Mike Zula is a Technical Business Consultant with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, where he works with clients on product development, commercialization, and innovation strategy. He brings an interdisciplinary background spanning law, entrepreneurship, education, and community-building, with experience helping individuals and organizations refine ideas, navigate complexity, and move projects forward. His professional interests include emerging technology, intellectual property, innovation strategy, and the power of storytelling to strengthen organizations and communities.
Before joining the IEE, Mike worked across nonprofit, education, and innovation-focused organizations, with a focus on program execution, partnership cultivation, and community engagement.
Education
J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
B.A., Philosophy; Justice, Law, and Values, The Pennsylvania State University