MS Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship, Specialized Master’s Programs, Uncategorized

Introducing James Maiocco as a Mentor for the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship is Foster’s new 12-month degree that embodies the startup process — from ideation and formation to execution and scale. It blends the best of business school education, practical content, world-class Seattle connections, and time in the program for students to get their startup off the ground. Our goal for students: turn that spark into reality.

James Maiocco
Chief Business Development Officer, Pushpay
B.A., Architecture
M.P., Planning
J.D., Law

I mentor student entrepreneurs because I am inspired by students.

As a mentor, I excel at..

Business and Corporate Development; Venture Capital Fundraising / Financing; Executive and Board Management.

Don’t ask me about…

Product Development or Product Management.

The one thing people should know about me is…

I am a serial entrepreneur and relentlessly optimistic.

My favorite entrepreneurial book, blog, podcast is…

Tomasz Tunguz blog at Redpoint.

When I have free time, I…

Spend time with my family.

I manage everyday stress by…

Exercising and enjoying good food.

If I’m going out to dinner, I’ll generally order…

Ceviche.

As a kid, I was fascinated by…

Star wars.

As an adult, I’m fascinated by…

Software innovation.

The person I admire most is…

My spouse.

I describe myself as…

Curious, Passionate, Innovative, Optimistic, Authentic.

My motto/tagline is…

Life is short make it count.

Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Mentors, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

The 12-month Master of Science in Entrepreneurship degree program was built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. As rigorous as an MBA, our program follows the same path as a startup—with a curriculum designed to guide you through a real-world entrepreneurial process used to develop new companies.

It’s the one-year launchpad that will make the most difference in your business, by equipping you with the tools, skills, and connections to confidently lead your next company to success.

We consider Seattle to be a global innovation hub and the ideal place to gain the confidence, competence, and community to launch and grow your new venture! Get in touch to learn more about the program, to set up a phone call with an admissions representative, or to arrange a (virtual) class visit.

The Buerk Center at the Foster School serves UW with exceptional academic programs and real-world experiences. Students and faculty who engage with the center make strong connections to the Seattle entrepreneurial community. Home to the Jones + Foster Accelerator, innovative courses, and extra-curricular programs like the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, the Buerk Center also hosts multiple student competitions, including the Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge, the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, and the Dempsey Startup Competition (formerly the UW Business Plan Competition).