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LaKami Baker is an Associate Professor and Russell Foundation Associate Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business, focusing on Management and Entrepreneurship. She serves as interim executive director of the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) and previously led the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, mentoring students and community startups that raised over $1 million in funding.
- PhD in Management, University of Texas at San Antonio (2007)
- MS in Technology Commercialization, University of Texas at Austin (1999)
- BSEE in Electrical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University (1991)
Research Interests span technology commercialization, entrepreneurial ecosystems, innovation management, and strategic decision-making. Her work explores trust in digital labor platforms, religiosity in entrepreneurship, and organizational mindfulness, with publications in Academy of Management Journal, The Leadership Quarterly, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice.
Scientific Contributions include co-PI roles on $590K EDA grant for regional commercialization and $1.275M NIH grant for biomedical additive manufacturing. Her Google Scholar publications highlight interdisciplinary work in strategic management, nonprofit studies, and leadership complexity.
- Best Article Award (2007)
- Certified Lean Startup Methodologies Trainer
- Board Member, Southern Management Association
Professional Background includes 11 years leading engineering and product management teams at 3M Corporation, where she managed a $60M global business unit. She specializes in bridging academic research with practical applications through I-Corps TM South and International Business Innovation Association certifications.
