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Ellen Thomas is an Associate Professor at the MT School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and startup survival, with a particular emphasis on pivoting strategies, social capital, and new product development. She has contributed to understanding how startups navigate pivots, leverage investor relationships, and sustain growth through strategic pivots and ecosystem integration.
Thomas has led or co-led research projects including the NSF-funded I-Corps initiative on microfluidic design education, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical industry applications. Her work spans theoretical frameworks in behavioral game theory and practical studies on digital product consumption influenced by online group dynamics.
Her research outputs consistently address critical challenges in entrepreneurial ventures, including the timing of pivots, the role of innovation ecosystems in startup success, and the interplay between strategic orientation and product development outcomes. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to entrepreneurship and management literature.
Thomas has advised on projects involving collaborative new product development, strategic alliances, and supplier integration. She actively participates in institutional initiatives such as the NJIT committee addressing gender imbalance in faculty hiring, underscoring her commitment to academic equity and organizational development.
