Innovation and Leadership Residency
 Professional Leadership DevelopmentDevelop your professional and leadership skills through our structured program! |  Shark TankWatch real life shark tank as entrepreneurs go up in front of venture capitalists! |  Collaborate with EntrepreneursGain experience in the start-up world by working with entrepreneurs to successfully bring their products to market! |  NetworkingNetwork with leading industry professionals from a diverse range of companies such as EY, PLL, and Lutron! |
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Mission Statement
Innovation and Leadership Residency bridges the gap between the academic and professional worlds by developing leadership skills through interdisciplinary experiential training.
ILR Success Stories
Gigawatt
Gigawatt was co-founded by ILR alumnus Jake Huber. Jake has been a program resident, student leader, and program company. Jake and his co-founders started Gigawatt in the Fall 2012 and rapidly gained momentum during the Fall of 2013, continuing into 2014.
Hackfit
Hackfit was founded by ILR alumnus Justin Mendelson. Justin was a program resident in 2010 while completing his Masters degree at Lehigh University. Justin was a program company during the Fall 2013 session shortly after launching in Boston. In 2014 Hackfit is spreading to a total of 10 cities across the U.S.
Other Companies
SquareKnot - Jason Rappaport
Founder & CEO
ILR Alumnus
SpokenLayer - Will Mayo
Founder & CEO
ILR Alumnus
HatchHouse - David Gritz
Cofounder
ILR Alumnus