The Office of Entrepreneurship

The hub of Lehigh's entrepreneurial ecosystem, we connect students, faculty, and partners with the resources and guidance to turn bold ideas into impactful ventures. We foster innovation and drive collaboration across the university.

Through the lens of entrepreneurial mindset, we’re creating Future Makers by:

empowering students to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who drive change and create value
equipping participants with skills and qualities that translate to both career advancement and personal satisfaction
connecting the Lehigh community to a deep network of support and experiences within our entrepreneurial sphere

Meet the Staff

Lisa Getzler

Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship

472 Vine Street

Chris Kauzmann ‘13, 14G

Innovator in Residence

Interim Director of Baker Institute

472 Vine Street

Kristin Laudenslager

Director of Marketing & Communications

Alumni Memorial Building

Michael “Mike” Rinkunas ’02 ’08G

Director, Lehigh Ventures Lab

Business Innovation Building, Second Floor

The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation

The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation is where smart, curious Lehigh students come to explore big ideas and develop entrepreneurial mindsets.

Lehigh Ventures Lab

The Lehigh Ventures Lab empowers faculty, recent graduates, and student entrepreneurs with comprehensive support to navigate the journey from initial idea to viable startup.

Entrepreneurship Kitchen Cabinet

This ad-hoc advisory group comprises accomplished alumni and parents who collaborate with the Office of Entrepreneurship in guiding students and faculty in transforming breakthrough ideas into tangible ventures. The Cabinet boasts a diverse roster of leaders in venture capital, technology innovation, and company building.

Frank Balcavage '01
Kevin Drucker '93
Tom Duerig '74
Julia Pardee '21
Sandy Stelling '91
Marc Tarpenning 'P27
Luke Traina '24
Jim Wassil '99
Mark Strauch '92