Ben Walters, a Purdue junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering, minoring in Design and Innovation and Biological Sciences and pursuing a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is an enthusiastic student and leader.
On Tuesday, February 12th, over 100 Purdue Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation capstone students gathered to hear from five Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation alumni who are making “Giant Leaps” in their respective fields.
College of Health and Human Sciences and ENTR Senior Allison Hackman came to Purdue in the fall of 2015 looking for a way to turn her passion for helping others into a career where she can have a meaningful impact on the world.
It has been an action-packed semester with guest speakers, professional development workshops, celebrations of Entrepreneurship Week, and an event that will be taking place all year long — the 150th anniversary of Purdue’s founding.
Great leadership skills and innovative thinking starts with Purdue students pushing themselves to learn and grow as much as they can before they leave campus. This is certainly the case with ENTR and Purdue Polytechnic Institute student Brad Pawloski.
Peter Fuller, a new Instructor in the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, brings to the classroom stories of success, failure, and even a disaster or two. Two decades in the workforce and the experience of starting 15 companies, two industry associations, and one non-profit, has led Peter to his latest venture.
Meet Jacob Couture, a senior majoring in Finance and Management in the Krannert School of Management and pursuing a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At Purdue, Jacob has been taking great leaps to foster his entrepreneurial spirit.
Meet Tony Coiro, a Purdue 2012 College of Science graduate and recipient of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Tony is now the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for SpaceX.