Anthony Dano Borquez

Dr. Anthony Dano Borquez is an Adjunct Professor of the Practice in Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California, affiliated with the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. He has taught at USC for over 20 years, specializing in technology entrepreneurship and innovation. His courses include BAEP 465 (Digital Playbook for Entrepreneurs) and BAEP 599 (Video Game Entrepreneurship), focusing on practical strategies for launching tech startups and gaming ventures.

Education:
Dr. Borquez holds a Doctorate, MA, dual MS, and BS—all from the University of Southern California.

Research Interests:
His expertise spans disruptive technologies, with emphasis on:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Gaming, E-Sports & Entertainment
• Augmented/Virtual Reality
• Crypto & Fintech
• Digital Marketing Strategies

Industry Engagement:
Beyond academia, he founded Grab (AR/VR) and Blue Label Games (acquired by Konami), co-founded Spacient Technologies (acquired by Trimble) and Faceroll Games (partnered with Activision). He co-leads Moon Holdings—a venture fund investing in Coinbase, Discord, Genies, and other tech/gaming startups.