Benn Konsynski

Benn R. Konsynski is a distinguished professor at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, where he holds the position of George S. Craft Distinguished University Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management.15 His academic background includes:

Education and Career

• PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University1
• Previously taught at Harvard Business School for six years in the MBA program and executive programs16
• Co-founded a multi-million dollar group decision support laboratory at the University of Arizona, where he was a professor before joining Harvard1

Research and Expertise

Professor Konsynski's research interests span various areas of information systems and technology:

• Platform evolution and ecosystems1
• Organizational IT architecture and governance1
• Virtual worlds and their research potential1
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) adoption and integration1

He has published in numerous prestigious journals, including Communications of the ACM, Harvard Business Review, IEEE Transactions on Communications, and MIS Quarterly.1

Role in Entrepreneurship

At Emory, Professor Konsynski is involved with the entrepreneurship program:

• Serves as a Faculty Advisor for Emory Entrepreneurship & Venture Management3
• Contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Goizueta Business School2

Professional Recognition

Dr. Konsynski is highly regarded in his field:

• Described as a unique professor and consultant with skills in understanding the realities of entrepreneurship and visions3
• Known for his expertise in information systems, operations management, and their intersection with entrepreneurship47

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username benn-konsynski-2a4b001, reflecting his professional presence and networking in the academic and business communities.3