I'm a seasoned educator transforming traditional business education through hands-on learning experiences and critical thinking.
My teaching approach focuses on practical application and real-world problem-solving, helping students become innovative leaders rather than passive learners.
Adjunct Professor: Full-time since June 2018.
Programs: BBA, BS, PGE, MSC, MBA, EMBA, EXECED.
Primary Areas: Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship.
Teaching Style: experiment, fail, learn, and then repeat the process.
I think advice is cheap. You can only really learn by doing and making mistakes. But Bschools won’t let you, because it’s all focused on getting grades. Yet making mistakes is not failure, it's the first step to understanding which is vitally more important for you than memorization. So in my classes, we strive for mistakes, not for scores. And whatever the syllabus, I focus on teaching life skills and bridging the gap between b-school and the real world. In my classes, we work together on creative and critical thinking, empathy and solution-based innovation, and practical hands-on problem-solving and there’s always ample time just to think, doubt, and question what you’ve learned. Most of all, my work, is not work. I absolutely love teaching and could do it for free (and don't do it only when I have spare time). I remain a student and do not feel like my age and experience make me a guru. I can teach you many things, but I can learn from you too. When you are in my courses, who you are on your journey is more important than who I am. In short, I care.
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Unconventional Approach: experiential, learning by doing.
Philosophy: Students remember what they do, not what they hear - that's why active learning is at the core of every class.
Formats: 10 session semesters (30 hours), 1-week sprints (24-30 hours), 1-day focuses (6-8 hours), Summer School & Business Games.
Design: I develop syllabi and content for courses, coordinate multi-campus programs, and direct innovative courses over two semesters.
Thesis Supervision: I take on just two thesis students at a time—Bachelor’s or Master’s—strictly within my areas of expertise. Why? Because I’m not here to babysit a PDF. I offer real mentoring: sharp, strategic, and the kind that actually sticks. If you’re just looking for a signature and a smile, I’m not your guy. But if you want your thesis to matter (and maybe even change your path), let’s talk.
Teaching Hours: 2,645
Students Taught: 3,592
Courses Completed: 107