Our Authors

Robert Skandalaris

Bob Skandalaris, author of Rebuilding the American Dream and co-author of The Entrepreneur's Game, served as an entrepreneur who owns and has investments in several public and private companies. He served as the founder of the largest supplier of laser-welded blanks to the automotive industry, as well as Quantum Ventures of Michigan, a privately held company specializing in the acquisition and development of middle-market firms. He also helped to establish the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Washington University in St. Louis.

Amber Deacon Clark

Amber Deacon Clark, co-author of the Entrepreneur's Game, is a professional writer with an MBA in marketing from Michigan State University. She also holds a master’s degree in English from Eastern Michigan University, and has extensive experience as a technical writer and freelance journalist.

Kenneth Harrington

Ken Harrington, co-author of Rebuilding the American Dream, is the managing director of the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Washington University. Ken has spent over twenty-five years in the technology industry, founding and expanding startup businesses such as The Bayberry Group, a consulting firm focused on technology startups. Currently, he serves on numerous non-profit and early stage company advisory boards, and is active in supporting the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.