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Innovation Consulting Fellows Program

The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation has launched the next evolution of its hands-on training initiative for aspiring consultants and entrepreneurs.

The Innovation Consulting Fellows (ICF) Program is a year-long, applied learning opportunity for Emory students who want to develop professional consulting skills while supporting real startups. Fellows are embedded in The Hatchery's Incubator Program and provide strategic advising to early-stage ventures

Fellows participate in weekly team meetings, receive training in innovation and entrepreneurship frameworks, and work directly with student founders on tasks such as customer discovery, product development, market research and more. Fellows are mentored by Rizky Etika, The Hatchery's program coordinator, and external professionals and receive a stipend for their participation.

Who Are the Innovation Consulting Fellows

Fellows are selected from across Emory's undergraduate and graduate schools. Each brings strong interest or experience in areas such as finance, technology, business, research or entrepreneurship. Together, they form a consulting team that works directly with student-led ventures.

Meet last year's Innovation Consulting Fellows (2024-2025)

These fellows have worked with ventures on customer discovery, prototype development, competitive research and technical support to help incubated startups move forward. They meet regularly with founders, conduct due diligence and provide customized, actionable guidance throughout the academic year.

Meet the 2025-2026 Fellows

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a fourth year student studying computer science and psychology at the Emory College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in applying interdisciplinary solutions to challenges, using her technical expertise in software development and coding, assisting with MVP development, and troubleshooting technical challenges.

David Nguyen, a third year student at the Goizueta Business School, is committed to using business and technology to support marginalized communities. He brings a global perspective and a passion for community centered innovation.

Jovan Brockett, an MBA candidate at the Goizueta Business School. He served as the Consulting Director of Emory's Biotech Consulting Club and has been recognized for his work as a Lead Research Specialist in the Department of Cell Biology at the School of Medicine.

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