Kristin Burton

Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

Purdue University Northwest Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center

Faculty Member

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Professional Bio

Dr. Kristin Burton is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Purdue University Northwest. In this role, she is an entrepreneurial academic charged with
assisting students in developing their entrepreneurship skills and connecting them to the vibrant start-up community in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Burton is heralded as an inclusive ecosystem builder. Her research focuses on advancing opportunities for women and minorities in entrepreneurship. This research is used to create innovative programs and pathways to help alleviate barriers, so entrepreneurs can continue
building communities that flourish. Throughout her 20- year entrepreneurial career, Dr. Burton has co-founded several start-up companies, led two university entrepreneurship centers, and created a regional
business incubation hub.

Organization

Parent: Purdue University Northwest Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center

Purdue University Northwest 2200 169th Street Hammond, IL 46323 United States

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