Lori Rosenkopf

Lori Rosenkopf is a Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on innovation diffusion, learning in interorganizational networks, and technological and organizational evolution. She serves as Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director for Venture Lab and Wharton San Francisco. Rosenkopf has authored 'Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation' and has published in leading journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Strategic Management Journal. She has also held leadership roles in the Wharton Undergraduate Division and has been recognized for her teaching and research contributions.

Lori Rosenkopf Simon and Midge Palley Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the dynamics of technological innovation and organizational behavior. Her research explores how firms navigate exploration and exploitation in alliance formation, the role of social networks in innovation diffusion, and the impact of mobility ties on knowledge transfer. She investigates the interplay between competition and cooperation in technology standards organizations and the coevolution of community networks and technology. Her work also examines the mechanisms of external learning, executive succession, and the performance implications of strategic reorientation.