معرفی
Yvonne J. English is an Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation, Entrepreneur in Residence, and Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship at Grove City College. She is also a Venture Partner with Praxis and a Program Coach for LaunchBox Shenango, combining academic leadership with hands-on startup mentorship.
- Education: MPS in Technology Entrepreneurship (University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering), B.A. in International Business and French (Grove City College)
Her research and teaching focus on redemptive entrepreneurship, emphasizing holistic founder wellness and startup performance. She advocates for failure as a learning tool, integrating real-world case studies and customer discovery into her pedagogy.
Key publications include work on entrepreneurship education and tunnel oven data-logging systems, reflecting her blend of academic rigor and technical innovation.
Scientific Awards
- 2012 SV Chamber Phoenix Award for Innovation
- 2013 Pennsylvania Economic Development Association’s Project of the Year
She mentors startups through acquisitions and fundraising, serves on advisory boards for economic development initiatives, and contributes to women entrepreneur networks via platforms like SheOwnsIt.com. Her community roles include leadership in the Faith-Driven Network of Pittsburgh and board positions at Valley Shenango Economic Development Corp.
