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Dr. Kurt C. Jacobs serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Management & Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business. He holds adjunct roles, having taught graduate courses in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University's Whitman College of Management, and undergraduate Strategic Management/Leadership courses at Stetson University.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship (University of Florida, 2017)
- MBA in International Business (Auburn University, 2010)
- B.S. in Political Science (Oregon State University, 2000)
His research and teaching focus on entrepreneurial ecosystems, venture capital dynamics, corporate innovation strategies, and defense industry policy development. Dr. Jacobs combines academic expertise with 20+ years in financial services (Wells Fargo Executive VP) and defense sector leadership, founding multiple firms supporting U.S. Department of Defense initiatives.
He actively advises startups, particularly Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, through angel investments and strategic advisory roles. His career bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical application of entrepreneurship principles in both commercial and government contexts.
