Get to know the EIC
Who are we?
The Entrepreneur Innovation Center is a hybrid co-working/incubator space in the Metro West region. Work alongside entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, ranging from IT to Fashion Design, and even Nutrition, who all plan to build their business in the Metro West area. The Center provides startup entrepreneurs with the resources, time, and space to help turn their ideas into actual businesses in the shared work area, where members connect with each other, collaborate, and exchange ideas.
The center and the community
The Center provides startup entrepreneurs with the resources, time, and space to help turn their ideas into actual businesses in the shared work area, where members connect with each other, collaborate, and exchange ideas.
It provides student interns from Framingham State University, available to help with various-sized projects for the members. Each semester, the EIC looks for new interns to work closely with entrepreneurs running start-up businesses.
Our Beginnings
The Entrepreneur Innovation Center at FSU, established in 2013 by Dr. Robert Krim, Dr. Erastus Ndinguri, and a group of other FSU professors, stands as a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs in the MetroWest area. Dr. Krim, an Associate Professor at Framingham State University in the Department of Business with a background in founding and leading companies, brought his expertise and vision to create a nurturing space for innovation. Drawing from his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, Krim and his colleagues envisioned a hub that not only provided physical space but also cultivated an environment of collaboration, learning, and support. The center started off in a classroom and moved to historic Framingham Centre Common. Since its inception, the center has been instrumental in fostering the growth of numerous startups, offering resources, mentorship, and a vibrant community for entrepreneurs from various backgrounds and industries. Through its evolution, the center has become a catalyst for economic growth, embodying the spirit of innovation and resilience.
Our Team
Our Interns
Paulina Guerra P
Paulina is a Marketing Intern at the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center and will continue serving in the role through Fall 2026. She is a senior Marketing major with a minor in Communication Arts at Framingham State University, where she also serves as Vice President of both the CEO Club and the Marketing Club. At the EIC, Paulina helps update the website, create and manage social media content, and assist in planning and promoting events, including co-organizing MetroWest Startup Week. She is passionate about digital marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community engagement, and hopes to continue growing her skills through her work with the Center.
Past Interns
Kenzy Bakr El Sayed
Kenzy served as the Marketing and Events Coordinator from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 and was one of the senior interns at the Center, having been part of the team since Spring 2024. A Communication Arts major with a minor in Marketing at Framingham State University, Kenzy was responsible for creating social media content, updating the website, and helping plan and promote events for the Center. Outside of the EIC, she was actively involved on campus as Vice President of the Marketing Club, Publicist of the Fashion Club, and a member of the Dance Team, while continuing to grow her interests in digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
Reagan Condry
Reagan Condry worked as an intern at the entrepreneurship innovation center Fall 2025 simultaneously with doing market research for the startup affinity travel business AlumniGO. She helped in day to day organization as well as event planning. Working with and alongside many different types of business owners expanded her network and led to the gaining of valuable skills. She was connected with James Feudo of JVF Solutions through the center and following graduation continues to work with him in digital marketing and as producer of his podcast Market Like a Hotshot. Her goal is to go on to law school and become a lawyer.
Stephanie Larrieux
Stephanie Larrieux worked as an intern at the entrepreneurship innovation center in Spring 2026. She worked alongside the senior interns and director Micheal Clouser with outreach and marketing for events. During her short time at the center, she helped with promoting the MetroWest Startup week. Her future goals are to own her own beauty brand and pursue her master’s in social work.
Zachary Boyer
Zach served as the Membership Coordinator for the Spring 2024 semester, where he helped maintain the member directory, managed workspace reservations, and provided tours and membership information to prospective members. Interested in the yachting industry and entrepreneurship, Zach used his time at the Center to gain hands-on experience and further develop his business knowledge
Jillian Hansen
Jillian served as the General and Internship Coordinator for the Spring 2024 semester after previously serving as the Center’s Marketing Coordinator during Fall 2023. A senior Marketing major with minors in International Business and Business Administration at Framingham State University, Jillian provided resources and support to members and interns while also helping maintain and update information on the EIC website. Interested in globalization and marketing analytics, she returned to the Center for a second semester because of the networking opportunities it provided for both students and local MetroWest entrepreneurs.
Tayla Alfred
Tayla served as the Programs Coordinator for the Fall 2024 semester and was one of the senior interns at the Center, having been part of the team since Spring 2024. A Health and Wellness major with a concentration in Public Health and a minor in Neuroscience at Framingham State University, Tayla was responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing programs hosted by the Center while exploring her interests in entrepreneurship, holistic wellness, communications, and creating equity for Black and Brown communities
Nelson Rosa
Nelson was the Event Supporter for Summer 2024. He was a senior majoring in Business IT with a minor in Psychology at Framingham State University. Nelson was the Entrepreneur Spokesperson and helped with the podcast.
Renae Austrie
Renae was the Membership Coordinator for Summer 2024. She was a Graduate Student with Masters in Organizational Leadership. Renae worked with the Framingham State University grants office to identify suitable grants and funding opportunities for the businesses operating out of the Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC).