Jeffrey Hannan

Jeffrey Hannan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business and Management at Hope International University, where he contributes to business education with a focus on entrepreneurial leadership and mission-driven enterprise. He is affiliated with the College of Business and teaches courses such as Social Entrepreneurship – Business as Mission and New Venture Development and Strategy.

• Doctoral Candidate (ABD), Entrepreneurship in Education, University of Pennsylvania
• MBA, Entrepreneurship, Finance, & Strategy, UCLA – Anderson School of Management
• BA, Political Science, University of Rhode Island

His research and teaching interests center on entrepreneurship, particularly social entrepreneurship and nonprofit innovation. With a strong emphasis on practical application, he integrates real-world experience into the classroom, drawing from decades of work in venture creation, investment banking, and community development. His academic focus includes business model innovation, startup strategy, and sustainable enterprise development.

While no recent publications are listed, his instructional and professional work reflect a consistent engagement with entrepreneurial education and mission-aligned business practices across top institutions including UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, and FIDM.

He has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to entrepreneurship and teaching excellence:

• Farber Fellowship (REDF – San Francisco, CA)
• Wolfen Entrepreneurial Fellowship (UCLA)
• Kopp Foundation Scholarship recipient (University of Rhode Island)
• Outstanding Faculty – FIDM Los Angeles

Jeffrey has advised and instructed students at multiple universities, including UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, and FIDM, though specific advisees are not listed. His professional career includes founding and partnering in venture firms such as 158 Ventures and Strata Partners, serving as Enterprise Development Director at the Jacobs Center for Nonprofit Innovation, and holding roles in capital markets and investment banking at Merrill Lynch, Kidder Peabody, and Wedbush Morgan Securities. These experiences inform his teaching and mentorship in entrepreneurial development and financial strategy.

There is no mention of active research labs, teams, or grant-funded projects in the provided information.