Kenan Guler

Kenan Guler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He teaches Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy courses, emphasizing venture creation, resource acquisition, and global competitive advantage. His research focuses on digital economy governance, platform ecosystems, blockchain, and the dark sides of digital systems. Guler holds an M.S. from New York University and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.

His research explores how platforms govern digital ecosystems, including alliance governance, diversification strategies, and performance implications. Recent work examines gender dynamics in platform-based services like Airbnb and evolutionary models of platform organizations. His contributions span strategic management conferences such as the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society.

Teaching emphasizes practical applications of entrepreneurship and strategy in global contexts. Advising activities and grant details are not explicitly documented in the provided materials. His work has been featured in news coverage regarding competitive business strategy insights.