Student Life
Program treks, keynote speakers, and socials — while we strive for excellence, we build lasting relationships and enjoy the journey along the way.
Recent Keynote Speakers
Industry leaders and entrepreneurs regularly join IBE keynote events to share insights with the cohort.
Bill brought his 20+ years experience in venture funding to our first-year students, providing advice to them for their Freshman Cornerstone Project.
Bill Baumel
Managing Director at Ohio Innovation Fund
Dr. Eveland supports the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA Glenn Research Center, looking for opportunities to license GRC technology to parties interested in finding terrestrial commercial applications for GRC inventions.
Dr. Renee Eveland
Technology Manager at NASA
Joel worked his way to the Senior VP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Avient, a global company with many finance and Engineering opportunities. Joel has been sharing insights and tips on how to navigate education and career paths successfully.
Joel Rathburn
Partner at Edgewater Capital
Melinda accelerates innovation by connecting entrepreneurs with capital and resources to build high-growth tech companies, supporting early-stage founders through a startup studio and strategic partnerships.
Melinda Gloriosa
Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures
Thomas works with large enterprise and upper middle market clients to create lasting business transformation, specializing in business process improvement, technology and operational strategy development, and change management.
Thomas Millea
Partner at AMEND Consulting
Zack is responsible for production and inventory planning across the US & Canada (35 plants & 30 yards). He has lead and enhanced the value of the supply side S&OP process.
Zach Whittington
Manager of Supply Planning at Advanced Drainage Systems
Bill brought his 20+ years experience in venture funding to our first-year students, providing advice to them for their Freshman Cornerstone Project.
Bill Baumel
Managing Director at Ohio Innovation Fund
Dr. Eveland supports the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA Glenn Research Center, looking for opportunities to license GRC technology to parties interested in finding terrestrial commercial applications for GRC inventions.
Dr. Renee Eveland
Technology Manager at NASA
Joel worked his way to the Senior VP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Avient, a global company with many finance and Engineering opportunities. Joel has been sharing insights and tips on how to navigate education and career paths successfully.
Joel Rathburn
Partner at Edgewater Capital
Melinda accelerates innovation by connecting entrepreneurs with capital and resources to build high-growth tech companies, supporting early-stage founders through a startup studio and strategic partnerships.
Melinda Gloriosa
Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures
Thomas works with large enterprise and upper middle market clients to create lasting business transformation, specializing in business process improvement, technology and operational strategy development, and change management.
Thomas Millea
Partner at AMEND Consulting
Zack is responsible for production and inventory planning across the US & Canada (35 plants & 30 yards). He has lead and enhanced the value of the supply side S&OP process.
Zach Whittington
Manager of Supply Planning at Advanced Drainage Systems
Bill brought his 20+ years experience in venture funding to our first-year students, providing advice to them for their Freshman Cornerstone Project.
Bill Baumel
Managing Director at Ohio Innovation Fund
Dr. Eveland supports the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA Glenn Research Center, looking for opportunities to license GRC technology to parties interested in finding terrestrial commercial applications for GRC inventions.
Dr. Renee Eveland
Technology Manager at NASA
Joel worked his way to the Senior VP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Avient, a global company with many finance and Engineering opportunities. Joel has been sharing insights and tips on how to navigate education and career paths successfully.
Joel Rathburn
Partner at Edgewater Capital
Melinda accelerates innovation by connecting entrepreneurs with capital and resources to build high-growth tech companies, supporting early-stage founders through a startup studio and strategic partnerships.
Melinda Gloriosa
Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures
Thomas works with large enterprise and upper middle market clients to create lasting business transformation, specializing in business process improvement, technology and operational strategy development, and change management.
Thomas Millea
Partner at AMEND Consulting
Zack is responsible for production and inventory planning across the US & Canada (35 plants & 30 yards). He has lead and enhanced the value of the supply side S&OP process.
Zach Whittington
Manager of Supply Planning at Advanced Drainage Systems
IBE Happenings
IBE Date Party!
11/14/25
IBE certainly made our Date Party one to remember! From the great music and dancing to the amazing energy and unforgettable moments, the night was a huge success. Until next time, keep the memories alive and the good vibes going! Thanks to Buckeye Undergraduate Consulting Club, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, Women in Business, and Scarlet Investment Group for partnering with us on this exciting event!
IBE Goes to Cleveland!
3/5/25 - 3/7/25
IBE students recently took a trek to Cleveland, where we met with Deloitte, Sherwin-Williams, and Encore Venture Labs. The trip included a networking event with industry professionals and alumni, plus an exciting chance to see the Cavaliers secure a big win!
Huge thank-you to IBE alum Collin Aldrich at Deloitte!