Dr. Tony Briggs

Biography

Tony Briggs is an Executive Professor at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, specializing in Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He is also the Executive Director of the eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre. Tony has been involved in significant research initiatives such as the University of Alberta Impact Study and has co-founded the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Boston University, where he focused on how technology entrepreneurs identify and develop breakthrough innovations. His work has been published in leading academic journals, including Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research. In addition to his Doctorate, he earned a Master of Science from MIT Sloan, specializing in the intersection of patent constraints and innovation. Tony is committed to exploring entrepreneurship and innovation, addressing the challenges presented by incomplete information and uncertain property rights. His teaching experience encompasses courses in Entrepreneurship and Technology Strategy at both Executive MBA and undergraduate levels. Through his research, Tony aims to contribute to the understanding of how knowledge and trust function within entrepreneurial frameworks, facilitating the creation and development of new ventures. His work not only impacts academia but also provides insights for practitioners in the field.

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