Steven Phelan

Steven Phelan is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University, College of Business. With a career spanning 30+ years, he has taught MBA students globally, led entrepreneurship centers, and contributed to research on entrepreneurial theory, strategic management, and economic systems. His work explores intersections of AI ethics, institutional change, and competitive advantage.

• B.Sc. (Hons.) - University of Melbourne
• M.B.A. - Monash University
• Ph.D. - La Trobe University

Dr. Phelan's research focuses on entrepreneurship theory, complexity science, and technological impact. His recent publications examine generative AI regulation, competitive advantage frameworks, and economic calculation debates in digital contexts. He employs agent-based modeling and multivariate analysis to investigate entrepreneurial behavior and firm dynamics.

His work bridges machine learning ethics with Austrian economics, analyzing how artificial systems can replicate entrepreneurial processes. Current projects address innovation value creation, strategic landscapes, and institutional change.