Dr. Lori Rosenkopf

Professor

Biography

Lori Rosenkopf is the Simon Midge Palley Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and serves as Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship. She has an extensive academic background, having earned her Ph.D. in Management Organizations from Columbia University and degrees from Cornell University (B.S. in Operations Research Industrial Engineering) and Stanford University (M.S. in Operations Research). Lori's research focuses on innovation diffusion, interorganizational learning networks, and the technological evolution of organizations. She has published her work in prominent journals such as the Administrative Science Quarterly and the Strategic Management Journal. Recognized for her contributions to the field, she was named a Fellow of the Academy of Management in 2023 and has served on various editorial boards, including as a Senior Editor for Organization Science. Besides teaching, her leadership roles include directing the Wharton Faculty Venture Lab and Wharton San Francisco. Lori's recent publication, 'Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths to Unleashing Successful Startups Creating Value Innovation,' highlights diverse pathways to entrepreneurial success. Her courses, which include Management Technology and Technology Strategy, are designed to equip students with the strategic frameworks necessary to navigate the complexities of technology-based industries.

Research Interests

Awards

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award
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Elected member (one of 100), Macro-Organizational Behavior Society
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Management Paper Award, SDA Bocconi
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David Hauck Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching
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Finalist, Paper Award, Organization Management Theory Division Academy of Management
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Paper Award, Technology Innovation Management Division Administrative Sciences Association Canada
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Junior Faculty Research Awards, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Courses

Management Technology Culture of Technology Technology Strategy Business Leadership Journey Industry Exploration Network Theory and Applications