Jarrod Vassallo

Jarrod Vassallo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School, where he teaches across undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs. His research focuses on social innovation and social entrepreneurship, particularly in addressing environmental and social crises in developing economies. He serves on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Product Innovation Management and has contributed to impactful journals such as the Journal of Management and Research Policy. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning, engaging students with industry experts. Jarrod has received multiple teaching awards, including the Dean's Citations for Outstanding Teacher and the Research Excellence Award in 2024. He has also contributed to institutional strategy and the United Nations' PRME agenda.

Jarrod P. Vassallo is a Senior Lecturer of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney, focusing on the intersection of societal and ecological crises with innovation and entrepreneurship. His research explores how public sector innovation can address complex challenges through social entrepreneurship, hybrid organizations, and biocultural approaches. Vassallo's work examines the role of empathy, political ideology, and multispecies relations in driving sustainable and equitable solutions. He investigates how organizations can repair reputational damage and foster responsible innovation, particularly in contexts of industrial disasters and global inequality. His publications highlight the importance of ethnographic insights and marketing science in shaping inclusive and transformative practices.