جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Ambidexterity
• Strategic Renewal
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Jansen is a Professor of Corporate Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) within Erasmus University Rotterdam. Affiliated since 2001, his academic career spans over two decades. He holds a PhD in Management (2005) from Erasmus University. His research focuses on organizational growth, strategic renewal, and leadership dynamics in fast-growing firms. He co-founded the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) and pioneered the European ScaleUp Institute, fostering scale-up ecosystems across Europe. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing how organizations navigate paradoxes between exploration and exploitation. He has advised companies and governments on innovation strategies and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Editorships include Journal of Management Studies , and he’s an editorial board member of leading journals like Academy of Management Journal . Notable awards include the ERIM Best Paper Award and being named one of the world’s top entrepreneurship scholars. Research highlights include frameworks for scale-up DNA, leadership roles in ambidextrous organizations, and the role of social networks in corporate-startup collaborations. He co-developed BuildtoGrow, a venture applying research-based game-based learning tools for scaling organizations. Key collaborations include work with the European ScaleUp Institute and advisory roles for governmental agencies on entrepreneurial climate improvement. His 50+ publications span topics like absorptive capacity, strategic agility, and middle management roles in strategy implementation.

Chris Coleridgeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• top management teams
• innovation ecosystems
• collaborative innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Coleridge serves as Management Practice Associate Professor at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and holds a Fellowship at Wolfson College. He specializes in entrepreneurship and strategic management education, with particular emphasis on climate-related innovation and net zero entrepreneurship. He founded Cambridge's first Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and currently chairs Wolfson College's Entrepreneurship Hub. His academic credentials include: MBA from London Business School MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology from London School of Economics PhD in Management (focusing on business model innovation) from London School of Economics Research centers on top management team dynamics within startups and scaleups, examining how entrepreneurial networks drive collaborative innovation and ecosystem development . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical climate-tech applications, particularly through venture building processes and strategic scaling decisions for sustainability-focused enterprises. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal consistent focus on corporate governance structures in high-technology ventures, with recurring analysis of board leadership efficacy, CEO duality implications, and heterogeneity impacts on competitive strategy. The research integrates agency/stewardship theories to explain governance dynamics in climate innovation contexts. Professional recognition includes: Five teaching awards during tenure at University College London Through active industry engagement, Coleridge translates academic research into climate solutions via Carbon13 (a climate venture builder) and Faster Climate Impact (an ecosystem integrator for climate tech). His advisory work focuses on strategic scaling of climate startups, mergers and acquisitions in sustainability sectors, and net zero business model innovation. He leads Wolfson College's Entrepreneurship Hub and contributes to global sustainability initiatives including the Business Schools for Climate Leadership consortium's Global PhD Course. Current efforts prioritize building 'climate powerhouses' through acquisition-driven integration of climate technology firms.

Gina O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Breakthrough Innovation
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Design for Innovation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Gina O’Connor is a Professor of Innovation Management at Babson College’s Entrepreneurship division, joined in 2019 after 29 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management. Her research focuses on breakthrough innovation capabilities in large mature companies, with a particular emphasis on organizational design and talent management for innovation functions. Dr. O’Connor holds a PhD in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from NYU, an MBA from Saint Louis University, and a BA in Business from Saint Louis University. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review , where she argues that innovation requires more than R&D spending—it necessitates a distinct organizational function with dedicated people, processes, and metrics. Her work on breakthrough innovation has been recognized through the Crawford Fellow award (2018) and multiple best paper awards. Gina co-authored Grabbing Lightning: Building a Capability for Breakthrough Innovation , named a top business book by Strategy+Business . She speaks frequently at global conferences including ISPIM Berlin, Academy of Management, and Innov8rs events. Scientific awards include: Elsevier BV Top Scholars (2021), MIT Sloan Management Review’s 'Twelve Essential Insights of the Decade' (2017), and multiple teaching awards from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She advocates for professionalizing innovation as a distinct career path and consults for US and European companies on strategic innovation systems.

• Lean Startup methodology
• Scaleups
• Early-stage private equity financing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mathieu Carenzo is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School, part of the University of Navarra. He teaches at both MBA and Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) levels and has extensive experience teaching in three languages (English, Spanish, and French) across four continents. As an experienced entrepreneur and business angel, he currently invests in unicorns like Glovo and various scaleups and startups. His educational background includes: Master's degree in International Business from ESSCA (France) MBA from IESE Business School, University of Navarra Bachelor of Business Administration from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d'Angers Professor Carenzo's research and teaching focus on entrepreneurial growth and investment. His primary areas of interest include Lean Startup methodology, scaleup strategies, early-stage private equity financing, international business expansion, entrepreneurial communication, and business model innovation. With extensive practical experience as an entrepreneur and business angel, he brings real-world insights to his academic work. His recent publications (2021-2025) primarily focus on startup scaling, investor relations, and entrepreneurial communication. He has developed an extensive course on 'Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors,' along with multiple case studies on Glovo's journey from startup to unicorn. His earlier work (2011-2012) focused on entrepreneurial acquisitions and due diligence processes. Professor Carenzo serves as a business angel with investments in several high-growth companies including Glovo (unicorn), Bizaway, Amphora, Trioteca, Fabbric, ModularDS, and Sikili. He is a member of the FINAVES investment committee and a founding partner of Venture Hub, a consulting firm that supports high-impact startups in their development and international growth. Previously, he was a managing partner at venture capital funds in Spain specializing in technology services companies operating in B2B and B2B2C markets. Before his academic career, Professor Carenzo held various positions in Europe and the Americas, primarily in corporate entrepreneurship. He began his career at Danone and later worked at Airbus Helicopters, where he led growth operations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, gaining experience in establishing new structures and developing new markets.

• Public Finance
• Budget Law
• Regional Economic Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ronny Freier is a Professor of Public Finance and Budget Law at the Wildau University of Applied Sciences since 2017. He holds a doctorate in political economy from the Stockholm School of Economics and has held visiting professorships at Humboldt University Berlin (2012/13) and the University of Potsdam (2017). His research focuses on municipal finance, regional economic policy, and public administration, with notable contributions to understanding fiscal sustainability, school governance, and cross-border economic dynamics. Freier has led projects for institutions like the Bertelsmann Stiftung and contributed to international comparative studies on school administration autonomy. His academic journey includes a Diplom in Economics from the Free University of Berlin (2006), doctoral studies at Stockholm School of Economics, and postdoctoral research at DIW Berlin. He teaches economics, mathematics, and political science at Wildau, emphasizing applied microeconomics and quantitative methods. Freier’s work bridges theoretical research and policy practice, addressing real-world challenges such as post-pandemic municipal finances and regional development disparities. Recent research highlights include analyzing the impact of school closures on local economies and exploring convergence patterns along the Polish-German border. His advisory roles include serving on the Mittelstandsrat der KfW and contributing to policy discussions on fiscal reforms and democratic participation. Freier actively mentors students and researchers, supervising numerous theses and doctoral candidates in public finance and political economy.

Dan Mocanuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Innovation
• Education
• Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dan Mocanu is a Lecturer at Romanian-American University, renowned for catalyzing business growth through innovative product and service strategies. He is a globally accredited Blue Ocean Strategy practitioner and an independent coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with over 500 credit hours in leadership competencies from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Innovation Education Technology Strategy Leadership Performance Organizational Culture Design Having lived in the United States for 17 years, Dan designed and taught over 35 physics, mathematics, and science courses at colleges in Seattle while working at Microsoft in Redmond. His consultancy has generated over $50 million in incremental revenue for clients, with an impressive ROI averaging 10 to 1. Since 2004, he has advised thousands of entrepreneurs and executives from over 400 Romanian and multinational corporations, including HP, Bayer, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, focusing on growth strategies and cultural transformation. Dan is also a TEDx speaker, large group facilitator, and mentor at the InnovX accelerator, guiding startups and scaleups toward profitable expansion. His personal interests include classical organ playing, travel, and exploring religion and spirituality.

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Development
• Relational Identity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David M. Sluss is a Professor of Management at ESSEC Business School (France), where he has been since 2021. He previously held academic appointments at Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) as Associate Professor (2013-2021) and Assistant Professor (2010-2013), and at University of South Carolina (USA) as Assistant Professor (2006-2010). His research focuses on relational identity, workplace relationships, and leadership development. PhD , Business Administration (Arizona State University, 2006) MSc, Organizational Behavior (Brigham Young University, 1997) BS, Psychology (Virginia Tech, 1995) His work explores relational identity formation across diverse professional contexts including: Relational identification in leader-subordinate dynamics Workplace dishonesty as identity-based behavior Resilience building in remote teams Leadership transitions and identity construction Impact of social exchange on organizational commitment Recent publications demonstrate a focus on scaleup leadership , relational identification , and identity dynamics in modern workplaces. He contributes to top-tier journals like Academy of Management Review and Journal of Applied Psychology. Scientific Distinctions: Finalist for 2015 Best Paper Award, Academy of Management Review State Farm Dissertation Grant (2005) He serves on editorial boards for Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Psychology Review , and has held leadership roles like Academic Director of Global MBA at ESSEC.

Geoff Baumمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Geoff Baum serves as the Chief Mentor and Executive Fellow at the Lazaridis Institute, Wilfrid Laurier University, leading the ScaleUp program for high-potential Canadian scale-ups. He is a founder and international product and marketing expert specializing in positioning, go-to-market strategies, and scaling startups from founder-led to team-based growth models. His educational background: BA and MA from Stanford University MS from UC Davis (on a USDA fellowship) Baum's professional focus lies in entrepreneurship, business strategy, marketing, and product management. He has developed methodologies for customer discovery and scalable growth, working with over 500 companies globally to refine their go-to-market processes and transition to sustainable growth models. As the architect of the Lazaridis ScaleUp program since 2018, Baum has mentored 80 companies that raised $2.5 billion CAD and created 4,500 jobs. He built a pan-North American and European expert ecosystem for the program. Previously, at Adobe, he led award-winning product innovations including Photoshop Express and Adobe's first mobile apps, and co-founded Garage.com, a venture capital investment bank that supported over 150 startups.

• Entrepreneurship
• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anne-Sophie Halbertsma serves as a Junior Assistant Professor in the Entrepreneurship Section of the Department of Economics at Utrecht University School of Economics (USE), Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Her academic work bridges entrepreneurship research with economic geography perspectives. Education: Double Master's degree in Urban Policy from London School of Economics (LSE) and Sciences Po, Paris Bachelor degree from University College Utrecht (UCU) Halbertsma's research focuses on employee ownership structures and their long-term regional economic effects, drawing from both employee ownership literature and entrepreneurial ecosystems frameworks. Her work examines how corporate democracy initiatives influence regional development patterns, with particular attention to Dutch business contexts. She investigates the relationship between worker participation models and economic resilience in different geographical settings. Her recent publications analyze employee participation mechanisms across Dutch SMEs and large corporations, comparing international models and examining policy implications. This research contributes to understanding how ownership structures affect business performance and regional economic outcomes. As an educator, Halbertsma teaches courses including Qualitative Research Methods (ECB2QRM), Business Research Methods (ECB3BRM), and Strategy and Management (ECB3SM) at both bachelor's and master's levels. Her teaching integrates practical policy experience with academic theory. Prior to her academic career, Halbertsma worked for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, focusing on startup and scaleup policy development. This government experience informs her research on entrepreneurial ecosystems and regional economic development.

Joe Sekhonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Intellectual Property Law
• Commercialisation
• Innovation Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joe Sekhon is Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business and Law , where he serves as Associate Head (Research and Innovation) . He founded the Future of Law, Innovation and Technology Research Centre (FLITe) and established one of the UK's first IP clinics (IPASS) for student entrepreneurs. Key collaborations with European Patent Office and European Union Intellectual Property Office Visiting Professor at Bocconi University and Paris Nanterre University Recipient of Harts Publishing Best Presentation Prize (2017) His research focuses on intellectual property commercialization , technology transfer , and innovation education . He has secured over £100,000 in funding from the UK Intellectual Property Office for regional SME programs and patent analytics platforms. Current projects include AI regulation frameworks and blockchain's impact on traditional IP systems. His recent publications examine AI-generated content ownership, social media's role in IP education, and post-Brexit IP law challenges. As a media resource, he provides expert commentary through interviews and articles in The Conversation.

John O. Lillyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Startup Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources in Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John O. Lilly is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business (GSB), specializing in Organizational Behavior. He holds a BS and MS in Computer Science/Engineering from Stanford (1995). Currently, he serves as a Partner at Greylock Partners and sits on multiple corporate boards, including Dropbox, Code for America, and several startups. His professional background includes leadership roles at Mozilla (CEO), Cisco (via Reactivity acquisition), and Apple’s research labs. At Stanford, he advises the d.school, StartX, and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. His teaching focuses on People Operations: From Startup to Scaleup , emphasizing human resource strategies for scaling companies. Research interests blend organizational durability, tech entrepreneurship, and HR practices in high-growth environments. He is also a Consulting Assistant Professor at Stanford’s d.school, merging design thinking with business education. Notably absent from this summary are formal academic awards, though his industry impact is substantial via venture capital and board roles. His advisory work bridges academia and startups, fostering innovation ecosystems.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Startups and Scaleups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sujay Jaswa is a Lecturer in Management with a focus on Organizational Behavior. He teaches HRMGT 382: People Operations: From Startup to Scaleup, a course offered annually from 2019-20 to 2023-24. His academic work centers on the intersection of organizational dynamics and startup environments, particularly scaling challenges in talent management and operational structures. Research interests include effective human resource strategies for early-stage ventures, organizational culture in high-growth companies, and leadership frameworks for scaling operations. No specific articles or grants are documented in the provided text. He holds no listed scientific awards or affiliations with labs/teams beyond his teaching role.

Peter Hewitsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Liquid-Liquid Extraction
• Counter-current Chromatography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Peter Hewitson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brunel University of London , affiliated with the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences . His research focuses on Bioprocess Engineering , Liquid-Liquid Extraction , and Counter-current Chromatography for scalable pharmaceutical and chemical separations. PhD in Process Engineering (scale-up of extraction technologies) Former Senior Research Scientist at Kodak Ltd, developing photographic media, flexible displays, and solar cells with patent filings His work spans Biorefinery applications, Protein Purification , and industrial chemical separations. Key contributions include optimizing Counter-current Chromatography throughput and column geometry. Teaching includes modules like MSc Research Dissertation and Process Design and Safety . Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize Step-Gradient Counter-Current Chromatography , Phenolic Compound Isolation , and Aqueous Two-Phase Systems for biopharma applications. He collaborates with researchers such as Dr Svetlana Ignatova and Dr ACHF Sawaya , with a focus on Natural Product Purification and Biorefinery Processes .

Randall Crossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coastal Plant Communities
• Wetland Ecology
• Palm Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Randall Cross is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), located in Fort Myers, Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from UNC Chapel Hill, and his career focuses on providing quality teaching and research experiences for undergraduate students. His primary research interests include coastal plant communities, wetland ecology, and palm ecology, with extensive fieldwork conducted on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. Dr. Cross coordinates FGCU's General Biology I course and has led development of its custom lab manual now in its 7th edition. This course utilizes the SCALEUP classroom teaching environment, emphasizing active learning and interdisciplinary connections. He has also received notable awards including the Senior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2012) and multiple Governor’s Distinguished Teaching Awards. His research spans coastal plant ecology, including studies on Coccothrinax argentata (silver thatch palm) and molecular identification of Bahamian palms. He has secured grants totaling over $14,000 for undergraduate research projects, including hurricane impact studies on palms. His teaching innovations include integrating field experiences in the Bahamas for student research. Grants : Capital Venture Funds Grant (2019): $6,435 for palm population studies Innovative Assignment Design Grant (2017): $840 for hurricane effects project Labs/Teams : Coordinates FGCU's General Biology I lab program and oversees undergraduate research in Bahamian ecosystems.

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Angel and Venture Capital Investment
• Investor-Entrepreneur Relationships
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Veroniek Collewaert is a Full Professor of Entrepreneurship and holds leadership roles at Vlerick Business School, including Director of Masters Programmes and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Scale-Ups. She is also a Professor at KU Leuven and previously taught at Maastricht University (2009–2012). Her research focuses on investor-entrepreneur dynamics, scale-up challenges, founding teams, and entrepreneurial biases. She has published in top journals like the Journal of Business Venturing and serves on editorial boards for key entrepreneurship journals. Her expertise includes angel financing, venture capital governance, and HR practices in scaling firms. She organizes Silicon Valley trips for students and leads the European Scaleup Institute. Collewaert actively engages with industry via roles at BAN Vlaanderen (Belgium’s largest angel investor group) and the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA). Recent work explores CEO narcissism’s impact on funding, regulatory differences in entrepreneurship, and private equity governance. Her articles span topics like crowdfunding signals, HR management, and conflict resolution in entrepreneurial relationships. She earned her doctorate from Ghent University and was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.