Jack McGourty

Jack McGourty, Ph.D., is Director of Community and Global Entrepreneurship at the Columbia Business School, as well as a member of the EMSTM faculty, teaching graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management. Prior to joining the Columbia Business School, Jack was Vice Dean at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Over the past 14 years, Jack has been an active member of the University's entrepreneurial community, establishing an undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship, teaching core courses in entrepreneurship, and inaugurating the Columbia Venture Competition and Res, Inc., an innovative residential program for student entrepreneurs.

In 2009, McGourty launched the federally funded Columbia University-Harlem Small Business Development Center, offering technical assistance to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Jack is the driving force behind In-V-Ent-Edtm and Venture for Alltm, new programs designed to educate aspiring entrepreneurs and build capacity for high potential startup ventures in emerging markets.  The ultimate goal is to enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems in support of regional innovation and economic development.

Over the years, McGourty’s research findings in product development processes and product innovation have been implemented by a number of industrial and government organizations including 3M, Chrysler, AT&T, the U.S. Army, Intel, and Honeywell.

Jack McGourty holds a B.S. from St. Peter's College, an M.S. from City College, an M.A. from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from Stevens Institute of Technology.