Meet The Board
Take a moment to scroll through and feel free to reach out to any of us! We are here for you!
Pratishtha Praveen Kumar
President
Hi! I’m a senior at Carlson studying Honors Management Information Systems, with minors in Computer Science and Business Analytics. I’ve always loved entrepreneurship because it brings together creativity, problem-solving, and people. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring new places, meeting new people, or working on a new venture.
Will Copps
Internal Vice President
My name is Will Copps, and I am serving as the internal vice president of the entrepreneurship club. I am a junior majoring in entrepreneurial management and business analytics, with the goal of starting my own business one day. In my free time, I like to run, lift, and play/watch basketball. I joined the entrepreneurship club my freshman year, and it has been an incredible opportunity for me to build entrepreneurial skills and meet other like-minded individuals.
Shreya Sharma
External Vice President
I’m a Senior at Carlson studying MIS with a minor in Business Analytics. I’ve always loved entrepreneurship because it allows you to be creative while solving real problems, and I’m always excited to meet like-minded people through it. In my free time I like to draw, dance, and play the piano!
Denise Jiang
Director of Communications
Hello! I'm Denise, a senior at the Carlson School of Management studying Accounting. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my cats, practicing calligraphy, listening to music, and trying new foods. I'm passionate about entrepreneurship because I love seeing how creative ideas can become successful businesses. One of the things that first sparked my interest was watching Shark Tank, and for that reason, I'm out.
Jonny Alex
Director of Operations
Hi! I’m Jonny, a junior at Carlson studying Accounting and Finance. Outside of class, I enjoy snowboarding, jiu-jitsu, golf, and spending time outdoors. Entrepreneurship interests me because it brings together creativity, innovation, and problem-solving while giving people the opportunity to turn ideas into reality. I love learning from driven individuals, exploring new business ideas, and being part of a community that encourages growth and innovation.
Rushil Inukurti
Director of Operations
Hi! I’m Rushil Inukurti, a junior in the College of Science and Engineering studying Computer Science. I’m interested in entrepreneurship because I enjoy figuring out how ideas can be used to build useful products, improve everyday experiences, and bring new ideas to life. I’m excited to be part of a community where people are constantly learning, experimenting, and working toward something bigger. Outside of class, I enjoy watching sports, playing tennis, exploring new ideas, and hanging out with friends.
Noah Fox
Director of Outreach
Hey! I am Noah, a sophomore planning on studying finance and entrepreneurial management. When I am not at Entre Club, I can be found climbing at the rec, at jujitsu club, or at Gopher Motorsports! Entrepreneurship has been such a big part of my college life because it has helped me learn about every function of business, product design, and problem solving skills. All of you should take the time to come to a future meeting and learn what entrepreneurship Club can do for you!
Carter Rippentrop
Director of Outreach
Hi, I'm a sophomore studying Economics in the College of Liberal Arts with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and problem-solving. I enjoy collaborating with others to tackle complex challenges and am always looking for opportunities to learn from new perspectives. I am an avid golfer and love spending time outdoors, whether I am studying for finals, hunting, or simply playing yard games with my buddies. I currently work as a food server and enjoy the personal connections I make while taking care of people.
