Dr. Michael P. Lynch integrates executive leadership, strategic innovation, and academic rigor. Holding a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and a BM in studio music and jazz from the University of Miami, alongside an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he earned early tenure at Purdue University by combining his music and psychology background in research on infant musicality. He went on to lead high-impact corporate strategies at The Boston Consulting Group and recently served as CEO of PolyBloc Therapeutics Inc, focused on breakthrough cancer therapeutics and the first biopharma spinout in UCF history. As a University of Central Florida (UCF) Professor of Practice and Statewide Director, Dr. Lynch pioneered AI tech entrepreneurship curricula and directed a $5M Blackstone LaunchPad expansion serving 370,000 students. His cross-sector leadership has also included launching eHealth platforms at Tyco/ADT and building NASCAR’s landmark green strategy. Having secured over $300M in funding and forged 300+ strategic partnerships, Dr. Lynch leverages his expertise to drive student success, regional partnerships, and entrepreneurial innovation.
