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Brian King serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at HEC Montréal. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Management from McGill University, an MBA from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management, McGill University
- MBA, Stanford University
- B.Eng., University of Waterloo
Professor King's research centers on venture capital dynamics, entrepreneurial financing mechanisms, and strategic adaptation in volatile markets. He investigates how venture capital firms develop specialized strategies through resource dependence and deliberate emergence, while examining how entrepreneurial companies navigate hypercompetitive landscapes. His work extends to digital transformation challenges in franchise systems and growth strategies for family-owned enterprises, emphasizing innovation as a critical success factor.
Analysis of his 11 publications (2007-2019) reveals consistent focus on venture capital strategy evolution, with significant contributions to understanding resource allocation in turbulent environments and social venture capital frameworks. His research demonstrates growing emphasis on digital disruption impacts across business models, particularly in franchising and consulting sectors, while maintaining core exploration of strategic emergence processes in investment firms.
He has supervised five Master of Science in Management students over the past five years, guiding research on Triptyq Capital's opportunity processes, Espace Proprio's value zones, digital platforms for social impact assessment, acquisition strategies for consulting agencies, and design thinking applications in digital transformation.
