Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson is the Frank T. Stockton Professor and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he serves as Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives. His research focuses on strategic entrepreneurship, causal inference, and methodological rigor in entrepreneurial orientation studies. He teaches entrepreneurship and strategic entrepreneurship courses while leading university-wide venture development programs.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Indiana University
• M.S. in Strategic Management, University of Denver
• B.S. in Business Administration, University of Colorado, Denver

Research Focus: Anderson's work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurship through advanced statistical methods. His research examines how entrepreneurial orientation functions as a strategic response to uncertainty, with emphasis on causal mechanisms and measurement validity. He pioneers Bayesian approaches to entrepreneurial constructs while addressing endogeneity challenges in performance studies.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal three dominant themes: (1) Methodological innovations in causal inference and experimental design, (2) Psychological dynamics of entrepreneurial passion and stakeholder perceptions, and (3) Contextual analyses of entrepreneurial behavior in informal economies and pivoting scenarios. His work consistently addresses measurement challenges while expanding conceptual boundaries in strategic entrepreneurship.

Scientific Recognition:

• Frank T. Stockton Professorship

Professional Service & Background: Anderson serves as Associate Editor for Strategic Entrepreneurship at the Journal of Business Venturing and sits on the editorial board of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Prior to academia, he was a technology entrepreneur with government/politics experience and served as a Logistics Readiness Officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Supply Corps Officer in the Navy Reserve. As Executive Director, he mentors student entrepreneurs through venture programs while advancing research-practice integration.

Program Leadership: He directs comprehensive entrepreneurship initiatives including student enrichment programs, venture incubation, and professional development frameworks that connect academic theory with real-world venture creation across the KU ecosystem.