Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship

Jadon Wyant was drawn to the sixth floor of Sears think[box] for the promise of free coffee. Then a second-year undergraduate student, Wyant discovered his go-to study spot in the quiet, collaborative space. But it gave him more than just a place to prepare for exams and complete homework; it is…

Michael LaFramboise (CWR '18) is the CEO and co-founder of Aurelius Systems, a San Francisco-based defense startup developing autonomous laser systems to shoot down drones. Their flagship product, Archimedes, is a cost-effective, scalable robotic turret that combines advanced sensors, AI, and high…

Alexander Chen (CWR ’25) is the co-founder of Premed Cheatsheet, an online resource designed to help aspiring medical students navigate the often confusing premed journey. Chen graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and is now a first-year medical…

Stories can be the gift that keeps on giving, and for Helena Fynn, this could not be more true. Helena is a sophomore at CWRU majoring in Biology and English, with minors in chemistry, music, and dance. With the support of a LaunchNET grant, she is developing her enterprise, The Storyteller, a…

For Mark Takasaki, balancing academics, athletics, and entrepreneurship has become second nature. A double major in finance and accounting at Case Western Reserve University, Takasaki is also pursuing Weatherhead School of Management's integrated Master of Finance program and is set to graduate in…

For Apeksha Malik, stepping into the world of entrepreneurship has been a journey of both curiosity and courage. Originally from Queens, New York, Apeksha is a senior at Case Western Reserve University, double-majoring in Computer Science and Applied Data Science. This past summer, she interned…

Earlier this month, Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University was recognized at the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s 19th annual Best of Tech Awards, which celebrates the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation across Cleveland’s technology community. Recognized through an…

Ya-Ting Liao Associate Professor, Faculty Director of the UL Fire and Combustion Laboratories, Case Western Reserve University 2023-2024 Veale Faculty Fellow Area of Focus: Studying fire dynamics and combustion phenomena through numerical modeling and experimentation, with applications…

Anna Cristina Samia’s scientific journey is driven by a simple, powerful question: How can chemistry directly improve lives? As chair of the Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, Samia leads a team working on a breakthrough that could help joint replacement patients avoid…

The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship is seeking innovative, curious faculty members at Case Western Reserve University for its Veale Faculty Fellows program, which aims to help individuals make informed decisions about marketing their research. This cohort-based, experiential program…