Dr. Robert Wolcott

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Biography

Robert Wolcott is an Adjunct Professor of Executive Education at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He has a strong background in industrial engineering and management science, holding both a Master's and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He is the founder of the Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN), which aims to drive sustainable innovation amongst senior executives. His contributions to the field include being an active angel investor and a regular contributor to Forbes, focusing on the intersection of technology, business, and leadership. Wolcott's work has garnered attention in numerous prestigious publications such as MIT Sloan Management Review and the Harvard Business Review. He is recognized for his teaching excellence, having won the Teacher of the Year award in Kellogg's EMBA program multiple times. His research interests lie in corporate innovation, new ventures, social innovation, and emerging technology markets.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses in Executive Education.

Executive Director

2003-01-01 — Present

Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN) • Evanston, IL

Leading the Kellogg Innovation Network to foster sustainable innovation.

Founding Partner & Managing Director

2003-01-01 — Present

Clareo • Evanston, IL

Managing a growth strategy consultancy.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.