Dr. Susan Preston

Instructor

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Biography

Susan Preston is an Affiliate Instructor at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, where she teaches courses related to entrepreneurship and finance. She has extensive expertise in business analytics, competitive strategy, entrepreneurship, and law. With a Juris Doctor from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University, she has held significant positions including Managing Member of the SeaChange Fund and the Seattle Angel Fund. Her role as a Board Member for various companies like Olis Robotics and Nortis Inc. highlights her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial ventures. In recognition of her contributions, she received the Woman of Valor award from Senator Cantwell and was named Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Council of America in 2014. In addition to her teaching and board roles, she has also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Kauffman Foundation and has contributed to the National Science Foundation’s advisory council.

Research Interests

Courses

ENTRE 579 Angel Investing ENTRE 561 Essentials of Finance for Entrepreneurs ENTRE 557 Entrepreneurial Finance

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.