Nathan Mauck is a Professor of Finance at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, specializing in corporate finance, valuation, and innovative investment models. His research explores mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and public-private co-investment strategies, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. He is a frequent media contributor on financial markets, public-private capital, and regional economic development, with over 60 appearances across television, print, radio, and online platforms including: The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, InvestorPlace, and Institutional Investor. Nathan is actively engaged in national grant-funded efforts to design investment platforms that align public and private capital to strengthen U.S. supply chains—particularly in critical materials and advanced manufacturing. He teaches across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs and has received multiple university-wide teaching awards for his work in financial education.