Email: rgarciaphd@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316116
I love teaching entrepreneurship because of the amazing innovations that students ideate and then create businesses around. I like the quote attributed to both Homer (the philosopher, not the father of Bart) and Steve Jobs, "The journey is the reward." I'm honored to be able to guide the WPI students through their journeys of not only learning about business ownership, but also actually building something - whether it’s a prototype, a minimally viable product (MVP) or a company. Being in a university setting provides students with a safety net to fail fast and pivot their ideas. No ...
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Email: apreci@wpi.edu
As the Director of the Business Development Lab at The WPI Business School, I am dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within our academic community. With a diverse background in founding and expanding companies across the US, Europe, and Asia, I bring a global perspective and a wealth of experience in Software as a Service (SaaS), Fintech, and Blockchain Applications.I have had the privilege of working with and leading diverse teams, which has honed my skills in business development, startup incubation, and strategic leadership. My passion lies in transforming groundbreaking ...
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Email: sbalasubramanian@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315957
As Assistant Dean of Business Programs, Sandhya spearheads efforts aimed at strengthening all aspects of the WPI Business School Student life cycle including strategic recruitment, retention, program development, partnerships, student engagement and career development. Sandhya leads the WBS Programs Team that advises students on curricular selection and academic progression. The Programs team develops long-term advising relationships with students and counsel’s learners on academic, administrative, professional, and disciplinary issues. Furthermore, the Programs team provides instructional ...
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Email: mchase3@wpi.edu
Micah Chase has been a founder and CEO for over 25 years successfully growing several startups into multi-million dollar companies. Experience in all phases of an enterprise, B2B, B2C, managing P&L, setting strategic direction, change management, product development, multichannel marketing, business development, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and M&A. • Checkerboard Ltd (1992-2017) is a leader in the design and manufacturing of fine social stationery. As CEO, Chase selected the strategic direction to navigate a mature industry resulting in consistent double-digit year ...
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