Susan Cohen

Susan Cohen is a renowned academic and expert in organizational learning and entrepreneurial strategies, particularly focusing on accelerators in venture development.

Her work on accelerators has been widely recognized and published in prestigious journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, and Organization Science, with citations in numerous reputable media outlets like The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times.

She holds key editorial positions on the boards of Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Organization Science.

At the University of Georgia's Terry College, Susan teaches immersive courses in design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while actively mentoring students, entrepreneurs, and executives.

Before her academic career, she was instrumental in the founding and growth of several technology companies, including a pivotal role in the marketing and front-end web development of Priceline.com.

Susan Cohen's educational background includes a PhD in Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, and a BA in Mathematics from the University of Michigan.

She has held various academic positions at esteemed institutions like the University of Georgia, University of Richmond, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

In addition to her academic and industry roles, Susan has also been involved with Seed Accelerator Rankings, and her contributions to the field aim to bridge gaps between entrepreneurial theory and practice.

She welcomes collaboration opportunities and offers consulting, speaking engagements, and executive education services in her areas of expertise.