Leadership Circle

Leadership Circle

Leadership Circle is InBIA’s members-only peer leadership program for entrepreneurship support organization leaders. Participants join a small cohort for facilitated conversations focused on sharing challenges, exchanging best practices, strengthening leadership skills, and building lasting relationships across the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Fall 2026 Cohort

Registration: August 12–September 15
Program dates: September 29–November 10
Time: Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Format: Six live virtual sessions
Registration fee: $99
Eligibility: InBIA members only

There will be no session on October 20 during the e.Builders Forum.

What to Expect

Participants will:

• Discuss real challenges in a confidential peer setting
• Learn from other experienced ESO leaders
• Exchange practical ideas and best practices
• Expand their professional network
• Build relationships that continue beyond the program

Meet the Co-Chairs

Sheri Marnell, PhD, MBA
Director, St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center
University of Wisconsin–River Falls

Sheri is a nationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship, business incubation, and ecosystem development with more than 20 years of experience.

Robin Burtner, MBA, M.A.
Director, Charles H. Diller Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation
Director, Small Business Development Center
Shippensburg University

Robin has nearly two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening regional ecosystems, and expanding university-based entrepreneurship programs.

Session Dates

September 29
October 6
October 13
October 27
November 3
November 10

Space is limited. Register by September 15 to join the Fall 2026 Leadership Circle cohort.