Blake Cantrell is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and a commercial transactions attorney with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and corporate law matters. Prior to joining the University of Oklahoma, Cantrell has spent the majority of his career as a serial entrepreneur and start-up business owner in a variety of industries and sectors. Notably, Cantrell bootstrapped and rapidly scaled his first venture – a food delivery company based in Norman, OK – to the point that it was ultimately acquired by GrubHub, Inc. Later, he served as General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer of a multi-unit retail chain based in OKC, overseeing the expansion of the business to 6 locations across Oklahoma and directing a staff of 70+ employees. Additionally, Cantrell has maintained an active law practice over the course of his entrepreneurial career, with a focus on corporate matters, complex business transactions, and regulatory compliance.
The University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business has experienced significant growth over the past five years, becoming OU’s second-largest college with over 5,800 students. The college offers highly ranked undergraduate, master’s, executive and doctoral programs across six academic divisions. More information is available at price.ou.edu
