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From Weight Room to Startup: The Unexpected Origin of YumEats
YumEats is transforming mealtime for families facing feeding challenges. Inspired by co-founder Eric Markovcy’s experiences with his sons, the app uses rewards, progress tracking, and evidence-based methods to help children develop healthy eating habits while reducing screen dependence. Backed by funding from Lehigh University and a Kickstarter campaign, YumEats is set to launch in early 2025. With a strong team and ongoing research validating its impact, YumEats aims to create stress-free mealtimes and improve lives
Lehigh Alum Olivia Abrams ’21 to Appear on Shark Tank Season Finale
Lehigh alumna Olivia Abrams '21 and her father will pitch their innovative tick-removal product, TiCK MiTT, on ABC's Shark Tank season 16 finale on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Lehigh’s Student and Faculty Entrepreneurs Shine at Innovate! Celebrate! 2025
On April 29, Lehigh's Business Innovation Building became a vibrant hub of innovation and creativity as students, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered to celebrate Lehigh’s entrepreneurial "Future Makers" at the annual Innovate! Celebrate! award ceremony. The event showcased the entrepreneurial achievements and bold ideas driving the university’s thriving innovation ecosystem, featuring a dynamic student showcase where participants competed for the People’s Choice Award, a live Eureka! Grand Prize pitch competition, and a faculty showcase highlighting
Olivia Abrams ’21 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact List
Abrams is the cofounder of TiCK MiTT, a reusable, tick-removing glove. Olivia Abrams ’21 was named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact list for the TiCK MiTT, a tick-removing glove that can be used on people and pets.
PROFILE: Skyler Mott ’25, Lehigh Men’s Track and Field
A high jumper on the men’s track team, Skyler Mott ’25 is involved in numerous entrepreneurial ventures ranging from a chess nonprofit to a storage company.
Lehigh visit to TU Dortmund centers on entrepreneurship and regional development
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A Week of Entrepreneurial Exploration: Our TE-Week Experience
In early 2024, a team of 5 TU Dortmand DLAB students traveled to the USA to join the Technical Entrepreneurship (TE) week at Lehigh University. The DLAB participants found themselves immersed in a well-structured program designed to deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and international teamwork.
New Directors in the Office of Entrepreneurship
Announcing the addition of three exceptional leaders to the newly established Office of Entrepreneurship (OoE).
