Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center

At IE University, we believe that our students represent the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Our job is to give you the skills you need to start your own journey. Let us show you the way to success.

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center

IE University's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center offers support to aspiring founders through training workshops and clinics, and mentorship by established entrepreneurs, industry coaches and investors. Thanks to 50 years of experience, we can provide promising thought leaders with the resources, advice and network needed to thrive in the startup world.

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Our main goal is to guide transformation and reveal value, allowing our students to play a leading role in shaping our world and driving change.

Juan Jose Güemes

Juan José is Chairman of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center and Professor of Entrepreneurship.

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Paris de l’Etraz

Paris is Professor of Entrepreneurial Management and Managing Director of Venture Lab.

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Daniel Soriano

Director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, IE Business School

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Nacho Mateo

Head of Growth and Brand Innovation

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Allison Rohe

Deputy Director, Venture Lab

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Carmen Corrais

Assistant, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, Venture Lab & Venture Network

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Ariel Borrego

Ariel Borrego is the Associate Director in the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center. She is an IMBA 2016 Alumni, with experience in startups and higher education.

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Annick Janssens

Annick is a global, start-up building professional. She sees the big picture, spot the opportunities, and make things happen. With strategic thinking ability, assertiveness, and creative out-of-the-box thinking, she has a proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities and partnerships. She hrives on building ecosystems, structures and systems from scratch.

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Our spaces

Area 31 is a space where our students and alumni go to bring their ideas to life. It can accommodate up to 100 startup teams per year, and is even used as office space by select investors.

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