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Mark Finkel is a Clinical Professor of Management at the Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University. He holds offices at Beren Hall Room 404 in New York City. With 25+ years of experience in early-stage entrepreneurial ventures, his expertise spans high-growth tech companies across North America, Silicon Valley, and Israel. He has extensive international operational experience establishing distribution networks in Europe and Asia.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College
- MBA from New York University
- Juris Doctor from University of California (Managing Editor, Law Review)
Research Interests: Focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial skills, particularly scaling ventures through growth phases, nascent market dynamics, disruptive innovation, and product/service success factors. His work emphasizes practical application of management strategies in emerging business environments.
Professional Highlights:
- Founder & former Chairman of RightAnswers (acquired by Upland Software 2017)
- Board member at JUMP Bikes (acquired by Uber 2018)
- 4 successful IPOs as CFO
- Social entrepreneurship leadership: Special Kids Fund (charity gift card pioneer)
Engagement: Serves on corporate/nonprofit boards and advisory boards, combining academic insights with real-world business strategy implementation.
