Eliza Edge

Eliza Edge is an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Bard College and Program Director of the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz, a NYSTAR Innovation Hot Spot. With over a decade of experience as both an entrepreneur and developer of entrepreneurship programs, she has designed initiatives like Start Small Think Big's marketing/sales curriculum for low-income entrepreneurs, impacting thousands. A Hudson Valley native, she advocates accessible entrepreneurial tools for local communities.

• BS in Communications from SUNY Oneonta
• MBA in Sustainability from Bard College

Her work bridges academic theory with practical support for early-stage entrepreneurs, emphasizing equitable access to education and networks. She has held roles at Bard College and Start Small Think Big, focusing on program development and education.