:: Donald F. Kuratko
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The Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Executive Director of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Research Expertise: Corporate Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship
Donald F. Kuratko is The Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University -Bloomington. He is considered a preeminent scholar and national leader in the field of entrepreneurship. He has published over 150 articles on aspects of entrepreneurship, new venture development, and corporate entrepreneurship.
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:: Johannes (Joe) Denekamp
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Johannes (Joe) Denekamp, Ph.D. is Senior Lecturer of Management and a Faculty Fellow at the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. 
He received his Ph.D. in 1988 from The Ohio State University. He teaches executive, graduate and undergraduate courses in areas relating to Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Change Management. His particular emphasis on business planning and strategic growth has made him a valuable sounding board on countless corporate change projects. He has received several teaching awards including the Kelley Direct Teaching Excellence award and is helping to pioneer hybrid models of direct and on-line teaching methods.
His research has focused on how firms can protect their core competencies and enhance their competitive positions using strategic alliances. He has served as an advisor to numerous companies and the U.S. government. He currently serves as the faculty advisor to the Young Entrepreneur Association and actively mentors CEOs of several entrepreneurial firms.
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:: Dmitrii Gabrielov
President
Communication and Culture
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Interests: Entertainment Industry, Promotions, Event Planning, Public Relations 
Dmitrii is helping to produce several films, including a finalist in the 2006 national Slamdance screenplay competition. He has interned for Bona Fide Productions in Los Angeles (creators of Little Miss Sunshine). He currently interns for the world music PR/promotions company, Rock Paper Scissors. Dmitrii is also the founder and president of Indiana University’s European Student Association
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:: Akshay Vatsa
Finance and Entrepreneurship
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Interests: Internet, Software and Digital Media startups, Food and Retail Industry 
Akshay was recently a summer analyst at Bay Partners, a VC firm based in Silicon Valley, CA. At Bay Partners, Akshay was on the investment team for the AppFactory seed funding program and also worked on deals in the internet gaming, mobile, software, and digital media space. Prior to Bay, Akshay worked at UBS Investment Bank in the Global Technology Group in San Francisco, CA in 2006 as a summer analyst. At UBS, he worked on a number of tech deals. Akshay also worked at MetLife as a summer analyst in New Delhi, India in 2005 where he led the unit-links (variable) insurance research project. Akshay has completed an investment banking training program at the Swiss Finance Academy in Switzerland. Akshay co-founded the American Red Cross Club of Indiana University and served as the Vice-President.
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:: Matt Fields
Finance – Real Estate and Entrepreneurship
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Interests: Technology, Goods and Services, Entertainment Industry 
Previously held position was V.P. of University Relations and V.P. of Marketing and Activities. He is currently running his third business. Past businesses have been Proshine Auto Detailing, and Carmel Painting. His current business is a limited edition streetwear label called Dope Couture. It currently sold at fine retail boutiques in Calgary and Ann Arbor as well as online at www.dopecouture.com.
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:: Matt Hunckler
VP Technology and Web Design
Finance and Entrepreneurship
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Interests: Web Design, Internet Marketing, Information Products, Real Estate, Marketing
Matt is currently the Owner and Director of Business Management for an internet marketing and web design firm, SureSite Design LLC. () SureSite Design creates value for all types of businesses by utilizing efficient web tools and cutting edge technology.
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1-800-582-0435
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:: David Weisburd
Student Advisor
Entrepreneurship and Management
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Interests: Consulting Industry, Cutting Edge Technology that can be applied to traditional business models, Search Engine Optimization, Information Products. 
David is the current Owner of Indy Tickets Express LLC. (DBA TicketCelebration.com). He has owned the company since August 2004. TicketCelebration.com specializes in providing clients with hard to get premium seats to sold out events nationwide. Prior to founding Indy Tickets Express LLC. David was involved in the gaming, jewelry, and wholesaling industry.
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