Adam J. Bock

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Timeline
About me
Executive-In-Residence
Education
- Stanford University
  1988 - 1992
  BA Economics
- Imperial College London
  2007 - 2010
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Stanford University
  1988 - 1992
  BS Engineering
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
  1997 - 1999
  MBA Management and Entrepreneurship 4.0
Experience
- Monitor Group
  Aug 1992 - Nov 1995
  Consultant
  Supported and led strategic consulting project for Fortune 500 firms, including new market assessment, cost management, acquisition, and policy work.
- The SEED Foundation
  Jun 1997 - Aug 2007
  Advisor
  Supported the founders in the formation of the Foundation. Advised on a variety of strategic and expansion issues. Worked on comparative study of boarding school practices. Led unsuccessful effort to expand to Milwaukee.
- Stratatech Corporation
  Nov 1999 - Jan 2001
  Co-Founder
  Partnered with scientific founders to license technology from university, raise angel financing, set up and manage operations.
- Early Stage Research
  Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
  Manager
  Manager of angel networks in Wisconsin. Reviewed more than 2000 early stage companies seeking early stage capital, facilitated >$5M in angel investments.
- Nerites Corpoartion
  Aug 2003 - Feb 2006
  Co-Founder, VP Finance
  Co-founder of tech-based spin-out of Northwestern University.
- TechStar
  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
  Consultant
  Supported commercialization of technologies developed at Wisconsin research institutions, including the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Virtual Incision Corp
  Jun 2006 - Dec 2007
  Founding CEO
  Raised angel financing. Managed prototype product design and development. Oversaw preliminary animal testing.
- The University of Edinburgh
  Sept 2010 - Aug 2015
  Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship
  Research and teaching on technology entrepreneurship, technology transfer, venture creation, business models, entrepreneurial narrative
- Edinburgh BioQuarter
  Feb 2011 - May 2013
  Visiting Scholar
  Facilitate discussion of research-based venturing and technology commercialization of university life science innovations.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
  Visiting Lecturer / Honorary Fellow
  Teaching Technology Entrepreneurship to business, engineering, and science students. Honorary Fellowship at The Holtz Center. Studying venturing in the field of regenerative medicine, as part of a long-term research project on entrepreneurship under uncertainty.
- Edgewood College
  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
  Associate Professor of Management
  Teaching and research on entrepreneurship and management.
- Cellular Logistics Inc.
  Feb 2016 - Oct 2018
  Co-founder, Director, CFO / Treasurer
  Co-founder and early stage executive. CLI is a UW-spinout commercializing an acellular biomaterial for cardiac and regenerative medicine applications. More info: https://tinyurl.com/19clibockgbp
- Exvarderus
  Feb 2017 - now
  Founder & Manager
- Wisconsin School of Business
  Sept 2017 - now
  Lecturer
  Award-winning instructor teaching courses on entrepreneurship, growth strategies, and technology venturing. Link to more information: https://tinyurl.com/19wiscbockim
- Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development
  May 2018 - now
  Executive Education instructor and facilitator
  Facilitating and leading Exec Ed programs on strategy, innovation, and organizational management. Here's my blog on the CPED site: https://blog.uwcped.org/tag/adam-j-bock/
- University of Minnesota
  Nov 2018 - now
  Executive in Residence - Technology Commercialization Discovery Launchpad
  Supporting the University of Minnesota's technology transfer office to launch tech spin-outs. Training and supporting academic entrepreneurs, especially in the life sciences. More information: https://tinyurl.com/19minntcbockdlp
- Endsulin
  Apr 2020 - Mar 2022
  Interim CFO
  Providing strategic and general business guidance to support Endsulin's commercialization of a gene therapy treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. Really excited to be working with a top-notch team on this important biotechnology opportunity.
- GenAI startup - Stealth Mode
  Jun 2024 - Oct 2024
  Strategic Advisor
  Provided strategic guidance to stealth mode genAI SaaS venture in the health care admin space. Identified key devs, facilitated early organizational controls and structures, and initiated communication with funding market.
Licenses & Certifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
  Higher Education Academy
  Jun 2013
- TeachingOnline@UW: Plan & Design
  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Jun 2019
- TeachingOnline@UW: Facilitation and Management
  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Dec 2018
- Blend@UW: Blended instruction certificate
  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Aug 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  James Johannes Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence in Executive Education UW-Madison Center for Professional and Executive Development May 2021 Award to recognize excellence in executive education based on client evaluations and impact.
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  National Winner - 3E Experiential Entrepreneurship Activity United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Jan 2018 The 3E-Learning Project, a joint USASBE and Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) at the George Washington University (GWU), strives to establish more and better use of entrepreneurial experiential learning exercises and games used as teaching tools to assist educators in teaching entrepreneurship, small business, and new venture development. The 3E competition brings together the top 10 best entrepreneurial experiential exercises accepted to the USASBE conference to compete for 3E… Show more The 3E-Learning Project, a joint USASBE and Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) at the George Washington University (GWU), strives to establish more and better use of entrepreneurial experiential learning exercises and games used as teaching tools to assist educators in teaching entrepreneurship, small business, and new venture development. The 3E competition brings together the top 10 best entrepreneurial experiential exercises accepted to the USASBE conference to compete for 3E bragging rights as well as a small Honoria. Show less
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  Most Valuable Professor Edgewood College Athletic Department 2016 Chosen by Edgewood College athletes in recognition of teaching and supporting student-athletes.
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  MIT Ideas Lab Expert MIT Ideas Lab Sep 2013 Selected as one of 25 global experts on innovation and technology transfer to participate in the Skoltech-MIT Ideas Lab in Moscow:http://www.skoltech.ru/innovation/ideas-lab
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  Fellow United Kingdom Higher Education Academy Jun 2013 The Higher Education Academy champions excellent learning and teaching in higher education.We are a national and independent organisation, funded by the four UK HE funding bodies and by subscriptions and grants. Our mission is to use our expertise and resources to support the higher education community in order to enhance the quality and impact of learning and teaching. We do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share… Show more The Higher Education Academy champions excellent learning and teaching in higher education.We are a national and independent organisation, funded by the four UK HE funding bodies and by subscriptions and grants. Our mission is to use our expertise and resources to support the higher education community in order to enhance the quality and impact of learning and teaching. We do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice, and by helping to influence, shape and implement policy.Central to our service is providing academic staff with professional recognition, networking and development opportunities, and advice and support throughout their careers. Show less
- Awarded to Adam J. Bock
  Young Academy Member Royal Society of Edinburgh Apr 2013 The RSE Young Academy of Scotland fosters interdisciplinary activities among emerging leaders from the disciplines of science and humanities, the professions, the arts, business and civil society. Established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2011, the Young Academy of Scotland provides a platform for able and innovative young entrepreneurs, professionals and academics to develop a coherent and influential voice, and to address the most challenging issues facing society in Scotland and… Show more The RSE Young Academy of Scotland fosters interdisciplinary activities among emerging leaders from the disciplines of science and humanities, the professions, the arts, business and civil society. Established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2011, the Young Academy of Scotland provides a platform for able and innovative young entrepreneurs, professionals and academics to develop a coherent and influential voice, and to address the most challenging issues facing society in Scotland and beyond. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Board of Directors
  Issued by Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation on Sept 2014
  Associated with Adam J. Bock
- Advisor
  Issued by The SEED Foundation on Jan 1997
  Associated with Adam J. Bock