Dr. Eric Letsinger

Instructor

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Biography

Eric Letsinger is an Adjunct Lecturer of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management and the founder of Quantified Ventures, a firm focused on developing finance initiatives that deliver measurable health, social, and environmental impact. He served as CEO of Quantified Ventures from 2014 to 2023 and currently leads Quantified Ventures Holdings, supporting multiple impact companies. With over 25 years of leadership experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Eric is known for driving transformative public-private initiatives that enhance social impact. His professional journey spans notable organizations such as IBM, Baltimore Public Schools, Baltimore Housing Department, Cyveillance Software, PwC, and Samaritan Inns Homeless Services. He teaches a class on Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance, integrating various teaching methodologies including lectures, guest speaking engagements, and case studies. This course is designed to help students understand and navigate the field of impact investing, equipping them with the necessary skills to develop impactful financial vehicles that align with institutional investor portfolios.

Research Interests

Courses

Impact Investing Sustainable Finance

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.