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Hi, I’m Jeff! I love connecting people, ideas, and resources. To me, GROWTH is all about PEOPLE involved. As a fractional leader, my passion for startups good beyond the typical educator or consultant. Whether it's creating connections, developing strategies, or just rolling up my sleeves to get the job done, I’m all about genuine relationships and impactful work. With a blend of academic insight and hands-on entrepreneurial experience, I immerse myself in the growth journey of startups, offering more than just advice—I become a part of their story. As a co-founder of Monolith ICF, I’ve been deeply involved in fundraising (we raised $2.3M in '24), strategic planning, and relationship-based growth. I believe in this company because it solves core human needs--not only helping the owner with a durable, efficient, comfortable building, but helping builders by reducing labor, complexity, and risk. Qatalyst Health discovered a way to remove the administrative burden of filling out Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement forms, giving nurses back time and helping razor-thinned margin Skilled Nursing Facilities decrease costs and increase revenue. In my role as a professor at the Darla Moore School of Business and director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, I seek to be more than just an educator; I’m an active participant in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. I work closely with startups, engaging students in consulting projects that provide companies guidance, mentorship, and actionable strategies that drive results. Some of my favorite leadership quotes: “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” —Benjamin Franklin "When you compete against everyone else, no one wants to help you. But when you compete against yourself, everyone wants to help you." — Simon Sinek "Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." —Calvin Coolidge 30th US Pres. (1872 - 1933)