In this faculty spotlight, Jon Carr shares his expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation at NC State Executive Education. Drawing from his own experiences as a multi-time entrepreneur, Jon brings real-world insights to his teaching in entrepreneurship, new venture planning, business model innovation, and entrepreneurial pivoting. Jon explains how executive education creates a valuable bridge between academic research and practical business applications. He discusses how these programs benefit both participants and faculty by facilitating knowledge exchange with companies at the cutting edge of their industries.