Launch Faculty

Ted Zoller

Ted Zoller is director of UNC Kenan-Flagler's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. In this position, he directs teaching and outreach programs for UNC Kenan-Flagler and advises others across campus who develop and offer entrepreneurship courses. He teaches courses in venturing, business planning and enterprise development. A practicing entrepreneur, Zoller founded and directs Launching the Venture and consults regularly with entrepreneurial ventures.

Randy Myer

Randy Myer teaches business plan development and entrepreneurial marketing for UNC Kenan-Flagler and the feasibility phase of Launching the Venture. He is former COO of a $60 million family business that specializes in the adventure travel market, founder of a national chain of pet services and partner wth Booz, Allen & Hamilton, specializing in the consumer product and services industries.

Patrick Vernon

A former entertainment entrepreneur and MBA graduate from UNC Kenan-Flagler, Patrick Vernon serves as Launch co-instructor and program administrator. He directs the international Venture Capital Investment Competition for MBA students and serves as faculty advisor to the Carolina Challenge, UNC's annual entrepreneurial business plan competition.