Kristin Burton

Dr. Kristin Burton is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Purdue University Northwest, where she focuses on teaching innovative educational methods in the classroom, as well as cultivating a culture of innovation and creativity in her courses. Her research centers on digital healthcare startups, examining how hospital systems can integrate emerging technologies to improve both patient care and operational efficiency.
Dr. Burton carries her passions into the community by actively engaging in the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem by serving on several community advisory boards that support entrepreneurs, and she advises startups on growth strategies. Recognized for her contributions, she received the 2024 Teddy Jacobi Scholar Award for research excellence and was inducted into the Society of Innovators as an Advocate for Innovation. In 2022, she was named “Influential Woman of the Year” for her innovative leadership, and in 2021earned the Scholarship of Engagement Fellowship for driving social impact. Dr. Burton remains dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and shaping the future of innovation in Northwest Indiana and beyond.