Royce Yudkoff is the MBA Class of 1975 Professor of Management Practice of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School, known for his extensive contributions to entrepreneurship education through coursework and case development focused on small-company acquisition and growth. As a General Partner and co-founder of ABRY Partners, LLC in Boston, he helped build one of the leading private equity firms specializing in media, communications, and business services, guiding numerous investments and operational strategies. His combined academic and professional work has influenced generations of students and practitioners by bridging rigorous managerial training with practical insights from decades of experience in private equity.