People and partners
At Ignite Lab, we bring together experienced entrepreneurs, faculty from Loyola schools, mentors, and community partners to support diverse university startups.
Meet them below and learn how they contribute to our entrepreneurial community.
Staff
Director
Ugur Uygur
Operations Manager
Ainsley Hollender
Partners
We are proud to partner with the following organizations and leaders in the community. Their mentorship and resources enable our members to test their entrepreneurial ideas and launch successful ventures.
- 1871: Ranked among top university-affiliated incubators globally, Ignite Lab members access Loyola's 1871 Suite and student benefits.
- Business Law Clinic: Student-run clinic handling incorporation, contracts, trademarks, and business counseling for for-profit and nonprofit clients.
- CME Business Analytics Lab: Provides hands-on training in financial services and business analytics, supported by the CME Group Foundation.
- Department of Computer Science: Faculty mentors support Ignite Lab Rockets and Explorers in computer science.
- inQbate: A Loyola Limited venture offering marketing services to local small businesses.
- School of Communication: Faculty mentors and student-run agencies provide services to Ignite Lab members.
- Think Chicago: Partners with the Mayor's innovation initiative, connects members to Chicago Ideas Week and Global EIR.
- Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global: Educates and supports women business owners globally in expanding their businesses.
Faculty Mentors
The growing list of faculty experts below volunteer regular mentorship hours for Ignite Lab members. Contact Ignite Lab staff for scheduling.
Community Mentors
We are proud to partner with over 40 community mentors, a few of whom are featured below. Each bring valuable skills and backgrounds to Ignite Lab. Fill out this form if you are interested in becoming an Ignite Lab mentor.
At Ignite Lab, we bring together experienced entrepreneurs, faculty from Loyola schools, mentors, and community partners to support diverse university startups.
Meet them below and learn how they contribute to our entrepreneurial community.
Partners
We are proud to partner with the following organizations and leaders in the community. Their mentorship and resources enable our members to test their entrepreneurial ideas and launch successful ventures.
- 1871: Ranked among top university-affiliated incubators globally, Ignite Lab members access Loyola's 1871 Suite and student benefits.
- Business Law Clinic: Student-run clinic handling incorporation, contracts, trademarks, and business counseling for for-profit and nonprofit clients.
- CME Business Analytics Lab: Provides hands-on training in financial services and business analytics, supported by the CME Group Foundation.
- Department of Computer Science: Faculty mentors support Ignite Lab Rockets and Explorers in computer science.
- inQbate: A Loyola Limited venture offering marketing services to local small businesses.
- School of Communication: Faculty mentors and student-run agencies provide services to Ignite Lab members.
- Think Chicago: Partners with the Mayor's innovation initiative, connects members to Chicago Ideas Week and Global EIR.
- Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global: Educates and supports women business owners globally in expanding their businesses.
Faculty Mentors
The growing list of faculty experts below volunteer regular mentorship hours for Ignite Lab members. Contact Ignite Lab staff for scheduling.
Community Mentors
We are proud to partner with over 40 community mentors, a few of whom are featured below. Each bring valuable skills and backgrounds to Ignite Lab. Fill out this form if you are interested in becoming an Ignite Lab mentor.