About
Matthew S. Bothner is a Professor and holder of the Deutsche Telekom Chair in Leadership and HR Development at ESMT Berlin since 2011. Previously, he taught at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2001–2010), served as Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology at Cornell University (2010–2011), and held visiting roles at Chicago Booth (2012–2013). His research focuses on social status dynamics in venture capital, sports, and higher education, employing computational models to study cumulative advantage and tournament strategies. He also investigates technology diffusion in industries and competitive behaviors in dynamic environments like professional racing.
Education:
- PhD (with distinction), Columbia University (Sociology)
- MPhil, MA, and BA (Boston University)
Research Contributions: His work bridges sociology and strategy, analyzing how status influences organizational outcomes. Key areas include modeling competitive crowding effects, positional incentives in tournaments, and network-based patterns in inter-firm competition. His findings have appeared in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Management Science.
Advising & Grants: While specific student names or grants are not listed, his roles suggest involvement in academic mentorship and research leadership within ESMT’s strategy and leadership initiatives.
