John Bienko
U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Deputy Director for Entrepreneurship Education
John “Jack” Bienko is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Deputy Director for Entrepreneurship Education. SBA facilitates billions of dollars in financing and contracts each year while overseeing a broad entrepreneurial support system and assisting communities recover from disasters. Mr. Bienko’s team oversees customized educational solutions that include SCORE’s national network of 11,000 business mentors, the flagship SBA Emerging Leaders executive training series in 50 cities, and SBA’s award-winning digital learning portal. Jack is a leading expert on the design, implementation and management of national economic development services with attention to client needs and community impact. He has been recognized as an Eisenhower Fellow, Aspen Institute Socrates member, and Presidential Management Fellow. His current focus includes financial technology policies, cybersecurity, disaster recovery efforts and innovative platforms that leverage artificial intelligence. Mr. Bienko is also an author and active member of multiple philanthropic organizations.