Professor Dr. Thomas Parkinson
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Biography
Tom Parkinson has been a lecturer in Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, since 2017. He serves as the Senior Director at Illinois Ventures, where he is involved in investing in early-stage technology-based ventures linked to the University of Illinois System. Before joining Illinois Ventures in 2016, he was a partner at a venture capital fund based in Chicago that managed a seed capital fund associated with Northwestern University. Throughout his academic career, he has taught courses in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance, helping students raise over $200 million in venture capital for early-stage financing. Parkinson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University in 1982 and his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in 1985.
Research Interests
Experience
Lecturer
2017-01-01 — PresentGies College of Business, University of Illinois • Champaign, IL
Lecturer in Business Administration.
Senior Director
2016-01-01 — PresentIllinois Ventures • Champaign, IL
Invests in early-stage technology-based ventures.
Adjunct Lecturer
2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Taught courses related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Venture Facilitator
2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31Innovation Engine Accelerator, Ohio University • Athens, OH
Provided guidance and support to early-stage ventures.
Director
2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01Mersive Technologies • Boulder, CO
Oversaw the company's strategic direction.
National Advisor Mentor
2010-01-01 — 2018-12-31Pipeline • National
Mentored emerging entrepreneurs.
Director
2007-01-01 — PresentVHT • National
Provides strategic leadership.
Director
2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01SageQuest Inc. • National
Led the company through strategic growth.
Director
2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01TL Contact • National
Managed strategic initiatives.
Partner
2004-01-01 — PresentHopewell Ventures • National
Engaged in venture capital activities.
Director
2002-01-01 — 2014-01-01Vested Health • National
Oversaw strategic operations.
Partner
2002-01-01 — 2014-01-01Adena Ventures • National
Participated in venture capital investment.
Partner
2000-01-01 — PresentWoodland Venture Management • National
Engaged in management and investments.
Adjunct Professor
1997-01-01 — 2004-01-01University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL
Taught courses related to business administration.
Guest Lecturer
1993-01-01 — 1994-01-01University of the West Indies • Caribbean
Delivered guest lectures on business topics.
Guest Lecturer
1992-01-01 — 1992-12-31Czechoslovak Management Center • Czech Republic
Conducted guest lectures.
Chief Financial Officer
1990-01-01 — 2000-01-01Technology Innovation Center • National
Led financial operations.
Executive Director
1986-01-01 — 2000-01-01Evanston Business Investment Corporation • Evanston, IL
Oversaw business investment initiatives.
Executive Director
1985-01-01 — 2000-01-01Evanston Business Investment Corp. • Evanston, IL
Directed activities and strategic direction.
Courses
Requirements for University of Illinois
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
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Prerequisites
Application Checklist
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- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes
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