Ekaterina Demenkova, a junior studying information systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), is the latest student from the Qatar campus to be named a Swartz Innovation Scholar. She is the first student studying information systems at CMU-Q to join the program.

Carnegie Mellon’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship has a mission to be a hub of information, support, education and networking for CMU community members interested in entrepreneurship. The Innovation Scholars program is for undergraduates in their last two years of study. The program includes academic coursework, a work experience component, and networking and mentorship.

Demenkova finds the diversity of the Swartz Innovation Scholars particularly interesting: “There are people from many different fields, and our paths are very different,” she said. “But it’s really interesting because the core qualities and the core interests are the same.”

Demenkova has a strong interest in entrepreneurship. She and her classmate Jemal Velihanova have created a startup called Basira AI that they are developing as they continue their studies.

Ekaterina Demenkova, a junior majoring in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), has been selected as a Swartz Innovation Scholar. This prestigious program, offered by Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in their final two years of study to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Demenkova is the first Information Systems student from CMU-Q to join this esteemed cohort. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

• Academic coursework: Focuses on key entrepreneurial concepts, such as venture creation, market analysis, and financial planning.
• Work experience component: Provides valuable hands-on experience through internships or involvement in real-world projects.
• Networking and mentorship: Connects students with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.

“I am incredibly excited to join the Swartz Innovation Scholars program,” says Demenkova. “The opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and connect with a diverse group of talented individuals is invaluable.”

Demenkova emphasizes the program’s unique blend of diverse backgrounds: “The scholars come from various academic disciplines, each with their own unique perspectives and experiences. This diversity fosters a rich learning environment and encourages innovative thinking.”

Entrepreneurial Drive at CMU-Q

Demenkova’s selection as a Swartz Innovation Scholar highlights the entrepreneurial spirit within the CMU-Q student body. She and her classmate, Jemal Velihanova, have already co-founded Basira AI, a promising startup they are developing alongside their academic pursuits.

Ekaterina Demenkova, a junior studying information systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), is the latest student from the Qatar campus to be named a Swartz Innovation Scholar. She is the first student studying information systems at CMU-Q to join the program.

Carnegie Mellon’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship has a mission to be a hub of information, support, education and networking for CMU community members interested in entrepreneurship. The Innovation Scholars program is for undergraduates in their last two years of study. The program includes academic coursework, a work experience component, and networking and mentorship.

Demenkova finds the diversity of the Swartz Innovation Scholars particularly interesting: “There are people from many different fields, and our paths are very different,” she said. “But it’s really interesting because the core qualities and the core interests are the same.”

Demenkova has a strong interest in entrepreneurship. She and her classmate Jemal Velihanova have created a startup called Basira AI that they are developing as they continue their studies.

Ekaterina Demenkova, a junior majoring in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), has been selected as a Swartz Innovation Scholar. This prestigious program, offered by Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in their final two years of study to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Demenkova is the first Information Systems student from CMU-Q to join this esteemed cohort. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

• Academic coursework: Focuses on key entrepreneurial concepts, such as venture creation, market analysis, and financial planning.
• Work experience component: Provides valuable hands-on experience through internships or involvement in real-world projects.
• Networking and mentorship: Connects students with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.

“I am incredibly excited to join the Swartz Innovation Scholars program,” says Demenkova. “The opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs and connect with a diverse group of talented individuals is invaluable.”

Demenkova emphasizes the program’s unique blend of diverse backgrounds: “The scholars come from various academic disciplines, each with their own unique perspectives and experiences. This diversity fosters a rich learning environment and encourages innovative thinking.”

Entrepreneurial Drive at CMU-Q

Demenkova’s selection as a Swartz Innovation Scholar highlights the entrepreneurial spirit within the CMU-Q student body. She and her classmate, Jemal Velihanova, have already co-founded Basira AI, a promising startup they are developing alongside their academic pursuits.