The Office of Entrepreneurship
Congratulations Class of 2026!
Every May, we get to do one of our favorite things: celebrate the seniors who made our programs richer, our community stronger, and our work more meaningful. This year's graduating class brought curiosity, grit, and more than a few ideas worth watching. We couldn't be prouder to have been part of your Lehigh journey.
Innovate! Celebrate! 2026: From 'What If?' to What's Real
The annual Innovate! Celebrate! event was less a ceremony than a demonstration. On the evening of April 28, Lehigh University's Office of Entrepreneurship filled the room with confetti, applause, and something harder to manufacture: proof. Proof that curiosity, when given the right ecosystem, becomes something real.
A Recipe for Entrepreneurship Success: Meet Lehigh’s New “Kitchen Cabinet” of Advisors
Nine pioneering entrepreneurs and innovators have joined forces with Lehigh University to help cultivate the future of entrepreneurship. This newly formed "Entrepreneurship Kitchen Cabinet" — an ad-hoc advisory group — comprises accomplished alumni and parents who will collaborate with the Office of Entrepreneurship, 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, ranging from Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning to rising star Julia Pardee ’21. Members include Frank Balcavage ’01, Kevin Drucker ’93, Tom Duerig ’74, Sandy Stelling ’91, Luke Traina ’'24, Jim Wassil ’'99, and Mark Strauch '92. Working alongside President Joseph Helble ’82 and Lisa Getzler, Vice Provost of Entrepreneurship, the Cabinet will tackle special projects.
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.
The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation
The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation is where Lehigh students turn innovation into action through hands-on entrepreneurship and design thinking training.
