Marc-David L. Seidel

Marc-David L. Seidel is a Retired Faculty member at The University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. His research focuses on understanding innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, particularly what enables both local and global research ecosystems to thrive with high-quality innovation activity. He has contributed to various academic journals and has been involved in multiple research initiatives, including the HIBAR Research Alliance. Seidel's work explores topics such as network opportunity emergence, innovation diffusion uncertainty, and the impact of adolescent work in family businesses. His research has been featured in prominent publications, including Harvard Business Review.

Marc-David L. Seidel is a scholar whose research focuses on Organization Theory, with an emphasis on understanding the dynamics of social networks, institutional power, and organizational behavior. His work explores how social networks influence outcomes such as discrimination in salary negotiations, the diffusion of innovative technologies, and the role of remote work in impression management. Seidel's research also examines the impact of ethnic networks on economic success and the effects of adolescent work in family businesses. His studies highlight the interplay between organizational structures, cultural contexts, and individual agency in shaping business and social outcomes.