Benjamin M. Cole

Benjamin M. Cole is William J. Loschert Endowed Chair of Technology Entrepreneurship and Professor of Strategy & Statistics at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. His interdisciplinary research bridges strategic management, technological innovation, and business ethics.

Academic distinctions:

• Fellow of British Blockchain Association
• Incoming Associate Editor at Academy of Management Journal
• Recipient of three Dean's Awards for Research Excellence
• CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council member

Research examines:

• Blockchain economics and trust mechanisms
• Technology entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Strategic impression management
• Ethical dimensions of innovation
• Cross-cultural communication in organizations

Publication analysis shows consistent focus on innovation legitimacy contests, technological adoption barriers, and value creation frameworks across diverse sectors including finance, biotechnology, and energy.