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Michael Glauser serves as Professional Practice Professor and Executive Director of The Center for Entrepreneurship at Utah State University's Huntsman School of Business within the Marketing and Strategy department. A successful entrepreneur turned academic, he founded and sold two companies (Golden Swirl Management Company and Northern Lights) to CoolBrands International and has consulted for major corporations including Boeing, USANA Health Sciences, and Saudi Consolidated Services.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Organizational Studies from Purdue University
- MS from University of Utah
- BA from University of Utah
Glauser's research centers on practical entrepreneurship, emphasizing the fusion of business strategy with lifestyle integration. His work explores how entrepreneurs successfully merge livelihood and community living, exemplified by his 4,000-mile bicycle journey across America documented in Main Street Entrepreneur. He examines leadership traits in entrepreneurial success and develops frameworks for small business consulting and venture creation.
His publications reveal consistent focus on entrepreneurial psychology and community-based business models, with recent work analyzing leadership characteristics in successful ventures and documenting American small business culture. The research demonstrates strong connections between organizational behavior principles and real-world entrepreneurial practice.
As Executive Director of The Center for Entrepreneurship, Glauser oversees programs connecting academic theory with practical business development. He teaches courses including Small Business Consulting, New Venture Creation, and Enhancing Happiness in Your Life and Career, mentoring numerous entrepreneurship students through hands-on consulting projects and independent research.
