Sam McElhinney

Sam McElhinney is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in business and entrepreneurship.

Sam holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management.

Prior to his MBA, Sam pursued his undergraduate studies in Sociology of Markets and Management, earning a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

Throughout his career, Sam has held key positions in various renowned organizations, showcasing his leadership and expertise.

Notably, Sam served as the Director of Product and Monetization as well as the General Manager of Weven at The Knot Worldwide.

He also contributed to the field of education as a Guest Lecturer on Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sam's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Weven, where he served as the CEO before its acquisition by The Knot Worldwide.

Additionally, Sam gained valuable experience through roles such as Product Innovation MBA Intern at Anheuser-Busch InBev, and in advertising and consumer insights at Google.

His time at Google involved both Large Customer Advertising and Consumer Insights, as well as Small Business Advertising and Sales.