Dr. Paul Cheek

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Biography

Paul Cheek is a global expert in innovation-driven entrepreneurship, serving as a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management. With a background as a serial tech entrepreneur and software engineer, he is also a bestselling author of 'Disciplined Entrepreneurship: Startup Tactics'. At MIT, he co-founded ventures recognized by Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for their impact on the world. Paul has been featured in significant publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine, and plays a pivotal role in teaching thousands of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students annually through the 'New Enterprises' course. He has designed a new advanced course titled 'Venture Creation Tactics' to support student entrepreneurs in building businesses. Prior to his current role, Paul was a co-founder of two companies: Oceanworks, focused on reducing plastic pollution, and Work Today, a venture-backed digital staffing recruitment firm. He has consulted with major firms like LogMeIn and BlackRock and serves on various advisory boards including the CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Board and the MIT Sandbox Funding Board.

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Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA

Teaching courses on innovation and entrepreneurship.