Jonathan Ortmans, Board Member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), has had a significant impact on the startup initiatives at the Center for Entrepreneurship. As the founder and president of GEN, Ortmans has crafted a global entrepreneurial ecosystem aimed at fostering robust local entrepreneurial culture across 170 countries. His pioneering work, including the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week in 2008, and chairing of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), reaffirms his commitment to driving entrepreneurship worldwide. His collaboration with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and leadership in various global initiatives accentuates his expertise. Additionally, Ortmans supports innovation and entrepreneurship beyond the United States, actively participating in advisory roles on boards like the Center for American Entrepreneurship and other GEN affiliates.