Dr. Ethan Mollick

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ethan Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar and an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship. He serves as the Academic Director of Wharton Interactive, where he focuses on transforming entrepreneurship education through the use of games and simulations. His research interests encompass crowdfunding, games, and artificial intelligence, contributing to a better understanding of how these elements influence modern business practices. Professor Mollick is an accomplished author, noted for his book 'Unicorn's Shadow: Combating Dangerous Myths That Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors,' which challenges conventional wisdom about what makes a successful founder. He has published numerous papers in top management journals and has received multiple awards for his work. Prior to his academic career, he co-founded a startup and currently advises various startups and organizations. He holds a PhD and an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director

— Present

Wharton Interactive • Philadelphia, PA

Leads initiatives to integrate education and entrepreneurship through simulations and games.

Associate Professor

— Present

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches courses related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.