Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, teaching “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition” in Winter quarters (2025 and 2026 schedules confirmed). His academic role bridges rigorous business education with extensive real-world leadership experience spanning private equity, investment banking, and operational management of large-scale enterprises.

His educational credentials include:

• BS from Cornell University
• MBA with honors from the University of Chicago

Agnew’s research and pedagogical focus centers on entrepreneurship through acquisition—a specialized discipline where entrepreneurs purchase and scale existing businesses. His expertise extends to private equity operations, venture capital strategies, and small business leadership, informed by direct experience scaling organizations to 4,000+ employees. Teaching emphasizes practical application of acquisition frameworks, portfolio company management, and ethical business growth within competitive markets.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

While formal student advising isn't detailed, his course directly trains MBA candidates in acquisition entrepreneurship. Professional mentorship occurs through leadership at Pickles Group and portfolio company engagements. No active research grants are specified, though his non-profit work with Pickles Group demonstrates community-focused resource allocation.

Agnew co-founded and chairs Pickles Group, a non-profit providing free resources and community support for children navigating parental cancer—representing his primary organizational affiliation beyond academia.