Daniel Lerner

Dan’s work is informed by business and personal experience. His current research interests involve entrepreneurial action and outcomes – bridging psychology, organizational behavior and strategy. He has received various teaching recognitions, as well as research awards. Dan has published in leading scientific journals including: Journal of Business Venturing; Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice; Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal; Academy of Management Annals; Academy of Management Review; Academy of Management Perspectives; Small Business Economics; Journal of Business Venturing Insights; and others. He also serves on the editorial review boards of a number of the aforementioned journals. Prior to completing a PhD, he was involved with various start-ups, consulting, and industry studies.

Academic Experience

• Associate Professor, IE University, 2023 - Present

• Assistant Professor, IE University, 2019 - 2023

• Assistant Professor, Deusto Business School

• Instructor, University of Colorado-Boulder

• Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Strategic, Organizational & Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Colorado (Boulder, USA)

• Honors Bachelor Degree in Psychology with Certificate (Minor) in Business and MBA course-work, University of Wisconsin (Madison, USA)

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

• Greenlight Energy Inc. (USA) [start-up in renewable energy acquired for $98M]

• Power System Engineering Inc. (USA) [engineering and business consulting firm]

• Start-up entrepreneur

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

3- Good Health and Well-Being

8- Decent Work and Economic Growth

9- Industry, Innovation and Infraestructure