Tim Holcomb, the director of the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Miami University Farmer School of Business, is set to embark on a new journey as the CEO of Embarc Collective in Tampa. This move comes as a significant change for Holcomb, who has been a driving force behind the success of the entrepreneurship program at Miami University.
During his time at the Farmer School of Business, Tim Holcomb has made a lasting impact on the Institute and Department of Entrepreneurship. He joined the school in 2014 as an associate professor of entrepreneurship and quickly rose to become a full professor in 2022. Holcomb has been instrumental in leading the Institute since 2018 and took on the role of chair of the Department in 2020.
Under his leadership, the Institute and Department have experienced remarkable growth. Holcomb has introduced numerous new experiential learning opportunities, built a strong social media presence, and fostered close relationships with Miami’s entrepreneurially oriented alumni. One of the most recent initiatives launched under his guidance is RedHawk50, an annual program that recognizes the 50 fastest-growing Miami RedHawk-owned or led businesses.
John Altman, the first professor of entrepreneurship at the Farmer School of Business and the namesake of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, commended Holcomb for his dedication and drive towards excellence. Altman praised Holcomb for transforming the entrepreneurship program into a major force for good, impacting thousands of students and setting them up for success.
The entrepreneurship program at Miami University has flourished under Holcomb’s leadership. Nearly 4,200 students from over 110 different majors across campus take at least one entrepreneurship course annually. The program has consistently been ranked as one of the top 10 public undergraduate programs in the world by the Princeton Review, currently holding the No. 7 spot. Additionally, the program was honored with the Model Entrepreneurship Program award by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Reflecting on his time at Miami University, Tim Holcomb expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with a dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to preparing tomorrow’s entrepreneurial leaders to be ‘job ready, day one.’ He acknowledged the team’s efforts in building one of the most dominant undergraduate entrepreneurship programs globally and expressed excitement for the future accomplishments of the Department of Entrepreneurship and the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship.
Jenny Darroch, dean of the Farmer School of Business, extended congratulations to Tim Holcomb on his new role and thanked him for his significant impact on students, alumni, and colleagues. She acknowledged that Holcomb will be missed and wished him well as he embarks on this new chapter in his career.
In conclusion, Tim Holcomb’s departure marks the end of an era at the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, but his legacy of excellence and dedication will continue to inspire future generations of entrepreneurial leaders. His contributions have solidified Miami University’s entrepreneurship program as a global leader in preparing students for success in the business world.
