Marcos Hashimoto

Marcos Hashimoto serves as Managing Director of the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University's Foster School of Business since 2022, leveraging over 20 years of combined academic and corporate experience from institutions like Cargill Inc. and Citibank N.A. He concurrently holds a Visiting Professor position at Campo Limpo Paulista University in Brazil.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration
• M.B.A. in Business Administration
• M.Sc. in Business Planning
• Lic. in Secondary Education
• B.S. in Information Technology

Hashimoto's research centers on entrepreneurship and innovation dynamics, with specialized focus on female entrepreneurship in male-dominated sectors, small business innovation, and the psychological aspects of entrepreneurial behavior. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for startups and established corporations, emphasizing actionable insights over abstract concepts.

Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories toward gender-inclusive entrepreneurship, socioemotional wealth in family businesses, and longitudinal analysis of product development methodologies, demonstrating both regional (Brazil-focused) and global relevance in entrepreneurial studies.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Best Paper Award, Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division (2014)
• Excellence in Entrepreneurship Teaching, GCEC Annual Meeting (2011)
• Entrepreneurship Education Award, Endeavor Roundtable (2011)
• Multiple competition finalist positions for pedagogical innovation (2011)
• Latin Moot Corp BP Competition victory as mentor (2010)
• Global Moot Corp Business Plan Competition runner-up (2000)

Hashimoto actively cultivates entrepreneurial talent through direct mentorship of student clubs (CEO, EIE), coordination of 10 national business plan competitions, and guidance for 3 international competition teams. His professional services extend to equity funding negotiations for startups and strategic consulting for corporate innovation programs, reflecting his dual expertise in academic theory and venture execution.

As founder of entrepreneurship centers at Brazil's top AACSB-accredited business schools and current architect of Bradley's Turner School ecosystem, he integrates academic rigor with real-world venture development through workshops, startup courses (ENT382/383), and industry partnerships that transform theoretical concepts into tangible business outcomes.