I'm the Coleman Foundation Clinical Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Illinois Tech Stuart School of Business, where I teach entrepreneurship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and develop tools and frameworks to increase students’ chances of success. I also serve as Chair of the Entrepreneurship Academy Council and support the Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship. I bring over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience across engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and international operations. As a lifelong entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, I’m passionate about helping founders build strong businesses while navigating the strategic, financial, and personal challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

QUESTIONS I CAN ANSWER

• How do I navigate founder challenges, including family dynamics, investor relationships, and board management?
• What critical questions should I be asking at this stage of my business?
• How can I access and leverage university resources to support my venture?