John McKeon

I'm a PhD Candidate in Strategy & Innovation at Boston University, Questrom School of Business. I conduct strategy research focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, primarily studying how competition and technology shape the rate and direction of innovation. My research has been recognized as a nominee for the SMS Best Conference Paper, SMS Best PhD Paper, and has received the Questrom Outstanding Doctoral Research Award. My work has also received an NBER Economics of Science Grant, a Will Mitchell SRF Dissertation Grant, and has been published in Management Science.

I have taught Strategy, Innovation, and Global Competition at the undergraduate level where I'm passionate about helping students apply strategy and innovation concepts to real world scenarios. I received the Questrom Outstanding PhD Teaching Award. In my free time I enjoy music, distance running, and the Patriots.

I am on the 2025-2026 academic job market.