Patrick Smith

My research focuses on how socio-cognitive determinants influence strategic decision-making among owners and managers of privately held enterprises, such as entrepreneurial start-ups and family firms. Empirically, I examine high-profile industries and individuals, including celebrity investors in start-ups and the independent film industry.

I have extensive teaching experience at Bocconi. I am the course director for the Fundamentals of Management (30450) course in the BESS program. I have taught Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (30521) for three consecutive years and currently serve as a co-lecturer in Family Business Strategies (30267). Additionally, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in nine courses, including Corporate Strategy (20944), Management Consulting (20325), and Organizational Behavior (30465).

I will be on the job market this fall and will be attending the DRUID25 Conference in Toronto and the Academy of Management Annual Conference in Copenhagen.