Stories about Entrepreneurship


Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Fall/Winter 2025

Highlights of Lehigh faculty members recently featured in media reports.

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health

Health Care Disruptors: Alumni-Founded Companies WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health Are Redefining The Patient Experience

WiseCare AI and Vytalize Health aim to improve the patient experience through innovative platforms.

StartUp Lehigh Valley 2025 winner

Pediatric Critical Care Product Wins StartUp Lehigh Valley’s Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

More than $26,000 in prizes were awarded during the 7th annual competition, presented by Lehigh University.

Yahong Rosa Zheng

Lehigh Professor Makes Waves in Underwater Communications Utilizing Turbo Equalization

Yahong Rosa Zheng, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is transforming the underwater communications market with her latest research project and company, Sea-Gal Technologies.

Giana Jarrah ‘22

Launching With Meraki Co.: Giana Jarrah’s Journey Through Lehigh’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This investment is part of a broader effort to enhance community health, economic development and cultural vibrancy in Bethlehem.

Student sitting next to a dog outdoors.

Olivia Abrams ’21 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact List, Featured on ABC's Shark Tank

Abrams is the cofounder of TiCK MiTT, a reusable, tick-removing glove.

Students collaborate in a group

Lehigh University’s West Coast Presence Grows Entrepreneurial Strength for Students, Partners

Lehigh's West Coast Regional Office offers dynamic programming for students in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Peter Luba in school hallway near lockers.

Schooled in Safety: Peter Luba '22 Co-Founded Successful SmartPass App

Luba is the co-founder of SmartPass, a digital hall pass system that is used in more than 3,800 schools to help manage student movement and increase school safety.

Students talk with an entrepreneur

Golden Insights You Can’t Find on Google

LehighSiliconValley connects students with founders, investors, CEOs and key stakeholders at startups and established companies in California’s Bay Area.

Skyler Mott

PROFILE: Skyler Mott ’25, Lehigh Men’s Track and Field

A high jumper on the men’s track team, Skyler Mott ’25 is involved in numerous entrepreneurial ventures ranging from a chess nonprofit to a storage company.