Jacqueline Kirtley

Jacqueline Kirtley is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, affiliated with the Business Administration department. Her research focuses on technology entrepreneurship, early stage strategy evolution, and technological innovation. Kirtley examines how strategy and technology develop in early-stage entrepreneurial firms, particularly in energy, cleantech, robotics, and medical devices. She is a co-organizer of the Wharton Technology and Innovation Conference and a mentor for the University of Pennsylvania’s Y-Prize Competition. Her work explores the impact of venture investors on entrepreneurial firm strategy and the dynamics of power in partnerships between entrepreneurial and established firms. Kirtley’s research has been published in journals such as the Strategic Management Journal and Sloan Management Review. She holds a bachelor of science in Ocean Engineering from MIT and an MBA with high honors from Boston University.

Jacqueline Kirtley is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on management, with a particular emphasis on strategic change and entrepreneurial firm dynamics. Her work explores how entrepreneurial firms navigate strategic pivots, especially in the context of emerging technologies and competitive markets. Kirtley's research delves into the decision-making processes behind strategic shifts, the role of established platforms in market dynamics, and the evolution of strategy within nascent technology firms. Her publications highlight the complexities of innovation, market entry, and the challenges faced by firms seeking to disrupt existing industries.