William Kaigler

William Kaigler serves as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, teaching over 40 course instances since 2018 including Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Mindset, and specialized courses for computer scientists and creative industries. He leverages two decades of entrepreneurial experience founding health-tech companies such as medSage Technologies (acquired by Philips Electronics in 2011) and NewCare Solutions, alongside current roles as Managing Director of WJK Enterprises and advisory board member for Idelic Inc.

His educational background includes:

• MBA with Distinction in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Carnegie Mellon University (1997)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University (1985)

Professor Kaigler's expertise focuses on translating entrepreneurial theory into health technology practice, particularly through elderly care monitoring systems and patient management solutions. His professional activities bridge academic instruction with hands-on startup mentorship at Alpha Lab, business coaching through Vistage International, and strategic investments in health-tech ventures. This applied approach emphasizes disruptive innovation in regulated industries while maintaining commercial viability.

His teaching portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with CMU students across disciplines, with recent courses addressing lean methodology and sector-specific entrepreneurship. Beyond the classroom, he cultivates entrepreneurial ecosystems through executive coaching and startup advisory roles, emphasizing his core philosophy: 'To be a success in business, be daring, be first, be different.'