Reddi KOTHA

Reddi KOTHA is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds roles as PGR Coordinator for Strategy & Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Peak Lead. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from London Business School (2007) and an MBA from Babson College (2002). KOTHA’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and strategic management, with notable contributions to understanding family firms, entrepreneurial training, and technology commercialization.

He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper in Family Business Award (2006) and the Best Contribution by a Young Scholar (2008–2009). His grants include significant funding for studies on startup scaling, innovation in Chinese firms, and venture capital research. KOTHA’s work bridges academic and practical insights, as seen in collaborations with organizations like RWDC Industries and SensorFlow.

His research themes emphasize strategic innovation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the interplay between kinship networks and firm performance. He has contributed to high-impact journals like the Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal, with recent focus on post-financial crisis multinational strategies and the impact of managerial training on venture growth.