Our Mission

Wheaton InnoHub equips students to become faithful, innovative leaders in the marketplace. Through real-world experience, personalized mentorship, and the integration of faith and practice, we prepare students to enter their chosen careers with confidence and conviction.

Our Story

InnoHub was created through a strategic partnership between Wheaton College and Elevate Innovations, an international venture studio based in Naperville, IL. The initiative was born from a shared vision among a group of friends and business professionals—including Wheaton alumni, parents, and supporters—who recognized the need for a dynamic, transitional space where students could develop practical skills, explore their passions, and pursue innovative ideas within a supportive environment designed to foster growth and success.

Our Team

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  • Executive Director

    Andrew Kemmetmueller is an experienced aviation executive and noted expert on big data, data analytics, IoT, aircraft connectivity, and strategic technology planning. He has pioneered work in cyber security for flight operations and introduced user experience design thinking into airline operations.

    Andrew is also a serial entrepreneur with over 15 companies in his portfolio. He brings deep technical acumen and progressive, wide-ranging vision to InnoHub.

  • Director of Student Innovation and Industry Engagement

    Anne Ritchey is the Director of Student Innovation and Industry Engagement at InnoHub, where she helps college students gain real-world business skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and innovation-driven programs. With a background in teaching, curriculum design, and student support, she brings a deep understanding of how young adults learn and thrive. She transitioned into the startup world through her work with Elevate Innovations, a venture studio focused on cultivating mission-driven companies.

    Anne holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and a Master of Divinity from Duke University, where she explored the intersection of theology and the arts. This perspective continues to shape her work, as she equips students to think creatively, act faithfully, and pursue ventures that matter.

  • Senior Leadership Advisor

    Brad Warren (Wheaton College ‘95) is a highly experienced philanthropic and strategic leadership consultant with expertise helping local, national and global nonprofits and ministries deliver sustainable strategies to a wide range of constituents. With nearly 30 years of experience, he brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and creative problem-solving to InnoHub.

    Most recently, Brad co-founded LaCorsa, an app changing the way cyclists engage in lived experience – adding entrepreneurial leadership and product innovation to his portfolio of experience.

  • Program Manager

    Luke Bothun (Wheaton College '25) applies his cross-disciplinary background in Business Economics and Biology to his work as an entrepreneur. As the founder of Lux Global Goods and Grad Gig, he actively leverages his problem-solving skills and proven work ethic to build innovative solutions. He also brings his passion and fresh perspective to InnoHub, where he serves as a Program Manager, guiding student teams and fostering new ideas.

 FAQs

  • InnoHub programs are open to Wheaton College students who are eager to develop workplace skills, explore entrepreneurship, and grow as faith-driven professionals.

  • Students receive mentorship and theological guidance that helps them connect their faith with their professional goals. The program emphasizes integrity, calling, and service as core elements of leadership and innovation.

  • Students work on real corporate projects, receive coaching from skilled professionals, and develop their own entrepreneurial ventures—all while discerning their vocational calling in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

  • InnoHub as an organization is a co-curricular initiative, complementing academic coursework with experiential learning, mentorship, and practical engagement. Launchpad, one of InnoHub’s programs, is based in Wheaton College’s class CFI 301: Faith-Centered Design and Agile Management.

  • InnoHub is funded by investments from Wheaton College and Elevate Innovations, revenue from Launchpad’s corporate projects, and donations from alumni and members of the community.

  • Absolutely! If you’re a high school senior who wants to hit the ground running, send us an email and let’s talk about how you can get involved.