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Jeff Savage, Ph.D., serves as Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. His academic focus lies in commercializing science-driven innovations, patent strategy, and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, supported by an NSF grant. Previously, he served as VP of Client Engagement at Marketware, a healthcare data firm, and has consulted with startups and academic institutions for a decade. He advises the Gamecock Consulting Club and mentors in NSF's I-Corps program.
Education: Ph.D. in Strategy & Entrepreneurship (UIUC), NSF Grant Co-Recipient during doctoral studies.
Teaching emphasizes applied learning: graduate courses include Global Strategic Management and New Venture Consulting, while undergraduate courses cover Strategic Management capstone, entrepreneurship practicums, and innovation translation from lab to market.
Research trends span patent utilization in management, academic entrepreneurship challenges, migration-driven entrepreneurship, and remittance impacts on Mexican ventures. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications.
- Awards: NSF Grant Co-Recipient (Ph.D. period)
Advising and grants: Faculty mentor in NSF I-Corps; collaborates with Savannah River National Laboratories. Courses involve student-led consulting projects with firms like Trane Technologies and WorldTree. Active in university-industry partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, fostering innovation ecosystems and student entrepreneurship initiatives.
