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Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

Students and faculty receive access to venturing support through the Batten Institute’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR)  program. Founders, investors and industry leaders provide mentorship and strategic guidance through office hours, idea exchanges and participation in community meetings.

To request a meeting with an EIR, please complete this form.

Mike Benzian

Mike Benzian (MBA '98)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Patricia Butler

Patricia Butler

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nate Carlson

Nate Carlson (EMBA '23)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Craig Honick

Craig Honick

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Erika Keough

Erika Keough (EMBA '23)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jay Lester

Jay Lester

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nikos Nikolopoulos

Nikos Nikolopoulos

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jill Simandl

Jill Simandl (MBA '03)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Engin Son

Engin Son

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nick Stablein

Nick Stablein

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

John Stacey

John Stacey

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jeff Tennery

Jeff Tennery

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jacki Thompson

Jacki Thompson (MBA '10)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Dasha Tyshlek

Dasha Tyshlek

Entrepreneur-in-Residence