Designing programs where ideas become companies

I work at the intersection of universities, startups, and international innovation ecosystems—building and scaling founder programs that translate research, talent, and ambition into real-world impact.

My Approach

I’m a program manager working within a nationally recognized, university-based entrepreneurship initiative, where I design and deliver startup acceleration and founder support programs for founders from around the world, in close partnership with universities, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.

My work is execution-focused: building programs founders actually use, partnerships that scale across institutions and borders, and clear reporting that communicates outcomes to leadership and funders.

Selected Work

Global Entrepreneur in Residence — Annual Outcomes & Impact Report (2025)


Program design, execution, and institutional reporting for a multi-university entrepreneurship initiative supporting founders from around the world. View report.

Founder Acceleration & Investor Engagement


A short feature video highlighting how Global EIR connects immigrant founders with startup capital, industry expertise, and university placements, through perspectives from founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. Watch video.

University–Startup Talent Pathways


Design and delivery of a quarterly convening - Emerging Tech Connect -bringing together university students with startup founders and emerging technology companies, creating hands-on exposure to innovation careers and early-stage ventures. View program.

How I Think

I focus on building pathways rather than one-off programs—structures that help founders move from discovery to deployment with clarity and support. Strong innovation ecosystems depend on thoughtful design, trust across institutions, and incentives that align founders, partners, and investors. My role is to create the connective tissue that allows ideas, talent, and capital to move efficiently across disciplines and borders.

Closing

This page accompanies my application for the Innovation (Program) Manager role at the University of Basel and offers a brief view into how I design, deliver, and think about entrepreneurship programs within academic institutions.