Mark Tebbe

Mark Tebbe is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Polsky Center. With decades of experience founding NASDAQ-listed corporations (Lante Corporation, Answers Corporation) and advising Fortune 500 companies, Tebbe bridges academic theory with real-world startup execution. His expertise spans technology consulting, venture creation, and emerging technologies.

Notable Achievements:

• Co-founded Lante Corporation (NASDAQ: LNTE) in 1984
• Co-founder and Vice-Chairman of Answers Corporation (NASDAQ: ANSW)
• Chairman of ChicagoNEXT for advancing regional tech competitiveness

Leadership & Recognition:

• Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
• Inducted into Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
• Recipient of multiple awards including Crain's Chicago Business 40 under 40 and Microsoft's Solution Provider Partner of the Year

Academic Contributions: Tebbe teaches courses like Entrepreneurial Discovery and Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (New Venture Challenge), while mentoring students and enhancing classroom experiences through his entrepreneurial insights.