Alex Oettl

Alex Oettl is an associate professor at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and serves as the Co-Site Lead for CDL-Atlanta at Creative Destruction Lab (CDL).12 His research interests focus on the economics of innovation, knowledge spillovers, labor mobility, and economic geography.2

Academic Background and Research

Oettl joined the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech in 2009.2 He holds a Ph.D. from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.2 His current work primarily examines the production and diffusion of ideas at individual, firm, and regional levels.2

Role at Creative Destruction Lab

As Co-Site Lead for CDL-Atlanta, Oettl plays a crucial role in the partnership between CDL and Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business.1 CDL-Atlanta is part of CDL's expansion, bringing its objectives-based program for massively scalable science- and tech-based companies to the southeastern United States.1

Publications and Research Impact

Oettl has published research in several prestigious academic journals, including:

• Management Science
• Organization Science
• Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
• Journal of Urban Economics
• Journal of Financial Economics

His work covers various topics related to innovation, collaborative behavior, and the impact of e-commerce on retail sectors.2

Involvement in CDL Initiatives

Oettl has been actively involved in promoting CDL's initiatives. He has announced job openings for CDL at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business4 and shared updates about CDL-Atlanta's programs, such as the launch of the CDL Commerce stream.3

Alex Oettl's expertise in innovation economics and his leadership role at CDL-Atlanta position him as a key figure in fostering the growth of technology-based startups and enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Atlanta region.