Sergio Palacios

Sergio Palacios serves as Associate Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Interim Director of Graduate Programs, and Director of the Algur H. Meadows Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at St. Mary's University's Greehey School of Business since 2016.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Management, New Mexico State University (2016)
• M.B.A., The University of Texas-Pan American (2008)
• B.A. in International Business, Tecnologico de Monterrey (1999)

Dr. Palacios' research centers on entrepreneurship and e-commerce, with significant contributions to innovation frameworks and social enterprise models. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical application, particularly in digital transformation of retail ecosystems and values-driven business development. He actively explores how entrepreneurial principles operate within both traditional corporate structures and community-focused ventures.

His distinguished honors include:

• Distinguished Faculty Award (St. Mary's Alumni Association, 2022)
• 1923 Commemorative Research Award (Greehey School, 2019)
• Outstanding Service Award (Greehey School, 2017)
• NMSU Teaching and Research Excellence Awards (2014-2015)
• Beta Gamma Sigma Lifetime Membership (2008)

As an engaged academic citizen, he mentors at Geekdom, serves as judge/speaker for VelocityTX and San Antonio Startup Week, and provides pro bono consulting. His international impact spans invited lectures in Poland, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and visiting professorships in China. He directs the Algur H. Meadows Center which drives entrepreneurial education through initiatives like the 3-Day Startup program.