Brian O'Connor is an adjunct associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also founder and managing partner of NextGen Growth Partners, a private equity firm that partners with talented entrepreneurs to acquire and build companies in growing industries.

Mark Agnew is an adjunct associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also co-founder and chairman of Pickles Group, a non-profit providing children navigating a parent’s cancer with free resources and support.