veale institute for entrepreneurship

With summer internships in full swing—and fall career fairs just weeks away—Case Western Reserve University students are introducing themselves to supervisors, mentors and recruiters at lightning speed. That’s where a tight, well‑told elevator pitch comes in handy: a 30‑second story that sparks…

Dr. Melissa Krebs (Ph.D. '10), founder and CEO of GelSana Therapeutics, is driving transformative innovation in the $78 billion wound care market. Her company, based in Aurora, Colorado, is developing novel hydrogel materials that promote faster healing for chronic wounds by reducing inflammation…

Degrees completed: MD, BA Degree programs at CWRU: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2025 Meet Zain Khawaja, a dedicated medical student at CWRU with a passion for venture capital, public policy, and building community. Since joining the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund in 2021, Zain has been an integral part…

When Nyasha Machote walked across the stage in May 2025, he carried more than just a diploma—he carried the momentum of a startup poised to disrupt the healthcare access space. His journey into entrepreneurship began with an internship at LaunchNET, a TED Talk, and an inspiring community of student…

Artur Grabowski (CWR '07) is the founder of Extendify, a company focused on simplifying website creation within the WordPress ecosystem. He transitioned into the WordPress space after gaining valuable experience at Adobe and Automattic. Artur's entrepreneurial journey with Extendify has provided…

Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Mark Gorski (JD ‘07), who is the co-founder and CEO of Sports Data Labs as well as an adjunct professor at the CWRU School of Law. Mark’s longstanding interest in sports and experiences as a college athlete led him to pursuing a path in sports after…

Major: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Minor: Entrepreneurship Graduating: December 2025 Meet CWRU Alumni Venture Fund Fellow Amos Langsner, a mechanical engineering student at CWRU who’s passionate about innovation, design, and real-world problem solving. Amos works as a research engineer in a…

On April 8, the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the 2025 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition at Sears think[box]. The competition challenged participants to share ideas across four areas: an idea track, research track, social impact track, and venture track. Krupa Venkatesan and…

Interested in learning how entrepreneurship can be used to solve social and environmental problems or building your own social enterprise project? Consider applying for the 2025-26 ThinkImpact fellowship, which aims to develop and promote businesses that create positive impacts for communities,…

Major: Biomedical Engineering, BSE Graduating: May 2025 Meet Evelin Urbancsok, a driven biomedical engineering student graduating this May with a global perspective and a growing passion for venture capital. Originally from Hungary, Evelin has already built an impressive track record—working…