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E&I co-sponsored a talk by Chicago-based artist Shannon Downey, a lifelong activist who uses her passion for crafting to bridge advocacy and creativity. “A bullet came through my bedroom window while I was sleeping,” she said, “so, I stitched a gun.”

�Ա���Ƶ’s six-week program “Ideation to Implementation” serves as a bridge to the TIA Incubator, helping students turn their ideas into real startups through hands-on lessons, such as business modeling and customer discovery.

The October session of the TIA Incubator brought a burst of entrepreneurial energy, featuring keynote speaker Mike Ellenbogen ’86, P’26, and two exciting pitches by alumni-led Rendezvu and student-led The Sunrise Classic.

Richard Maxwell’s work expands the boundaries of what theater can be. An evening chat with the acclaimed playwright and director centered on the concept of: What happens to empathy when the performer isn’t human?

The TIA Incubator is composed of ambitious student entrepreneurs, often ready to dive into the business world headfirst. However, the program also fosters a space for the underdogs of E&I: the Idea Squad.

During Shawn Chiki’s artist talk at �Ա���Ƶ, the multimedia artist emphasized the importance of preserving both creativity and technicality. “If you’re not dreaming of new worlds, then where is the science going?”

This summer, Thomas Rivier ’28 and Ryan Wilson ’28 continued to grow their vision of creating more track race opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities in Concord, Mass.

Last Saturday, the TIA Incubator held its kickoff session, with a large assemblage of entrepreneurs and mentors ready to begin the program’s 16th year. Mentors echoed two thoughts after the weekend: well engaged teams and palpable excitement.

For the predecessors and successors of Cha’Gate—the only bubble tea option at �Ա���Ƶ—the onboarding process during the transition has required patience, passion, and extended communication.

What began as a typical student journey in TIA quickly evolved into a multi-year talent pipeline to Ozeki Technologies. “For the students, Ozeki [provides] … exposure they would not get in a larger company,” said Ozeki CEO Ken Carter ’92.