Associate Director of Research About Linda Kinning Linda Kinning is a researcher, venture builder, and product leader specializing in bringing early-stage ventures to life. She is the Associate Director of Research at the Harris School Kevin Xu Initiative overseeing a portfolio of applied research at the intersection of AI and data science technology and social impact. Linda has spent the past 10 years bringing ideas, products, and communities to life in domains ranging from theatre, AI research, to startups in the US and Asia. She is currently launching a venture studio with Equitech Futures to focus on solving problems with and for the global majority. She is a proud graduate of the Booth School of Business where she earned her MBA with a focus in entrepreneurship, economics, strategy, and behavioral science. Contact Information llsherfick@uchicago.edu Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Alexandria Porter, PAC'23 Thu., May 16, 2024 10 Years at BIP Lab: Co-Founder Ariel Kalil on a Decade of Behavioral Insights and What Comes Next Tue., May 14, 2024 Cynthia Ma, MPP Class of 2025 Tue., May 14, 2024 Upcoming Events More events PKU-UChicago Summer School General Webinar with Alumni Perspectives Tue., May 21, 2024 | 8:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program - Virtual Class with John Burrows Wed., May 22, 2024 | 5:00 PM Ask Admissions: SDG Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., May 27, 2024 | 8:30 PM