As the Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs at WPI, I lead co-curricular initiatives to inspire and empower student innovators and entrepreneurs across campus. I oversee the university's i3Lab at the I&E Center, developing strategies, workshops, and events to support student-led startups and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial community.Key responsibilities include:Designing and managing innovation and entrepreneurship programs for students.Collaborating with alumni, industry experts, and mentors to build robust networks for student success.Supporting startup incubation and acceleration.Overseeing competitions, grants, and awards to fund student innovations.Teaching innovation and entrepreneurship courses within WPI's Business School.I am passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that champions student creativity and drives impactful outcomes.

Instructor for ETR 112X: Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Mindset, a course designed to equip students with the key principles and skills necessary for entrepreneurial success. The curriculum focuses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset through the exploration of opportunity recognition, creative problem-solving, risk assessment, adaptability, and resilience. Using real-world case studies and practical exercises, students are guided in navigating uncertainty, making informed decisions, and leveraging their strengths to drive meaningful innovation and change in today's dynamic environment.

The Business Development Lab (BDL) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA acts as a cutting-edge incubator, propelling startups from concept to commercialization. Our mission is centered on advancing STEM innovation, cultivating technical and entrepreneurial expertise, and making significant contributions to scientific and technological communities. We provide an integrated support ecosystem for STEM entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into market-ready solutions. Our customized strategy encompasses interdisciplinary technical skill enhancement, practical learning experiences, and a focus on launching ventures that use emerging technologies to address complex challenges and drive progress that contribute positively to society.Our GoalsAccelerate Startup Development: Expedite the journey from innovative idea to operational STEM enterprise, offering strategic insights and essential resources.· Enhance Technical and Entrepreneurial Expertise: Deliver specialized training and mentorship to refine both scientific know-how and business acumen for enduring achievement.· Foster Groundbreaking STEM Ventures: Motivate the development of enterprises that not only achieve market success but also deliver substantial benefits to the scientific and technological sectors.The BDL maintains close partnerships with other Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) in the greater Worcester area, including MBI, Solvus, WorcLab, Massachusetts Founders Network, MIT I-Corps, Venture Forum, and others. These collaborations enrich our ecosystem, connecting our startups with a broader network of resources, expertise, and opportunities for innovation and growth within the STEM landscape.

The Business Development Lab (BDL) is an interdisciplinary, co-curricular, experiential, learning-based laboratory at WPI that encourages students, faculty, and alumni to develop businesses around innovations that have a beneficial impact on people, society, and the planet. The BDL coaches startups to ready them for the investment stage, and the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Angel Investors and Venture Capital firms.

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