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About College@Elm

Here at College@Elm, Miami University’s leading innovation hub and startup accelerator, we empower young entrepreneurs through tailored mentorship, modern coworking spaces, and essential startup resources. We’re fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial community in Oxford, Ohio.

Our Core Values

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Innovation

Embrace innovative solutions and foster a culture of creativity and progress.

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Collaboration

Create meaningful partnerships that can be built to drive collective growth and knowledge-sharing.

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Development

Individuals who contribute to local economic and social well-being.

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Community

Ensure fairness and accessibility in all initiatives, welcoming diverse perspectives and ideas.

Why College@Elm?

“College@Elm provides a unique intersection of innovative companies and dedicated students; startups should take advantage of this in any way possible.”
– Glenn Platt
“College@Elm has allowed me to prove myself with my internship at 1809 Capital, where I feel I am part of it all with the atmosphere in the building.”
– Jackson O'Daniel
“Incredible opportunity to succeed and gain opportunities as an entrepreneur through the wonderful mentors present at College@Elm. Great for the entire Oxford community and would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested.”
- Tyler Phillips

About Our Team

The team at Innovation College@Elm brings expertise in startup acceleration, business incubation, and technology transfer, guiding students and tenants as they navigate how to start a business in college. Based in Hamilton Town and serving Greater Cincinnati, the team collaborates with corporate partners and leads innovation training programs to equip entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed.

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The College@Elm Team

Greg Crawford

President of Miami University

Randi Thomas

Vice President of Miami University

Sharon Custer

Senior Director of Analytics Strategy and Operations 

Chris Lawson

Executive Director of Innovation and Creativity

Mark Richey

Entrepreneur in Residence

Tyler Williams

Community Manager

College@Elm Supporters

The supporters of Innovation College@Elm include corporate partners, community leaders, and industry experts who are committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Greater Cincinnati. Their contributions provide vital resources for the startup accelerator and business mentorship programs, empowering students and tenants to grow their ventures.

Support Us
Lee and Rosemary Fisher
State of Ohio
JobsOhio
City of Oxford
1809 Capital
Christine (Chrissy) Taylor '98
Richard and Emily Smucker Family Foundation
Butler County Board of Commissioners

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