Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit
The Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit is Fisher College of Business’s premier platform for entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. Honoring the legacy of Bert and Iris Wolstein, the summit brings together students, alumni, industry leaders and innovators to exchange ideas, build connections and explore the future of business. It inspires bold thinking, celebrates collaboration and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to create meaningful impact.
Join us for the 2025 Wolstein Summit: Leadership and Innovation in the Retail Space
Be a part of an event dedicated to discovery, connection and idea-sharing, where the spirit of innovation meets the power of partnership. Leadership and Innovation in the Retail Space, celebrates the entrepreneurial energy that defines Ohio State and Columbus, spotlighting how iconic local brands are teaming up to amplify creativity, drive popularity and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
At the heart of the event is a showcase of pioneering collaborations and unique strategies that exemplify the region’s creative entrepreneurial pulse ― and Fisher and Ohio State’s impact in shaping it. From the fashion-forward vision of Pursuit aligning with the cultural force of the Columbus Crew, to the iconic partnership between Ohio State and Nike that defines collegiate branding and performance, to Land-Grant Brewing and Jeni’s flavor-forward partnership through the years, and Homage’s never-ending chase of nostalgia, these brands are demonstrating how creative partnerships and ideas can elevate identity and impact. Attendees will gain insight into how these connections came to life, the challenges they overcame and the innovative results they’ve achieved.
The summit is a platform for Ohio State students, alumni and makers to gather and explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. A Student Entrepreneur Marketplace will highlight the very latest products, services and technology created by Ohio State students, many of whom have directly benefitted from the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative.
Whether launching a first venture, scaling a startup or jumping into the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Wolstein Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, brand builders and creative minds who are shaping the region’s future.