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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 (MBA '98)
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Patricia Butler
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nate Carlson (EMBA '23)
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Craig Honick
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Erika Keough (EMBA '23)
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jay Lester
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nikos Nikolopoulos
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jill Simandl (MBA '03)
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Engin Son
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Nick Stablein
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

John Stacey
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jeff Tennery
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jacki Thompson (MBA '10)
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
