Travis Witzke

I am an experienced business management Leader, entrepreneur, and ASU MBA graduate with over a decade of executive experience driving small business growth, international operations, and military trauma tech innovation. I blends real world entrepreneurial expertise, spanning grant proposal writing, strategic planning, IP development, and startup execution. I also have nearly a decade of youth coaching from ages 6 to 18 and instructional leadership developing resources and lectures on coaching development. I am dedicated to empowering diverse student populations through a high-impact, practical curriculum that bridges foundational business methodology with modern technology. A responsive, community-focused educator committed to translating complex organizational concepts into actionable, long-term career skills. Core Competencies & Teaching Strengths *Practical Business Curriculum: Combines practical experience in operations, financial analysis, and product-market fit to ground theoretical business principles in real-world application. *Student-Centered Mentorship: Translates complex concepts into digestible insights, drawing from nearly 10 years of coaching, volunteer leadership, employee management and military squad team development. *Modern Tech Integration: Focuses on teaching underlying business methodologies alongside emerging software and tech tools to prepare students for current market dynamics. *High Engagement & Prompt Feedback: Prioritizes rapid response times and actionable communications to maintain student momentum and learning retention in online environments. *Leadership & Crisis Management: Leverages service as a two-tour U.S. Army veteran and C-suite executive to instill discipline, resilience, and strategic problem-solving in a personalized and meaningful way.