Lina Rugova

Lina Rugova is an entrepreneur, investor, entrepreneurship educator, facilitator, and nonprofit leader based in San Antonio, TX. She is the founder and president of Emerge and Rise, a nonprofit organization supporting underserved entrepreneurs through practical business education and community-based programs. Lina also teaches business and entrepreneurship at the community college level, where she facilitates hands-on learning and helps students turn ideas into actionable plans. Her work focuses on accessible entrepreneurship, confidence-building, and real-world problem-solving for youth and founders.