Teaching

Teaching is fundamental to what we do as scholars because it allows us to disseminate scientifically-derived knowledge. I find this to be especially important for students who bring into class popularly held notions about entrepreneurship that contrast with science-based conclusions. I also firmly believe that students must experience the material in a practical way to really understand how it applies to their future career.

My goal is to offer students science-based knowledge in a practical manner that makes the information palatable to them.

Courses taught

Strategy Capstone Lab

Students assume a strategic view of organizations and integrate and apply material learned in their business courses to modern organizational problems and opportunities.

New Venture Design

Applied course which focuses on the creation, evaluation, development and launch readiness of a new business or social venture.

The Great Capstone Case Competition: This year, Mastercraft- the boating company - was our corporate client. Student teams had the semester to solve a real-time business problem and present solutions at the competition. Overall, 180 student teams competed.

I was so proud of my two student teams! They gave other teams a run for their money!

Inspiration (this never gets old...)