Episode 5: Innovation, Inclusion, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Bardia Bijani

Welcome back to the CSB and SJU Inclusive Excellence Adventure! In this episode, our host Pedro dos Santos sits down with Bardia Bijani, Executive in Residence for the McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship and Visiting Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship. Bardia brings a unique blend of academic insight and real‑world experience to campus. As the founder of The FuzeQube Group—an innovation firm specializing in early‑stage venture building, research commercialization, and meaningful technology adoption—he bridges the space between cutting‑edge industry practices and student learning. His journey with CSB and SJU began as a student, and now, just a few years later, he’s back on campus teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Pedro and Bardia dive into their shared love for football, the multiple migrations that have shaped Bardia’s story, and the challenges and opportunities of building inclusive spaces within entrepreneurship education. Tune in for an exploration of belonging, innovation, and what it means to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem rooted in inclusion.