John Hennessy

John Hennessy is an educator, entrepreneur, and leader with more than a decade of experience in teaching, mentoring, and innovation. He began his career in education in 2009 as the founder of a tutoring company while an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, expanding it into a multi-state enterprise with a team of more than 50. This experience sparked a passion for teaching that evolved beyond content delivery into the development of effective instructional methods.

Since 2015, Hennessey has served as a lecturer at the University of Michigan, where he has taught more than 1,000 students and developed new curricula, including as an instructor for the NSF I-Corps program, helping academic researchers bridge the gap between research and commercial application.

In addition to his work in education, Hennessey is the CEO and co-founder of a battery and membrane technology startup, leading interdisciplinary research teams and fostering collaborations across university departments and external partnerships. As he transitions to a medical career in emergency medicine, he hopes to apply his expertise in critical thinking, resourcefulness, and education to improve healthcare outcomes and drive innovation in the field.