I have had one of those eclectic careers during which I have been able to move from idea to idea, somehow without (necessarily) falling flat on my face each time.  My experience spans financial markets, media, software, and education.

I recently joined the faculty of Washington & Lee University (aka, W&L) as an Assistant Professor of Business within the Williams School of Commerce, Economics & Politics.  W&L is one of those cool, liberal arts universities distinguished not only by its USNews rankings (12), but also by its possession of schools/programs of/in Commerce, Law, and Journalism (which most top Liberal Arts colleges do not possess).

In the years prior to an academic posting I founded or held management roles in a series of startup ventures (Vega, Noisebox [acquired by Sonique], Sonique [acquired by Lycos], MyFilms, Kick [acquired by Sony], Engadget [acquired by AOL]), leading to experience across the life cycle of organizations—from startup to acquisition and even failure.  I have also worked as a consultant for startups (MusicFans, JBTV, AgentArts [acquired by FAST], Viewstream), large music rights organizations, and Fortune 100 companies.

My research has implications for theory, policy, and practice. I have not only published in academic venues, but also written for and spoken in policy and practice venues.  I have been fortunate to have been interviewed and/or cited by media outlets such as: the Financial Times, National Public Radio, WIRED, Billboard, and the Guardian.

In the classroom, I actively mix theory with practice through interactive presentations, case discussions, and simulations.  I presently teach three courses: i.Startup, described as “Intro to entrepreneurship meets the Amazing Race;” Wicked Problems, an entrepreneurship course targeting social issues such as poverty, health care, and education; and Strategic Management, a capstone strategy course.

I sit on the Research Advisory Council for the Future of Music Coalition and am Chair of the Teaching Committee for the Organization and Management Theory division of the Academy of Management.

I hold a PhD in Management from Vanderbilt University, a MBA from AGSM (University of Sydney/University of New South Wales), and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University.

Here is a link to my online CV.