Jeff Scheinrock

Jeff Scheinrock serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean and Faculty Director of Applied Management Programs at UCLA Anderson School of Management. With extensive experience in entrepreneurship and business leadership, he brings real-world expertise to his academic role, focusing on practical business education that prepares students for entrepreneurial challenges.

His areas of expertise include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Business Plans
• Strategic Consulting
• Early-Stage Financing

Scheinrock initially connected with UCLA Anderson as an Executive MBA faculty advisor in 2006. He developed a business plan development class in 2007 and became a continuing lecturer in 2013. He currently serves as faculty director for the Applied Management Research (AMR) and Business Creation Option (BCO) capstone programs, guiding students through practical business applications.

Awards and recognition:

• NASA: Administrative recognition for contribution to the space program

His professional journey demonstrates a remarkable trajectory from entrepreneurial beginnings to executive leadership positions. He co-authored 'The Agile Startup: Quick and Dirty Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know' (Wiley, 2013), sharing insights on building adaptable companies. His educational background includes a B.S. from the University of Southern California, and he is a registered CPA who has successfully bridged the academic and business worlds throughout his career.