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Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Transforming lives through innovation and entrepreneurship

Loyola's Nick and Susie Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship aims to nurture student innovators and make an impact in the Baltimore community through education, hands-on experiences, and creative experimentation. Discover ways you can get involved today.

Approaching Innovation
Andrew Sunderhaft presenting at Loyola pitch event
Andrew Sunderhaft, '25

Andrew Sunderhaft, ’25, is a finance and economics double major with a minor in data analytics and information systems. Andrew demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit at an early age, and his venture Inferno Streetwear was one of 12 selected for Loyola’s 2024 Baltipreneurs Accelerator.  

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Tobi Olaniyi
Tobi Olaniyi, '23

Tobi Olaniyi, ’23, majored in psychology with a minor in political science. He is now an impact investment associate with Ignite Capital, a subsidiary of Innovation Works, supporting social enterprises in Baltimore with access to capital, and leveraging the knowledge he gained from the Applied Angel Investing course at Loyola.

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AJ Tolentino, '23

AJ Tolentino, '23, is a business management major and an innovation and entrepreneurship minor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began developing Freeneur, an online platform connecting freelancers and entrepreneurs, and continues to research and develop this concept. AJ is also passionate about finance and is gaining experience in the field as an intern at Greenspring Advisors. He aspires to teach others with his own financial consulting and education business.

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Abby Decker
Abby Decker, '22

Abby Decker, '22, majored in accounting and information systems and was co-captain of Loyola’s tennis team. She started Agui Swim, an eco-friendly swimwear company, in November 2020 propelled by a desire to create a sustainable business and a community of people supporting and inspiring confidence in one another. Agui Swim was selected for the 2022 Baltipreneurs Accelerator program and continues to grow and expand.

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