Regular biography
Marc Gruber is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Business / Management department. His research interests include Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization. He has held various academic and administrative positions at EPFL, including Vice President for Innovation from 2017 to 2021. Gruber has also served as Editor in Chief of the Academy of Management Journal and has been involved in several teaching and research initiatives, including the MTE Master Program. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Foundational Paper Award and the Thought Leader Award from the Academy of Management.
Scholar-generated biography
Marc Gruber is a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization at EPFL. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation, with an emphasis on understanding the dynamics of market opportunity identification, venture capital evaluation, and the role of identity in entrepreneurial processes. His work explores how pre-entry knowledge, resource configurations, and social identity influence new venture creation and survival. Gruber's research bridges academic and practical insights, particularly through the lens of open innovation and lean startup frameworks. His publications address the complexities of innovation ecosystems and the strategic behaviors of entrepreneurs and investors.