Johan Wiklund Explained

Johan Wiklund
Birth Date:June 12, 1963
Birth Place:Sweden
Nationality:Swedish
Institution:Syracuse University
Field:Entrepreneurship
Alma Mater:Jönköping International Business School
Doctoral Advisor:Per Davidsson

Johan Wiklund is a Swedish scholar of entrepreneurship and is currently the Al Berg Chair[1] and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, Professor Two at Nord University, Norway, visiting professor at Lund University, Sweden, and inaugural RMIT Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Australia.[2] His research interests include entrepreneurship and mental health as well as the entry, performance, and exit of entrepreneurial firms. He is considered a leading authority in entrepreneurship research, with over 60 articles appearing in leading entrepreneurship and management journals.

He is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice.[3] [4]

Early career

Wiklund received his PhD from Jönköping International Business School in 1998, with his doctoral thesis titled "Small Firm Growth and Performance: Entrepreneurship and Beyond",[5] advised by Per Davidsson. He began his career at the Stockholm School of Economics before taking his current appointment at Syracuse University. During this time Wiklund focused primarily on entrepreneurial orientation and began his collaboration with Dean Shephard,[6] both of whom have since been recognized for their influence within entrepreneurship research.[7]

Mental health, well-being and entrepreneurship

In 2014 Wiklund started developing his current research agenda, which focuses on mental health and entrepreneurship. This research has been covered by Psychology Today,[8] Fast Company,[9] and Entrepreneur,[10] and has also been featured on podcasts.[11] In addition to his own published works on this topic,[12] he has organized workshops around the world and co-edited special issues in leading academic journals such as Academy of Management Perspectives[13] and the Journal of Business Venturing.[14]

Selected honors and awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Howell . Kerri . Al Berg establishes chair in entrepreneurship . 29 July 2020 . Whitman Voices . 20 November 2019.
  2. Web site: First Fulbright scholars focus on work mental health - RMIT University. www.rmit.edu.au. en. 2019-03-11.
  3. News: Kimball . Kimmy . Entrepreneurship Professor Improves SAGE Business Journal's Impact Factor . 29 July 2020 . SU News . July 28, 2020.
  4. Web site: Wiklund, Johan. 2019-03-09. SAGE Publications Inc. en-us. 2019-03-11.
  5. Wiklund . Johan . 1998 . Small Firm Growth and Performance: Entrepreneurship and Beyond .
  6. Web site: Faculty Detail - Notre Dame Business - Mendoza College of Business - Dean Shepherd . Mendoza College of Business . en . 2019-03-11.
  7. Xu . Nianhang . Chen . Yining . Fung . Anna . Chan . Kam C. . 2018 . Contributing Forces in Entrepreneurship Research: A Global Citation Analysis . Journal of Small Business Management . en . 56 . 1 . 179–201 . 10.1111/jsbm.12367 . 158772013 . 1540-627X.
  8. Web site: ADHD "Symptoms" Are Advantages for the Entrepreneur . Psychology Today . en-US . 2019-03-11.
  9. Web site: This Scientist Is Studying How ADHD Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed. Sachs. Jonah. 2017-06-29. Fast Company. en-US. 2019-03-11.
  10. Web site: Mental Illness May Plague Entrepreneurs More Than Other People. Here's Why (and How to Get Help).. Harris. Lissa. 2018-06-08. Entrepreneur. en. 2019-03-11.
  11. Web site: FTN 80: "Action Over Deliberation" with Syracuse University Professor of Entrepreneurship Johan Wiklund. 2018-01-03. Faster Than Normal. en-US. 2019-03-11.
  12. Web site: Johan Wiklund - Google Scholar Citations. scholar.google.com. 2019-03-11.
  13. Web site: Academy of Management Perspectives Vol 32, No 3. journals.aom.org. 2019-03-11.
  14. Book: Journal of Business Venturing.
  15. Web site: Research Impact Award USC Marshall. www.marshall.usc.edu. 2019-03-11.
  16. Web site: Awards - Entrepreneurship Division. ent.aom.org. 2019-03-11.

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