Dr. J Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

J. Daniel Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategy, and labor markets, where he explores the dynamics of venture scaling and the role of human capital in high-growth environments. Prof. Kim has conducted empirical studies on the drivers of performance in startups, particularly how mergers and acquisitions impact entrepreneurial ventures. His work has been published in leading academic journals and recognized in prominent media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal. He teaches courses on entrepreneurship and innovation at both the MBA and PhD levels, emphasizing practical insights into the management of new ventures. His accolades include several Teaching Excellence Awards and recognition as one of the '40 under 40 MBA Professors' in 2023 by Poets & Quants. Prior to his academic career, he worked at Harvard Business School and Morgan Stanley, and he completed his PhD at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a known figure within the academic community and contributes to discussions on labor market trends and entrepreneurship through publications and his engagements.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching courses on entrepreneurship and innovation, researching high-growth entrepreneurship and labor markets.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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40 under 40 MBA Professors

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MIT Sloan Doctoral Thesis Prize

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Wiley Blackwell Dissertation Award (Finalist)

Courses

MGMT8010 - Entrepreneurship MGMT 9370 - Entrepreneurship Research Seminar MGMT 9390 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research WH2970 - Wharton Industry Exploration

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
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Specialization Notes

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