Bridging Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at Babson College
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Babson CollegeDr. Jennifer Bailey, an Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Babson College, brings a unique blend of academic expertise and industry experience to her role. With a Ph.D. in Operations Management from Georgia Tech and 10 years of industry experience, she focuses on how innovative and entrepreneurial firms manage risk and uncertainty. Her research, which has earned recognition including the 2015 Best Paper Award at the PDMA conference, explores effective strategies for maximizing innovation breakthroughs and mitigating operational risks in startups. At Babson, Dr. Bailey teaches courses on Operations Management, Operations for Entrepreneurs, and Integrated Product Design, while also serving as Faculty Advisor for the Operations Club and the Technology, Entrepreneurship and Design Concentration. She contributes to the "Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership" Professional Certificate program and teaches "Entrepreneurial Operations: Launching a Startup." Dr. Bailey's work exemplifies the integration of academic research with practical application, preparing students to navigate the complex landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship in today's business world.