Santa Clara University

Management - Management

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CIE Management

 



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Kevin Holmes, Director

Kevin Holmes has been the Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Santa Clara University since September 2005.  With the guidance and support of the CIE Advisory Board and Founders Club, Kevin sets the strategic direction of the Center while overseeing the development of programming and services. 

Kevin was formerly the COO of AllDorm Inc. where he was responsible for repositioning the company from an online retailer of dorm room essentials into a collegiate media and marketing firm with reach to over 1,200 universities nationwide.  During this time Kevin developed and implemented national marketing campaigns for key clients such as AT&T, Blockbuster, Ford, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Sony Ericsson and others. 

Kevin is a graduate of Santa Clara University with a BA in History and was a walk-on member of the Men's Basketball team.  He is currently enrolled in Santa Clara University's Evening MBA Program with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Finance. 
 
Message from the Director
 
 undefinedNick Kurns, Program Manager
 

Nick joined the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) as a Program Manager in July of 2007.  As the Program Manager, Nick is responsible for developing and marketing the Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship program. 

Prior to CIE, Nick worked as a Finance Analyst. Nick has startup experience, having served in both Marketing & Finance capacities.

Nick is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a BA in Economics.  He is planning to enroll in the Leavey School of Business to pursue his MBA this Fall.  To relax, Nick enjoys swimming and reading.