Matt Bailey

Matt Bailey is a Lecturer at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he contributes to business education with a focus on entrepreneurship and analytics. He is also the Director of the Collaborative Venturing Group at UCI Applied Innovation, actively shaping the startup ecosystem in Orange County.

His educational background includes:

• BFA in Photography, SFAI
• MBA, UC Irvine
• MSBA in Data Analytics, NYU

His research and professional interests center on entrepreneurship, data analytics, and marketing, with a strong emphasis on practical application in startup and creative industries. As a lifelong entrepreneur, he has founded and scaled companies in creative services and education sectors, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.

Matt plays a key role in bridging academic innovation with entrepreneurial ventures through UCI Applied Innovation. His work supports technology commercialization and collaborative venturing, fostering partnerships between researchers, students, and industry.

He is actively engaged in teaching and leadership, with no indication of part-time status or retirement. While no scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, his impact is evident through institutional leadership and educational contributions.