Daniel Ahiakpor - Columbia College Chicago

Daniel Ahiakpor

Adjunct Professor of Instruction

dahiakpor@colum.edu

Biography

Daniel Ahiakpor, a seasoned advertising and technology professional, serves as Adjunct Professor of Instruction in the Business & Entrepreneurship department at Columbia College Chicago. With over 20 years of combined experience from Yahoo!, AOL, TikTok and a number of successful startups, Daniel brings practical, real-world expertise to courses including Entrepreneurship/Enterpreneurial Management, Internet & Mobile Business, Digital Media Strategies and Promotional Marketing. Currently, as Director of Account Management at Coates Group, Daniel spearheads partnerships with renowned restaurant brands including Starbucks and Guzman y Gomez, as well as transformational technology partners. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hunter College and an Executive MBA from New York University Stern School of Business. Daniel resides in the heart of downtown Chicago and is an enthusiast of the local arts, music and hospitality scene.

Instructional Areas

Internet & Mobile Business, Entrepreneurship, Digital Media Strategies, Promotional Marketing, Advertising

Degrees

M.B.A., Finance and Leadership New York University 2014