Scott Shane (professor)

Scott Shane is a professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. He is known for his research on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technological change.

Shane's research has focused on a variety of topics within the field of entrepreneurship, including the sources of entrepreneurial opportunities, the process of new venture creation, the financing of new ventures, and the role of intellectual property in entrepreneurship. His work often examines how individuals discover and exploit opportunities to create new businesses. He has also studied the impact of government policy on entrepreneurial activity.

Shane holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He has published extensively in leading academic journals in management and entrepreneurship, and is the author or editor of several books. He has also served on the editorial boards of several prominent journals in the field.