Joseph Fox

Joseph Fox is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Akron's College of Business, where he serves as Director of the Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and teaches courses in entrepreneurship, venture creation, and strategic management. His work focuses on artificial intelligence applications, venture capital dynamics, and educational simulations.

• PhD, Ohio University
• MBA, University of Memphis

Research interests span entrepreneurship theory, AI integration in organizations, and behavioral aspects of angel investing. His publications analyze AI ethics, simulation-based learning, and sociotechnical frameworks for technology adoption.

Recent work highlights AI's role in entrepreneurship education, consumer preferences for smart products, and venture financing mechanisms. Key themes include innovation, ethical AI, and experiential learning methodologies.

Honors include the Akron Community Engaged Scholar award and participation in the USASBE Doctoral Consortium. He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for journals like the Journal of Business Research and Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy.

Dr. Fox mentors students through courses like ENTRE 201 and ENTRE 301, while his grant-funded projects such as "Creating Entrepreneurial Classrooms" explore technology-driven pedagogy. He actively presents at conferences like the Deshpande Symposium and Marketing & Public Policy Conference.