Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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December 1, 2023

Two ENTR Alums with a Vision to Connect Others Through The Purdue Alumni Network

In the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship, Purdue University alumni consistently demonstrate their exceptional ability to drive innovation and create successful ventures. Recognizing the potential of Purdue entrepreneurship graduates, Ryan Kay and Andrew Stainko III, were inspired to create the Purdue...

December 1, 2023

Blending Food Science and Entrepreneurship

Kassandra Julian is a determined and passionate Purdue senior in Food Science, pursuing a minor in Fermentation and the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She is also involved in the Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute Program offered through the College...

December 1, 2023

Student Triumphs in Moonshot Pitch Competition with Innovative Energy Solution

In a remarkable showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial prowess, Suryansh Panwar, a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation student and double major in Applied Statistics and Statistics with a Math Emphasis from the College of Science, secured victory in the Moonshot...

December 1, 2023

From Student to Spirits Innovator- The Entrepreneurial Journey of Purdue

In the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship, the tales of those who turn their passions into thriving businesses are always captivating. One such individual is Ethan Hirsh, a recent Purdue graduate with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a...

December 1, 2023

Purdue Pickleball Club: A Tale of Rapid Growth and Triumph

Joey Powers, a senior in Computer Science, from Edina, MN, set to graduate in the spring of 2024, has a passion for technology that was nurtured from a young age. Encouraged by his father, he engaged in activities like coding,...

November 8, 2023

Purdue’s Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 18th in the Princeton Review’s and Entrepreneurship Magazine’s 2024 rankings.

Purdue University’s Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation moved up 10 slots in the Princeton Review’s and Entrepreneurship Magazine’s 2024 rankings of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. Purdue ranks 18th nationally and 8th in the Midwest. “Cross-campus entrepreneurship is one of Purdue’s strengths, and...

May 3, 2023

Welcome To Our New Instructor!

Welcome our new instructors to the ENTR Purdue team. We want to welcome Terry Robertson-Smith, Jorge Romero-Day and Lucas Woody.

Katie McNamee The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program is pleased to welcome Katie McNamee as an ENTR 46000 instructor. Katie graduated from Purdue with Highest Distinction for her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, was...

May 2, 2023

From 2008 Entrepreneurial Learning Community Participants to a $20M Series A Company

Former Freshman Entrepreneurial Learning Community participants Scott Wilson (Management, 2012) and Jonathan Perl (Computer Science) met during their first day of their ENTR 20000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation class. Both were in Purdue’s Entrepreneurial Learning Community program, which offers...

March 21, 2023

Recognizing Rita Baker’s Contributions to the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and Celebrating Her New Retirement Adventures

Rita Baker has been an integral part of the success of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program since 2007, when she became its second staff member. She began working at Purdue University in April 1980, as a Credentials Analyst...