In this engaging episode of EIR Live, Rachel Burton, an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and biofuels expert, shares her remarkable journey from mechanic to leading authority in bioenergy and innovation. Rachel discusses how her unconventional path—starting with agriculture and mechanics—led to founding Piedmont Biofuels, pioneering sustainability initiatives, and later influencing global bioenergy commercialization strategies at Novozymes. With vivid anecdotes, Rachel emphasizes the import...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
Meet Sam Arbesman, Lux Capital's pioneering Scientist in Residence who has spent over a decade redefining what it means to be "in residence" at a venture capital firm. With a PhD in computational biology and a background spanning complex systems and network science, Sam represents a new breed of venture capitalist—one who follows curiosity rather than convention. In this fascinating conversation, Sam shares his journey from "Little Sam" in Buffalo tinkering with Commodore computers to becoming t...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of EIR Live, hosts Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh sit down with John Lynn, Co-Founder of Quay Acceleration, an accelerator-as-a-service organization. John, an experienced entrepreneur-in-residence (EIR) with an extensive background in community-driven innovation, shares his unique journey—from building international business connections in Japan to orchestrating transformative startup accelerators across corporate, governmental, and academic landscapes. This episode delves deeply i...
May 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of EIR Live, co-hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr welcome Matthias Ørum-Hansen, an entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning product management, innovation, and entrepreneurship across family-owned brands like LEGO, Ricola, and Bang & Olufsen. Matthias shares his unique journey from being a startup founder to becoming a Founder in Residence (FIR) at LEGO, ultimately spinning out an innovative audio technology company. The conversation explores the complexities of corporate...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence, co-hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr welcome Dr. Loleta Robinson, a four-time Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) with a background in medicine and business. Dr. Robinson shares her transformative career journey from clinical medicine to entrepreneurship and EIR roles across corporate, government, and startup ecosystems. She reflects on pivotal leaps of faith, the importance of community, lessons from international work in Africa, an...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live , Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr host Jen Millard, a first-generation college student turned serial entrepreneur and operator. Jen discusses her transformative journey from starting her career at Sears to becoming an EIR at Sutter Hill Ventures. Along the way, she reflects on lessons from building high-performance teams, handling crises in startups, and her new venture, Maine Love, leveraging Maine's natural resources to c...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 7
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live , hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr talk with MK (Musaddeq Khan), a serial entrepreneur and experienced EIR. MK shares insights into his journey from founding startups to coaching entrepreneurs in programs like the Georgia State Mainstreet Fund and the ATDC. He discusses how his experiences in multiple countries have shaped his resilience, why adaptability is essential in entrepreneurship, and the significance of a cust...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live , hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr talk with Jeanine Suah, an influential community builder and entrepreneur. Jeanine shares her unique path from community-driven roles in large corporations to pioneering initiatives in the B2B space with a focus on authentic growth and impact. Her insights cover everything from building sustainable communities in business to the essential role of vulnerability in leadership. Listen in...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 5
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live, Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr sit down with Paul Capriolo, a venture principal at Portfolio T, to explore his journey from building successful companies to becoming a Venture Studio leader. Paul delves into his experiences in various industries, discusses the founder mentality, and shares his unique approach to risk reduction in startups. The conversation touches on the importance of self-growth, the role of venture stud...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 4
Episode Description: In this episode of EIR Live, Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr engage in a deep conversation with Luis Rincon about his journey from law school to becoming an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) and ultimately founding Acadeum. They discuss the importance of exposure, mentorship, and networking in entrepreneurship, as well as the evolving role of EIRs in the startup ecosystem. Luis shares insights on adaptability, empathy, and the significance of keeping personal burn low while navig...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 3
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live , hosts Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh interview Dan Goodman, a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation consultant with over 40 years of experience. Dan shares his extensive journey, highlighting his roles as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) across various institutions, including the University of Maryland, George Mason University, Columbia University, and MIT. The conversation covers Dan's early entrepreneurial ventures, h...
Sep 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2
Episode Description In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live , hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr introduce themselves and the podcast's mission. They discuss the origin story of their collaboration and the goals they aim to achieve through this series. Ilya and Terrance explore the roles and definitions of Entrepreneurs in Residence, sharing personal journeys and insights from their diverse backgrounds. This episode sets the stage for future discussions, aiming to connect EIRs gl...
Sep 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1
