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Teppo Felin serves as the Ion Foundation Endowed Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. Previously, he held professorships at Saïd Business School (University of Oxford, 2013-2021), Utah State University's Huntsman School of Business, and academic appointments at BYU's Marriott School and Emory University's Goizueta Business School.
His research spans strategic management, artificial intelligence, microfoundations, theories of the firm, and interdisciplinary innovation. Felin advocates for integrating cognitive science and behavioral economics into organizational theory, emphasizing how individual cognition shapes market dynamics and strategic outcomes. His work bridges business strategy with computational approaches to novelty and decision-making.
Felin's publications appear in top-tier journals including Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Academy of Management Review, and interdisciplinary venues like Communications of the ACM and PLOS ONE. His editorial leadership as Co-Editor of Strategic Organization and Associate Editor of Academy of Management Annals underscores his influence in shaping strategic management discourse.
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
- Ion Foundation Endowed Professorship (current)
- Douglas D. Anderson Endowed Professorship (Utah State University)
- Co-Editor, Strategic Organization (2016-2021)
- Associate Editor, Academy of Management Annals
Felin maintains active industry engagement through venture capital advisory and consulting for startups navigating technology-driven strategy. His background includes direct venture capital experience prior to academia, informing his practical approach to innovation challenges. He directs strategic initiatives including the Oxford Diploma in Strategy & Innovation during his tenure at Saïd Business School.
Based in Helsinki, Finland, Felin integrates European and American academic perspectives in his work, frequently collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams across cognitive science and computational fields.
