Dr. Dan Marom, Academic Director
Dr. Dan Marom holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MBA (Cum Laude), and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. He is a faculty member at Hebrew University’s School of Business. He is a thought leader and the author of pioneering books on alternative finance/crowdfunding. Dr. Marom’s current focus is on empowering impactful health projects and ventures that target underserved communities in emerging markets.
In 2010, Dr. Marom co-authored a pioneering book on crowdfunding, ”The Crowdfunding Revolution”. The 2nd edition was published in 2012 by McGraw-Hill. His second co-authored book, Crowdfunding: The Corporate Era (2015) was published by Elliott & Thompson. His latest co-authored book CrowdAssets: Crowdfunding for Policy Makers was published in mid-2020 by WSP.
In the past decade, Dr. Marom has been fortunate to speak passionately about crowdfunding and its impact around the globe; teach students; consult to entrepreneurs, corporations, and policy makers; and invest in and establish fintech ventures; alongside holding several board memberships and advisory board roles. He advises international organizations such as the World Bank, the European Commission, and other organizations and foundations that operate in the alternative finance and impact arenas. He is a frequent speaker at leading conferences and seminars, as well as writing extensively about his research projects and interests.
Asper Center Academic Board
The Asper Center Academic Board is comprised of leading researchers in the field of business administration and entrepreneurship:
- Prof. Nicole Adler, Ph.D., Dean, Hebrew University Business School, and Director of the Asper Center.
- Prof. Zvi Wiener, Ph.D., Former Dean, Hebrew University Business School
- Prof. Yishay Yafeh, Ph.D., Former Dean, Hebrew University Business School