Lillian Rukenstein

Program Coordinator, Healthcare and Tech Investment Groups

Lillian Rukenstein is Program Coordinator for the Healthcare and Tech Investment Groups at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. She brings a dynamic blend of project management, startup engagement, and program development experience to the team, supporting investment operations and External Review Committee engagement across two high-impact sectors.

Prior to joining Ben Franklin, Rukenstein managed Drexel University’s Innovation Fund, where she led startup sourcing, strategic marketing, and investment committee coordination, surpassing recruitment targets by 170%. She also launched and ran Drexel’s inaugural NSF I-Corps program, exceeding cohort enrollment by 220%, and provided mentorship and reporting support in collaboration with Princeton University. Earlier in her career, she contributed to Temple University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, where she executed pitch competitions, panels, and workshops, and developed onboarding programs to streamline team growth.

Rukenstein holds a B.A. in Adult Organization & Development from Temple University with a minor in General Business Studies.