Most recently in private equity, Sherry Hoskinson is a recognized leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with broad experience spanning higher education and the private sector. Throughout her career, she has specialized in advancing technology commercialization, startup development, innovation strategy, and has led technology companies as CEO.

With deep expertise in cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems and guiding individual founders, Sherry has played a key role in connecting research institutions with real-world market opportunities. As the longtime director of the award-winning McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona, she consistently secured top-five national rankings for its programs. She has also developed nationally recognized interdisciplinary curricula and advised universities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on innovation impact—specifically in the areas of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and the drivers and determinants of entrepreneurial activity.

Sherry has advised thousands of founders over the course of her career. Her work reflects a strong commitment to fostering economic growth through innovation, mentorship, and collaborative leadership.