MIT entrepreneur Paul Cheek visits Business School
On Friday 11 October 2024, the Business School, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Centre, welcomed Paul Cheek, a serial tech entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management.
As Executive Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and author of the bestselling book ‘Disciplined Entrepreneurship: Startup Tactics’, Paul shared his expertise with students, staff, and representatives from Scotland’s innovation ecosystem.
The visit featured an interactive seminar in the Gateway building, where Paul discussed the future of entrepreneurship in the AI era and introduced MIT’s ‘Disciplined Entrepreneurship’ approach. Attendees included delegations from Scottish universities, angel investors, and leaders of innovation hubs.
Dr Gosia Mitka, Vice-Dean for Engagement, Partnerships and Social Responsibility, said:
Paul’s visit was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on how we can foster entrepreneurship within the Business School. It opened up exciting possibilities for future collaboration between St Andrews and MIT.
Paul also met with senior University leaders, including Deputy Principal Professor Brad MacKay and Business School Dean Professor Mark Brewer, to discuss the School’s entrepreneurial vision. He toured University buildings in St Andrews and the Eden Campus in Guardbridge, where he was introduced to key facilities such as the Rapid Prototyping Centre and the Entrepreneurship Centre.
Paul’s visit highlighted opportunities for closer ties with MIT. Potential areas of collaboration include executive education, student and staff exchanges, and joint initiatives to address global challenges through entrepreneurship.
