Frank Almeida

Frank Almeida serves as Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino's Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation since 2019, while also teaching at Riverside City College District (RCC). His professional foundation includes co-founding Boldface Global LLC—an international online retailer operating across the US, UK, and EU—and securing over $35 million in joint venture investments.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in International Business (Pepperdine University)
• MBA with Entrepreneurship Concentration (California State University, San Bernardino)

Almeida specializes in cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets through flipped classroom techniques and experiential learning. His research interests emphasize social entrepreneurship's community impact, international business dynamics, and startup investment strategies. He actively advocates for innovative solutions to global challenges, citing Bill Gates' philanthropic approaches and Mark Cuban's startup insights as key inspirations.

Professional Contributions

• Co-authored RCC's 30-unit entrepreneurship certificate under California's Strong Workforce Initiative
• Business Pitch Competition judge and Regional "Get a Taste of Success" panelist
• Academic Senate for California Community Colleges panelist
• Virtual Enterprise Business Academy mentor (Inland Empire Desert Region)
• Small business counselor via RCC Office of Workforce and Economic Development (since 2021)

His community engagement extends to animal rescue advocacy, having temporarily housed up to 12 dogs, 1 cat, 5 bunnies, and 2 birds while supporting local shelters' no-kill initiatives.