Assoc. Prof. Dr. H. Dennis Park | Startup Innovation in The Digital Era | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Texas at Dallas, United States
Dr. H. Dennis Park is an Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. His work focuses on the strategic management of innovation, particularly in technology entrepreneurship, where he investigates the role of corporate investors and the use of external resources for new knowledge creation. His expertise bridges economics-based theories, such as agency theory, knowledge-based views, and transaction cost economics, with a focus on the governance of new ventures and technology commercialization.
Profile
Education
Dr. Park holds a Ph.D. in Technology Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management from the Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington. His dissertation, titled “The influence of corporate investors on the development and performance of new ventures,” was a finalist for the prestigious Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) Division Best Dissertation Award at the Academy of Management. Additionally, he holds an MBA from the Robert E. McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Sciences, Economics, and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Experience
Dr. Park has a broad academic background, having served as an Assistant Professor at Drexel University and the University of Missouri–Kansas City before joining the University of Texas at Dallas in 2017. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture capital, as he continues to advance the understanding of the intersection between corporate investors and startup innovation. His professional trajectory is marked by a consistent focus on the strategic governance of innovation in high-tech industries and the dynamic role of venture capital.
Research Interests
Dr. Park’s research explores how startups and established firms leverage external resources, such as venture capital, intellectual property, and human capital, to generate new knowledge and create economic value. His work often employs theoretical frameworks like agency theory and knowledge-based views to understand the mechanisms that drive innovation and firm performance. His interests also extend to artificial intelligence, corporate venture capital, digitization, and intellectual property rights in the context of technology entrepreneurship.
Awards
Dr. Park has received several accolades for his research and teaching, including nominations for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Mentoring and the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award at UT-Dallas. His research has earned him the 2021 Southwest Academy of Management Distinguished Paper Award and multiple Best Reviewer Awards from prestigious journals like the Journal of Business Venturing.
Publications
Dr. Park has contributed to numerous high-impact journals. Notable publications include:
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Park, H. D., & Steensma, H. K. (2012). “When does corporate venture capital add value for new ventures?” Strategic Management Journal, 33(1): 1-22. Cited by 252 articles.
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Park, H. D., & Tzabbar, D. (2016). “Venture capital, CEOs’ sources of power, and innovation novelty at different life stages of a new venture.” Organization Science, 27(2): 336-353. Cited by 125 articles.
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Kim, J. Y. R., & Park, H. D. (2017). “Two faces of early CVC funding: Fostering innovation and inhibiting IPOs.” Strategy Science, 2(3): 161-175. Cited by 92 articles.
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Dass, N., Nanda, V. K., Park, H. D., & Xiao, S. (2021). “Intellectual property protection and financial markets: Patenting vs. secrecy.” Review of Finance, 25(3): 669-711. Cited by 77 articles.
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Kwon, J. H., Park, H. D., & Deng, S. (2022). “When do firms trade patents?” Organization Science, 33(3): 1212-1231. Cited by 63 articles.
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Xu, L., Ou, A., Park, H. D., & Jiang, H. (2024). “Breaking barriers or maintaining status quo? Female representation on decision-making groups of venture capital firms and funding of women-led businesses.” Journal of Business Venturing, 39(1): 106368. Cited by 45 articles.
Conclusion
Dr. H. Dennis Park’s contributions to the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in the area of corporate venture capital and new venture governance, have earned him recognition as a thought leader. His work not only informs academic discourse but also provides valuable insights for practitioners in technology entrepreneurship. Through his research, teaching, and mentoring, Dr. Park continues to shape the future of innovation management and strategic entrepreneurship.