Brent Muckridge

Brent Muckridge serves as Assistant Professor and Sylvester Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship at Lynn University's College of Business and Management. He has held the position of Academic Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Entrepreneurship, and Social Innovation since 2021. His institutional base is the International Business Center, and he maintains active roles as Board Member for Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida (chairing the centennial committee and serving on fundraising/board development committees) and as a member of the International Coaching Federation.

His research concentrates on Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation with growing emphasis on Artificial Intelligence applications. He investigates AI's dual role as a disruptive force in business models and as a transformative tool in higher education pedagogy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies for organizational adaptation in rapidly evolving technological landscapes.

Recent publications analyze AI's impact across domains: examining faculty adoption of AI teaching methodologies in private university settings and exploring AI as a fundamental disruptor in contemporary business innovation. These works reveal consistent themes of technological integration challenges, pedagogical adaptation, and strategic business transformation driven by artificial intelligence.

As an executive coach, he specializes in career transitions, succession planning, and governance for business leaders and entrepreneurs, with notable focus on supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in navigating identity and career aspirations. His professional engagements include presentations at events like the Apparel Textiles Expo and speaking on family business dynamics, entrepreneurship, and leadership development.