that tracks the force, accuracy, and angle of every impact.
About Founders Fridays
Founders Fridays are informal monthly mentoring sessions where Duke students can get advice, work through challenges, and connect with Christensen Center leaders and fellow student founders at any stage of their journey.
Fall 2026 dates
Wilkinson 017 | Fridays from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Sept 4
- Oct 2
- Nov 6
- Dec 4
