Gino Cattani is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. He joined NYU Stern in 2004 as an Assistant Professor and has since established himself as a leading scholar in innovation, organizational theory, and strategic management. His research explores how firms and individuals navigate technological change, creativity, and social evaluation in competitive environments. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from the University of Pisa, and a B.A. in Accountancy and Business from the same institution. He also spent time as a Visiting Fellow at MIT-Sloan School of Management. Professor Cattani’s research interests center on technological innovation and competition, creativity, social networks, and social evaluation. He investigates how novelty is framed and legitimized, how traditions coexist with innovation, and how cognitive and social structures influence competitive dynamics. His work often bridges theory and practice, offering insights for entrepreneurs, managers, and policymakers. His recent publications, appearing in top journals like Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Strategy Science , reveal a strong focus on systemic innovation, framing of novel ideas, and the role of tradition and social networks in evaluation processes. Themes of legitimacy, cognitive framing, and institutional dynamics recur across his work, demonstrating a cohesive and impactful research trajectory. Strategy Science Best Paper Award 2025 Best Paper Award on Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Transformation, 2nd Prize EBS University 2022 Best Paper Award on Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Transformation, 2nd Prize EBS University 2021 NSF Grant 2017 TIM Outstanding Reviewer Award 2015 TIM Outstanding Reviewer Award 2014 OMT Outstanding Reviewer Award 2013 Richard R. Nelson Award Prize 2012 R. J. Litschert Best Doctoral Student Paper Award 2004 Professor Cattani has been involved in significant research grants, including a $294,291 NSF grant supporting his work on competition and entrepreneurial performance in the NYC restaurant industry. He has advised and collaborated with numerous scholars and PhD students, though specific advisees are not listed. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams and real-world data, enhancing its practical relevance. He has contributed to understanding how firms pass on tacit knowledge, how heritage brands innovate, and how investors evaluate novel ideas. While no specific lab or research center is mentioned, his collaborative projects and publications suggest active participation in research teams focused on innovation, strategy, and organizational behavior. His work continues to influence both academic discourse and practical approaches to managing innovation and competition.
