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From Tripure to Velox: Matt Liou’s Vision for Impactful Innovation

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Dec 10, 2025

Ishita Pai Raikar: Innovation at the Intersection of People and Technology

Originally from India, Ishita Pai Raiker spent eight years in Singapore before moving to the United States. She stepped onto NC State’s campus ready to explore, learn and grow. Graduating…
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Dec 9, 2025

Paul Gorman’s Journey Through Engineering and Entrepreneurship

For most of Paul Gorman’s life, NC State was someone else’s anecdote, always feeling just out of reach for him. After more than a decade of exploring other paths, he…
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Dec 1, 2025

Entrepreneurship in Veterinary Medicine

After working a desk job for a few years, Cathy Mittenson became interested in finding a career that let her be outside. Between a love for science and growing up…

Nov 24, 2025

Empowering Innovation: NC State Scholarship Recipients Share Their Journeys

Each year, NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) supports students who are pushing the boundaries of creativity, problem-solving and leadership. Through generous donor-funded scholarships, these students gain more than financial…
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Nov 20, 2025

Shark Tank Vibes, Wolf Sized Stakes

Watch the recap of the 2025 Wolf Den Competition. Meet the teams and learn about their future plans. Meet the Teams We would also like to give a special thank…
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Nov 10, 2025

Wolf Den 2025 Teams Announced

It is time for NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s annual Shark Tank-inspired competition, Wolf Den. At this event, five student teams will pitch their business ideas to a panel of…
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Nov 5, 2025

The Entrepreneurship Clinic: Bridging Classroom Learning with Startup Reality

The Entrepreneurship Clinic helps university founders turn their visions into reality, and our students gain practical experience working with startups. Utilizing the hospital teaching method applied to entrepreneurship, the Clinic…

Oct 30, 2025

Innovation Meets the Big Apple

This fall break, students from the NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship program traveled to New York City for a week packed with exclusive access to business leaders, immersion in local…

Oct 28, 2025

Brian Sytsma: Scary Situations, Solid Lessons Learned

The leaves turn crimson and vermilion. The wind nibbles coldly on the underdressed. Jack-o-lanterns and skeletons fill the decoration aisle. Fall is officially here, Wolfpack. Whether your favorite thing about…
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Oct 17, 2025

From Tripure to Velox: Matt Liou’s Vision for Impactful Innovation

Matt Liou, a senior in the College of Engineering studying computer science, is driven by entrepreneurship as a way to build products that matter. Realizing that typical 9-to-5 roles can…