Nikki Eberhardt

Nikki Eberhardt is an Assistant Professor of Business at Minerva University, a San Francisco-based institution that aims to disrupt traditional higher education.12 Her academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Global Sociology from the University of Utah
• M.B.A. from Said Business School at Oxford University
• M.A. in International Development from Brigham Young University1

Professional Roles and Accomplishments

At Minerva University, Dr. Eberhardt teaches courses in startup finance, marketing, and global business.1 Her approach focuses on empowering students to tackle global challenges through innovative solutions and social entrepreneurship.3

Additional Roles::

• EVP Impact at eThree and Director of Partnerships at ZSchool
• Member of Delta's Global Talent Team
• Works with Global Citizen movement1

Notable Achievements::

• TEDx Oxford presenter
• Emcee for NASA Space Center Cross Industry Innovation Summit and other tech events
• Moderator for various business conferences and forums
• Event producer for Global Citizen, Sundance Film Festival, and Vatican social entrepreneurship summit
• Co-Founder and President of a United Nations Women Chapter1

Teaching Philosophy and Approach

Dr. Eberhardt's teaching philosophy centers on creating the next generation of global leaders. She encourages her students to:

1. Identify global challenges that deeply concern them
2. Develop innovative solutions through social entrepreneurship
3. Balance profit-driven sustainability with social and environmental responsibility2

Her courses at Minerva University are part of a curriculum designed to provide students with a global perspective on business and technology.2

Upcoming Work

Dr. Eberhardt is currently working on a book titled "Purposeful Leadership," which focuses on achieving life/work balance and optimizing leadership skills.2