Lincoln Brown

Dr. Lincoln Brown is an Associate Professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where he serves as the Graduate Director for Business Programs. His academic leadership extends to faculty sponsorship of the Love's Cup Competition and SWOSU Bass Fishing Club. With a diverse professional background, he has founded seven ventures, worked in aerospace engineering, and pursued vocal performance.

His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from Oklahoma State University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University. These foundations support his interdisciplinary expertise spanning business innovation and organizational dynamics.

Dr. Brown's research explores entrepreneurial decision-making processes through cognitive, emotional, and stakeholder-focused lenses. Core investigations include:

• Stakeholder emergence patterns in new ventures
• Cognitive mechanisms underlying entrepreneurial choices
• Impact of affective states on strategic judgment quality
• Behavioral innovation frameworks

He maintains active engagement with the Academy of Management and contributes to community development as a United Way board member.