Raghu Garud

Raghu Garud is the Alvin H. Clemens Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in the Department of Management and Organization at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He is an active researcher in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational theory.

His research focuses on the emergence of novelty, exploring how new ideas are generated, valued, and commercialized. Key areas include entrepreneurial framing, digital innovation, organizational innovation, and technological design. He employs process-based and narrative approaches to understand innovation dynamics in contexts such as platform-based ventures, regional regeneration, and identity-challenging technologies.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding legitimacy, institutional categorization, and performative processes in innovation. His work spans comparative studies (e.g., e-cigarettes in US vs UK), in-depth case analyses (e.g., Uber, Gmail), and conceptual advancements in entrepreneurial framing and performativity.

Collaborators include Y. Snihur, L. D. W. Thomas, N. Phillips, J. Gehman, and T. Tharchen. His research has appeared in top journals such as Academy of Management Review, Strategic Organization, Journal of Business Venturing, and Strategic Management Journal.

While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his sustained publication record in premier outlets and named professorship indicate significant scholarly recognition. He advises graduate students and collaborates on projects related to innovation and entrepreneurship, though specific advisees are not listed.

Garud's work is associated with research on digital platforms, regional innovation ecosystems, and the cultural dimensions of entrepreneurship. He contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations on the processual nature of innovation and the role of narrative and design in entrepreneurial success.