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Russell Matthews is a Senior Lecturer at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Teaching for the BA Business Enterprise programme and teaches courses in New Venture Creation, Disruptive Technologies, and Research Methods.
His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, awarded in 2015, focused on management team development in technology ventures.
Russell's research centers on entrepreneurship, innovation management, and disruptive technologies. He investigates how digital tools like blockchain and AI enable new ventures and reshape industries such as music and creative sectors. His work emphasizes innovation-driven business models in young, high-growth startups and explores challenges in public-sector business advising and the sharing economy.
The recent publications show a strong trend in digital innovation, particularly blockchain and AI, as external enablers of entrepreneurial activity. His work bridges technological possibilities with entrepreneurial practice, often focusing on real-world qualitative insights from SMEs and creative entrepreneurs.
- Strathclyde Business School publication prize 2018-2019 (1 June 2019)
- Strathclyde Business School publication prize 2018-2019 (1 June 2020)
Russell has been involved in multiple research projects and grants, including ScotGrad Highlands and Islands, Santander SME Support Programme, and the Workplace Innovation Consortium. He acts as a co-investigator and principal investigator, often collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. He supervises PhD students and has contributed to doctoral training through ESRC-funded initiatives. His peer-review activities span journals like Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice.
He leads and participates in professional development workshops, including invited talks at the Academy of Management Conference. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and innovation.
