Dr. Mark Achler

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Biography

Mark Achler is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, specializing in Management and Organizations. He teaches courses such as Building Innovation, Teams, Cultures, providing students with insights into assembling effective teams and fostering innovative corporate cultures. Mark is also a Managing Director at Math Venture Partners, an early to mid-stage technology venture capital fund, and a serial entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning several startups and established companies. Before joining Kellogg, he held significant roles, including Senior Vice President of Innovation and New Business Strategy at Redbox. Mark co-authored the book 'Exit Right,' which guides entrepreneurs on successfully selling their startups, and is a popular speaker in the entrepreneurial community and a mentor at various entrepreneurial organizations, including TechStars. He holds a BA in Social Studies Education with a minor in Economics from Purdue University.

Research Interests

Experience

Managing Director

— Present

Math Venture Partners • Evanston, IL

Overseeing an early to mid-stage technology venture capital fund.

SVP Innovation, New Business Strategy

— Present

Redbox • Evanston, IL

Leading innovation initiatives and new business strategies.

Board Member, President/CEO

— Present

Emmi Solutions • Chicago, IL

Serving in executive leadership roles.

Founding Partner

— Present

Kettle Partners • Chicago, IL

Co-founding a venture capital firm.

Co-founder, President

— Present

Kinesoft Development • Chicago, IL

Leading a software development company.

Co-founder, CEO

— Present

Imagination Pilots • Chicago, IL

Leading a creative agency.

Co-founder, CEO

— Present

Whitewater Group • Chicago, IL

Leading a technology development firm.

PC Product Manager

— Present

SPSS • Chicago, IL

Managing product development for statistical software.

Introduction Manager

— Present

Apple Computer • Cupertino, CA

Managing product introduction strategies.

Co-founder

— Present

Computers Etc. • Indianapolis, IN

Co-founding a technology retail company.

Courses

Building Innovation, Teams, Cultures Field Study Launching Scaling Startups

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.