Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar
About Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar
Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar is a Senior Research Associate with extensive experience in aerospace and software industries. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Near Earth Autonomy and has held various leadership roles at Avidyne, while also contributing to academic institutions like Harvard and MIT.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Samuel Dinnar serves as a Senior Research Associate at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he contributes to research initiatives and collaborates with faculty on various projects. His work focuses on areas related to negotiation and strategic decision-making, leveraging his extensive background in aerospace and software industries.
Experience at Avidyne
Dinnar held multiple leadership roles at Avidyne from 2003 to 2012. He started as Director of Engineering and Product Line Manager from 2003 to 2005, followed by positions as President of the Ryan International Subsidiary from 2005 to 2007, Vice President of Corporate Development from 2006 to 2012, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Commercial Affairs from 2008 to 2011. His tenure at Avidyne involved overseeing engineering projects and driving sales and marketing strategies.
Educational Background and Achievements
Dinnar earned a BS in Aeronautical and Space Engineering and a BA in Computer Sciences from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, both with Cum Laude honors in 1988. He also completed advanced studies at Harvard Business School, focusing on Executive Strategic Dealmaking and Global Advanced Negotiations, and at Harvard Law School, where he studied Mediation and Dispute Resolution. His academic achievements include serving as a teaching assistant and receiving an Outstanding Athlete Award.
Involvement in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Since 2012, Dinnar has been a member of the teaching faculty at Harvard Law School's Harvard Negotiation Institute. He develops and delivers experiential courses that utilize blended-learning technologies. He is also a global speaker and thought leader, frequently invited to conduct workshops and lectures on negotiation strategies and conflict resolution.
Founding of Meedance
Dinnar founded Meedance, a firm specializing in strategy, venture, and negotiation services. The firm offers executive consulting and mediation for business conflicts involving founders, investors, and board members. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing negotiation practices and resolving disputes in the business environment.