Neal Sales-Griffin

Neal Sales-Griffin is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University, affiliated with the McCormick School of Engineering and the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He serves as Managing Director at Techstars in multiple cities and as a Venture Partner at MATH Venture Partners. Sales-Griffin co-founded the first beginner-focused in-person coding bootcamp in 2011 and is actively involved in Chicagoland non-profits and civic organizations. He ran for Mayor of Chicago in 2018. He holds a BS from Northwestern University.

• Education: BS, Northwestern University
• Advisory Role: Member of Farley Center Advisory Board
• Classes Taught: Principles of Entrepreneurship

His research and professional interests center on fostering entrepreneurship ecosystems, tech education, and venture capital support for startups. He combines academic engagement with extensive industry experience through Techstars and MATH Venture Partners, mentoring early-stage companies.

Leveraging his background, he advocates for civic innovation and equitable access to technology education. The Farley Center serves as a hub for his academic contributions to entrepreneurship pedagogy and innovation.