Ilana Horwitz

Dr. Ilana Horwitz, a Tulane University professor and author of *The Entrepreneurial Scholar*, discusses empowering academics to become entrepreneurial scholars. She highlights the importance of navigating uncertainty and taking charge of one's educational journey. Ilana emphasizes the need for collaboration in academia, sharing stories of networking success and diverse funding sources. She also touches on the value of side hustles for financial stability and personal growth, encouraging graduate students to embrace a multifaceted identity.