Mark Cannice

Mark Cannice is a distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of San Francisco since August 1997, where contributions include research in venture capital and authoring the quarterly Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index(TM) Research Report. Additionally, Mark serves as Department Chair, overseeing faculty and curriculum development for entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Academic experience includes positions as Visiting Scholar at institutions such as Loyola Marymount University and Waseda University, alongside teaching engagements at the University of Toronto and Université Panthéon Assas. Mark's prior roles span from founding an international trading firm to serving as a U.S. Naval Reserve Officer. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and a Ph.D. from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.