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Jesper B. Sørensen is the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), with a courtesy appointment in Sociology at Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Stanford (1996) and an AB from Harvard (1989). His research focuses on organizational dynamics, strategic change, entrepreneurship, and social inequality. Notably, he co-founded Sociological Science, an open-access journal, and leads initiatives like Stanford Seed, advancing economic development in emerging economies.
- Educations:
- PhD in Sociology, Stanford University, 1996
- AB, Harvard College, 1989
His research interests include how organizational structures and cultures influence performance, innovation, and inequality, with emphasis on entrepreneurship as a mobility process. Recent work examines investor/consumer perceptions of innovative ventures.
His articles span strategy, entrepreneurship, and inequality, often linking micro-level career dynamics to macro-level outcomes. For instance, studies on workplace peers and bureaucratic environments reveal their impact on entrepreneurial choices.
- Key Awards:
- ASQ Scholarly Contribution Award (2006)
- MIT Sloan Teacher of the Year (2006)
- Katherine and David deWilde Faculty Fellow (2015–present)
As Faculty Director of Stanford Seed, he oversees programs empowering business leaders in Africa and India. He also co-directs the Global Development and Poverty Initiative, bridging research and practice to alleviate global poverty.
Teaching includes strategic leadership and organizational behavior courses, emphasizing rigorous argumentation and strategy formulation.
