Mark Zimmerman
Advisor: IT, Communications and Entertainment · MaRS Discovery District
The Entrepreneurs Lifeguard! Experienced advisor who has successfully steered many start-ups through the rough seas of business development
Start-Ups Product Strategy Software as A Service Entrepreneurship Product Management
David Sraer
Associate Professor | James J. and Marianne B. Lowry Chair in Business · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Macroeconomics Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Behavioral Finance Corporate Finance
Dominique Halaby
Director, Business Innovation Group · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Halaby oversees development of Georgia Southern University’s City Center.
Community Development Workforce and Economic Development Non-Profit Organizations Workplace Innovation Rural Entrepreneurship
Elizabeth Lyons
Assistant Professor · UC San Diego
Her research focuses on the intersection between technology and innovation strategy, international management, and organizational economics.
Innovation Strategy Coronavirus Future Of Telecommuting Telecommuting Best Practices Technology
Fabian Nuen
Founder and Chief Operating Officer · Fair Observer
The Gardner of News: Fair Observer's CEO cuts through the global media landscape to ensure that a broad range of narratives are represented
New Venture Development Global Partnerships Global Business Development Global Finance Policy Analysis
Allyson Hewitt
Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District
Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves
Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise
Trey Malone
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Trey Malone focuses on applying lessons from behavioral economics to increase agricultural productivity and efficiency.
Agribusiness Management Food Policy Consumer and Producer Decision Making Domestic Food Agriculture
Peter Roberts
Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director of Specialty Coffee Programs at The Roberto C. Goizueta Business & Society Institute · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Micro-Business Development Specialty Coffee Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise
Sophie Bacq
M&E, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Sophi Bacq is an expert in social entrepreneurship, social innovation, catalytic innovation and qualitative research.
Higher Education Social Sciences Research Entrepreneurship Qualitative Research
Dayle M. Smith. Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Design Thinking and Innovation Culture Executive Coaching Organizational Behavior Organizational Communication Leadership and Team Development
Jennifer Polk
Coach & Entrepreneur · From PhD to Life / Beyond the Professoriate / Self-Employed PhD
Life and Career Coaching for Graduate Students and PhDs / Professional Development for Nonfaculty Careers / Online Community Builder
Phd Careers Graduate Education Career Transition Self-Employment Life Coaching
Sara L. Beckman
Teaching Professor | Earl F. Cheit Faculty Fellow · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Expert in integrating design, critical and systems thinking skills for framing and solving problems in multi-disciplinary teams
Teaming by Design Sustainable Design Design and Systems Thinking Innovation as Problem Framing and Solving Integrating Design into Business
Bob Hoell
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Bob Hoell is an expert in labor relations and human capital management.
Labor Relations Human Capital Management Human Resource Information Systems
Gustavo Manso
Professor | William A. and Betty H. Hasler Chair in New Enterprise Development | Distinguished Teaching Fellow · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Financial Markets Entrepreneurship Corporate Finance Financial Institutions
Dr Muntasir Shami
Research Associate · Aston University
Muntasir Shami joined the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship (EFE) department at Aston Business School in September 2018.
Business Improvement Institutions Entrepreneurship Development Economics Gender and Entrepreneurship
Jeffery Scott McMullen
Dale M. Coleman Chair of Management · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Strategic management expert with a focus on the social implications of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Strategic Management
Mary Pearson
Dean of the School of Business / Associate Professor of School of Business · Southern Utah University
Specializing in entrepreneurship in rural communities, financial accounting reporting requirements, and the history of accounting principles
Accounting Ethics History of Accounting Principles Cost-Volume Profit Analysis Financial Analysis and Decision Making Planning and Zoning in Rural Communities
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Pankaj Patel, PhD
Frank J. and Jane E. Ryan Endowed Chair in Strategy and Innovation; Professor of Management & Operations | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Pankaj Patel, PhD, is a leading expert on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Automation Innovation & Creativity New Ventures Technology Management
Lori Webb
Founder, Speaker & Trainer · International Speaker Collective
Enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable speaking professional with five decades of varied experience under her belt.
Experience Design Public Speaking & Presentation Philosophy of Entrepreneurial Spirit Tech for the Technologically Challenged The Abc's of Social Media