Jeff Abbott

Jeff Abbott is a Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures. Prior to joining Blitzscaling, Jeff was an Instructor for the Master of Science in Innovation and Venture Development program at Arizona State University. In this role, they delivered Blitzscaling content as part of the scaling module of the program.

Before their time at ASU, Jeff served as the Director of Acceleration Programs & Services for the Entrepreneurship + Innovation Group at the SkySong Innovation Center. In this role, they developed programs, curriculum and mentorship services across 5 distinct acceleration programs serving over 120 student, faculty and alumni led ventures and a mentor corps of over 600 members.

Previously, Jeff was a Professor of Practice at Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Growth Leader at Buffalo Market.

Jeff Abbott has a Doctor of Business Administration from SDA Bocconi, a Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Jeff'story from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jeff also has a Certificate in Executive Program in Corporate Strategy from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, a Certificate in Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives & Teaching Negotiation in the Organization from Harvard Law School, and a Certificate in Net Ready Marketing from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Additionally, they have a Certification from LinkedIn in Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook and Brad Feld on Raising Capital.