Dr. Mike Kane

Professor

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Biography

Mike Kane is the founder and president of Kestrel Investments, a single-family office based near Philadelphia, which he established in 2005. With extensive experience in managing family operating businesses and direct investing, he has become a prominent figure in the family office community. Kane also teaches philosophy and economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he applies his vast knowledge of wealth management to educate affluent families. His teaching includes a rigorous program in Private Wealth Management as part of the Wharton Executive Education curriculum. This program has been attended by high net-worth investors from over 50 countries, providing them with comprehensive insights into wealth management strategies. Kane's expertise is further recognized through his work on various advisory boards related to family office groups, including the Institute for Private Investors (IPI), where he has been awarded the Mark Morris Award for leadership in the family office sector. Additionally, he serves as an active board member for numerous start-ups and a private-family charitable foundation. Kane holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and a PhD in Philosophy from Boston College.

Research Interests

Experience

Founder and President

— Present

Kestrel Investments • Philadelphia, PA

Founded and operates a single-family office that focuses on venture capital and private equity investments.

Instructor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches courses in philosophy and economics.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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Specialization Notes

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