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Peter Roberts
Professor at Emory University
Peter Roberts is a distinguished academic and social enterprise leader at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Here's an overview of his background and accomplishments:
Professional Role
Peter Roberts serves as a Professor of Organization & Management at Emory University.1 He was the founding Academic Director of Social Enterprise @ Goizueta, which laid the foundation for Emory's current Business & Society Institute.1 Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Director for the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide and Grounds for Empowerment programs.1
Research and Interests
Roberts' research focuses on organizational behavior and performance evolution over time.2 His current interests include:
- Social entrepreneurs and accelerators
- Race and neighborhood business development
- The global specialty coffee industry
He has been instrumental in developing programs aimed at making markets more inclusive, such as:
- The global Entrepreneurship Database Program
- The Start
accelerator program - The Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide and Grounds for Empowerment programs1
Education and Career
- PhD in Organizational Analysis from the University of Alberta13
- BA in Economics from Queen's University1
Before joining Emory University in August 2003, Roberts held faculty positions at:
Publications and Recognition
Peter Roberts is a well-cited scholar in his field, with over 10,000 citations according to Google Scholar.4 His research has been published in prestigious journals such as the Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Strategic Management Journal.2
Impact and Initiatives
Roberts has been at the forefront of several initiatives aimed at social impact and market inclusivity. His work with the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide and Grounds for Empowerment programs demonstrates his commitment to improving market dynamics in the coffee industry.1 Additionally, his involvement in the Start
