معرفی
David Murphy is the Executive Director of the ESTEEM Graduate Program, Student Entrepreneurship, and The Futures Group at the University of Notre Dame. He holds the academic rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Prior to joining Notre Dame, he served as President and CEO of Better World Books, a global social enterprise that has donated over 38 million books and generated $35 million for literacy initiatives. His career spans over 14 companies across multiple industries, with expertise in scaling social enterprises and raising capital.
Education:
- B.A. in Economics (High Honors), University of Notre Dame
- MBA, Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth College
His professional focus integrates entrepreneurship education with sustainable business practices. Under his leadership, Better World Books became a top global seller of used books while achieving significant environmental and social impact. He currently serves on multiple boards and advisory councils, including enFocus and Leadership Atlanta.
Awards:
- Southeastern Regional Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2011)
Leadership & Innovation:
Murphy oversees Notre Dame’s ESTEEM Program, which combines engineering, technology, and business education. His work emphasizes bridging academic research with real-world entrepreneurship. He has led teams in scaling organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, and online retail sectors, demonstrating expertise in both nonprofit and for-profit ventures.
Labs/Teams:
- ESTEEM Graduate Program (Engineering, Science, Entrepreneurship)
- The Futures Group (strategic innovation)
