Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
Kristie DeJesus, Director
Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
BryantUniversity’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, slated to be located in the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC), will be a dynamic environment for aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life. The hub for innovation at 91AV, the center will offer foundational programming and funding support to inspire, educate, connect, and accelerate budding entrepreneurs.
Rooted in the design thinking framework and methodology, the center's programming will catalyze the knowledge, skills, and resources to turn ideas into successful businesses. Together with their foundational Bryanteducation, the center will support students by helping them create a positive change in society as start-up founders, corporate or social entrepreneurs, and leaders of family businesses.
“Our goal is to create a vibrant ecosystem where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry leaders can collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change.” - Kristie DeJesus, Director
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