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Mirza Tihić

Evaluator · DISC type DCS
Board Member at Entrepreneurs for Global Change
📍 Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area, United States

Mirza Tihić is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, where he also earned his Bachelors, MS, MBA, and PhD. He specializes in entrepreneurship, focusing on experiential learning and veteran-focused programs. People who have worked with him often describe him as a selfless mentor, dedicated team player, and an empowering leader.

Outside of academia, Mirza is deeply invested in his local community. He is a co-founder and board member of the North Side Learning Center, a non-profit family literacy center in Syracuse, showcasing his commitment to grassroots education and community support.

He is a key figure in the BOLD Fellowship, a program that brings young, innovative entrepreneurs from Serbia to Syracuse University for intensive training.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Junior
Location
Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Mirza shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Quality Focused
Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Mirza cares about

Veteran Entrepreneurship
He has authored several publications focused on veteran success and entrepreneurship and has been actively involved with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
Experiential Learning
Teaches hands-on courses like "Entrepreneurial Consulting" and manages programs that provide students with real-world business experience.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Board Member
Entrepreneurs for Global Change
5-2022
Teaching Assistant Professor
Syracuse University College of Professional Studies
8-2010
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Syracuse University
6-2007 - 8-2011
Program Administrator & Instructor
Syracuse University
8-2009
Co-Founder & Member of the BoD
North Side Learning Center
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2019
PhD
Syracuse University
2004 - 2006
MBA
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
2003 - 2004
MS
Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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