Jon Eckhardt

Jon Eckhardt is a distinguished professor and entrepreneur associated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds appointments at both the Wisconsin School of Business and the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID).13

Academic Career

Eckhardt is known for his expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, data analysis, finance, and leadership.1 He served as the Academic Director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship from 2012 to 2019, during which time he revitalized the center and significantly increased student enrollment.1

Entrepreneurial Achievements

Co-founder of gener8tor:: Eckhardt co-founded gener8tor, one of the top business accelerators in the United States. The accelerator has supported 1,263 companies, created over 10,000 jobs, and facilitated over $2 billion in follow-on funding.1

Entrepreneurship Science Lab:: As the Founding PI, Eckhardt established the Entrepreneurship Science Lab, which combines data science with world-class entrepreneurs to improve university-driven entrepreneurship.1

Awards and Recognition

Eckhardt has received numerous awards for his contributions to academia and entrepreneurship, including:

• Best Reviewer, Academy of Management Perspectives (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Erwin A. Gaumnitz Distinguished Faculty Award for Service (2022)
• Erwin Gaumnitz Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2020)
• Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Distinguished Professorship (2016, renewed 2020)1

Other Roles and Experiences

• Editor in Chief of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Exchange
• Kauffman Faculty Fellow for Research
• Three years of active duty in the United States Army
• Prior experience in analyzing fixed-income securities and economic consulting1

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