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Robert Nason is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management and a William Dawson Scholar. His research focuses on entrepreneurship's societal role, particularly in contexts of poverty and wealth, family business dynamics, and informal economy institutions. He holds a PhD from Syracuse University, an MBA from Babson College, and a B.A. from Wheaton College (IL).
Key research areas include behavioral strategy, economic inequality, and informal economy growth. His work has been funded by SSHRC and FRQ-SC, and he serves on editorial boards for journals like Academy of Management Review and Journal of Management. Nason collaborates with non-profits like the Family Enterprise Foundation and Sustainable Livelihood Foundation in South Africa.
His articles explore institutional voids in informal markets, feedback mechanisms in innovation, and family business wealth dynamics. Recent work emphasizes entrepreneurship's role in addressing economic disparities through strategic frameworks and practical insights.
- Awards: 2020 Emerging Scholar Award, 2022 Poets & Quants Top 40 Under 40, 2023 Kauffman Award, and multiple editorial recognitions.
- Teaching: Courses include Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MGPO 438) and Organizational Strategy (MGCR 622).
- Supervision: Advises students like Jack Sadek and co-supervises projects with Anicet Fangwa and Henry Mintzberg.
His research bridges theoretical contributions with real-world impact, focusing on marginalized entrepreneurial contexts and institutional challenges.
