Mark Finkel

Entrepreneurial Mentor | President of Emerging Growth | Professor of Entrepreneurship at Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University

Mark Finkel is an accomplished academic and entrepreneur, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University. He has been with the institution since January 2018 and was previously an adjunct professor from August 2017 to January 2018. In recognition of his teaching excellence, he was voted "Professor of the Year" for the 2020-2021 academic year by the student body.1

In addition to his teaching role, Finkel is the Director of the Executive MBA Program at the Sy Syms School of Business, a position he has held since August 2018. His professional experience extends beyond academia; he is the President of Emerging Growth Group, where he has worked with over 25 growing companies, focusing on operational strategies and financial management.1

Finkel holds a JD from the University of California, Davis - School of Law, an MBA in Finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and a BA in Government from Oberlin College.1 His background includes significant roles in various companies, including Chief Strategy Officer at SoftWorks AI and positions on advisory boards for several technology firms.1