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Scott Shane is the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Professor of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, where he has been faculty since 2003. As the school's most highly cited researcher, his work bridges entrepreneurship, economics, and neuroscience with over 94 scholarly articles and 16 books including award-winning titles like Illusions of Entrepreneurship and Fool's Gold.
Education:
- PhD, University of Pennsylvania (1992)
- Master of Science, University of Pennsylvania (1991)
- Master of Science, Georgetown University (1988)
- AB, Brown University (1986)
Research Focus: Shane's work centers on five interconnected domains: (1) opportunity discovery and evaluation processes; (2) university spin-offs and technology commercialization; (3) business format franchising dynamics; (4) angel investment mechanisms; and (5) the genetic and neural underpinnings of entrepreneurial behavior. His research uniquely integrates biological perspectives with traditional entrepreneurship theory, challenging conventional wisdom through rigorous empirical analysis.
Publication Trends: Recent work shows increasing interdisciplinary convergence, particularly in neuroscience applications to investor decision-making and founder behavior. His 2020-2025 publications demonstrate heightened focus on pitch dynamics, pandemic economic impacts, and genetic factors, while maintaining his signature critical analysis of entrepreneurship myths. The consistent appearance in top journals like Management Science and Academy of Management Journal underscores his field leadership.
Scientific Recognition:
- Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research (2009)
- Weatherhead Enduring Impact Award (2015)
- Case Western Faculty Distinguished Research Award (2017)
- Multiple Best Business Book Awards for Illusions of Entrepreneurship and Fool's Gold
- Academy of Management Best Paper Award (2020, 2021)
Professional Engagement: Beyond academia, Shane serves as Managing Director of the Comeback Capital Fund (investing in Heartland startups) and previously held board positions at JumpStart Inc. (2008-2009) and NorthCoast Angel Fund (2006-2018). He has consulted globally for organizations seeking innovation strategy guidance and taught executive education programs worldwide, while his classroom instruction focuses on entrepreneurial finance and technology strategy.
Research Infrastructure: Shane's work is supported through the Greif Center for Entrepreneurship at Weatherhead, where he has directed major projects on technology commercialization and new venture finance. His current research leverages fMRI technology and genetic data to explore biological foundations of entrepreneurship, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across economics, psychology, and neuroscience departments.
