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Taft Price serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the University of Utah, actively integrating students into real-world start-up operations through experiential entrepreneurship education.
He holds an MBA from New York University and a BA from Brigham Young University, with a career spanning high-impact ventures including co-founding Oakley Networks (sold to Raytheon after generating $75M+ revenue) and serving as President of TaskEasy. His professional trajectory encompasses leadership roles at Alta Capital Management (growing revenue by 220%), Richter & Co., and Cerberus Partners, where he oversaw restructuring for Harvest Foods.
Professor Price's research focuses on entrepreneurial execution, venture scaling, and dual-sided marketplace development, emphasizing practical application over theoretical frameworks. His methodology bridges classroom learning with operational business challenges, particularly in security technology and service-based startups.
He served six years on the University of Utah Board of Trustees and maintains active civic engagement with his wife Mary Jane, with whom he raises four daughters while supporting numerous philanthropic initiatives across Utah.