We are CU Boulder students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds who bring our voices to the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, act as role models, and lead innovative efforts for the student body.
We are student innovators with diverse perspectives from different disciplines who embrace an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and in the Boulder community. We believe each of us has unique strengths and innovative ideas, and together we can be more effective in taking action. Importantly, we seek to understand the larger picture of how innovation cuts across campus instead of being siloed.
We are driven by curiosity and the idea that innovation can be found everywhere. We aren't afraid to try new things and fail early and often. We see the world not how it is, but how it could be, taking steps towards tangible results that make the campus a more innovative place now, and into the future.
Have questions about entrepreneurship on campus? Reach out to us at iat@colorado.edu.
Our Values
Demystify Entrepreneurship
Connect the Dots
Just Send It
Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Push the Envelope
Take Chances
Recognize the Value of the Journey
2020-2021 Innovation Action Team
Rohan Baishya
BS Computer Science
Minors: Business, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Engineering Leadership
I'm a founder and CEO of AI/fashion startup PAIR Virtual Stylist and am thrilled to serve as an Engineering Innovation Ambassador, partnering with Engineering Entrepreneurs in Residence to generate hype around Innovation and Entrepreneurship on campus and guide every buff interested in innovating to the plethora of resources at their disposal.
Carter Brown
BS Business — Finance & Entrepreneurship
Hi, I’m Carter Brown. I am a student entrepreneur who has been through the highs and lows of launching startups, but that is what makes it fun. I am passionate about getting connected with other entrepreneurs, as well as helping them go from an idea to a successful company.
Omar Kaheel
BA Computer Science
I am passionate about the intersection between Data Science and entrepreneurship. I am working on gaining experience on how Data science can improve lives through entrepreneurial means.
Henry Kvietok
BS Creative Technology & Design
Hey, I’m Henry! I enable students to realize their innovative ideas through my knowledge of product development. I am looking forward to helping with the Get Seed Funding program this semester.
Umar Haroon
BS Computer Science
Hi, I’m Umar, and I’m helping with the Get Seed Funding program. I’m a computer science major focusing on pre-med and I hope to help students achieve success with their entrepreneurial ideas!
Sophia Henze
BS Engineering Plus — Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Technology, Art and Media
Hi, I'm Sophia! I'm passionate about high quality design and engineering -- and at the Innovation Action Team, I'm able to combine these two on the Cross Collaboration Initiative. We are working on connecting students with startups with on-campus initiatives with careers!
David Lopez
BA Business — Real Estate
I am student-entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other students develop their passion through experiential learning. I am on the Events and Speakers team.
Shierry Lopez-Itomura
BS Engineering Plus — Architectural Engineering
Minors: Engineering Management & Entrepreneurship
I am a sophomore majoring in Engineering Plus with an emphasis on Architectural Engineering. Additionally, I play for the club volleyball team for CU. I am most passionate about creating bridges between different cultures and perspectives to be able to come up with the most effective solution. I am looking forward to being a part of the Get Seed Funding program and hope to learn as much as I can!
Michael Marcoux
BS Business — Information Analytics & Entrepreneurship
I am a senior in the Leeds School of Business studying Information Analytics and Entrepreneurship. I am also president of the Startup Club on campus. In my free time, I am a passionate outdoorsman and am always on the lookout for sustainable startups to join. Talk to me about getting involved in the Boulder entrepreneurial community or for academic advice in general!
Ciro (Jack) Santaniello
BA Economics
Hey, I'm Jack and I'm excited to aid students in their entrepreneurial journey! I am an Economics major, minoring in Art Practices and Computer Science, and will be a part of the Get Seed Funding Team for the year.
Julia Taylor
Doctoral Candidate — Musical Arts, Violin Performance
I wear many hats: student, innovator, teacher, violinist, researcher, performer, business owner, wife and probably more. I am so glad to be back to school to work on my Doctoral in Musical Arts degree in violin performance because I can improve my playing and teaching skills. On the other hand, being in the center of the epic startup scene in Boulder, I get inspired every day.