Distinguished Scholar Series 2008
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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| Professor Shaker Zahra |
Robert E. Buuck Chair of Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota
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Friday, March 21, 2008
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Professor Zahra’s research and numerous publications are focused on corporate, technological, and international entrepreneurship. Shaker has six books in print and more than 140 papers published in highly ranked journals. Shaker's research has been supported by grants from several foundations and companies in the US and other countries. He has also received several research awards including best papers from Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice.
Prior to joining Carlson in 2005, Professor Zahra taught at Babson College, Georgia State University, and George Mason University, and he has held visiting professorships at several institutions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has also taught in several Executive MBA and doctoral programs in the US and abroad.
His research centers on innovation and entrepreneurship and how they contribute to the creation of new skills and competencies. He has studied large companies, multinationals, and very young companies in high technology industries. Because competition is global and knowledge-based, he has focused on those young industries where the rules of the competitive game are still being written. This is where innovation and resourcefulness matter a great deal.
Shaker has been elected 21st century fellow of the National Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers. He has been a frequent speaker in executive development programs and has been a consultant to several companies, not-for profit organizations and trade associations. His research, teaching and service have also received awards for excellence. He has served as program chair for the entrepreneurship division of the academy of management.
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