Hi, I'm Victor Bennett - Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at University of Utah
I'm driven by innovation at the intersection of tech, entrepreneurship, and strategy, building ventures with economic and social impact. I thrive in academic settings and in creating tangible, real-world change.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Authored patents for technologies at Google, ranging from click fraud detection to music classification.
A Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the University of Utah, focusing on technology's impact on business.
Can help others by providing strategic insights into technology adoption and entrepreneurial venture creation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Technology & Economics
Began career at Google, earning patents and gaining practical tech insights. Studied at Stanford under Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow.
✦ Stanford University
✦ Patents
Academic & Policy Expertise
Served as Senior Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, followed by academic appointments at USC and Duke.
✦ White House
✦ USC
✦ Duke University
Entrepreneurship & Strategy Professor
Currently Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the University of Utah's Eccles School of Business, focusing on tech and business sustainability.
✦ University of Utah
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Strategy
Social Ventures & Art Philanthropy
Founded Anima Sana Coffee and manages the Manuel Bennett Art Trust, demonstrating a commitment to social impact and the arts.
✦ Social Entrepreneurship
✦ Philanthropy
✦ Anima Sana Coffee
💪🏻 Superpowers
Technology-Driven Innovation Strategist
Translating complex technological shifts into actionable business strategies.
Expertise in how tech impacts entrepreneurial ventures.
Helps existing companies sustain performance.
Experience from White House economic policy to VC.
Academic Thought Leader & Educator
Disseminating cutting-edge research and nurturing future business leaders.
Published in top-tier journals like Management Science.
Appointed Professor at University of Utah's business school.
Advised by Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow at Stanford.
Social Entrepreneur & Impact Investor
Leveraging business acumen for social good and community development.
Founded Anima Sana Coffee, funding mental health initiatives.
Administers Manuel Bennett Art Trust.
Served on Zoo Labs board to empower artists.
I'm excited about
Seeking collaborations on innovative startup ventures leveraging technology.
Looking to connect with leaders in emerging tech sectors for knowledge exchange.
Eager to explore new avenues for social entrepreneurship and impact.
I can help with
Offer strategic guidance on technology adoption and business model innovation.
Provide insights into academic research trends in entrepreneurship and strategy.
Share expertise on building socially responsible businesses with clear impact.
I would love your help on
Connections to promising early-stage tech startups for potential advisory roles.
Introductions to organizations focused on mental health advocacy.
Advice on scaling social enterprises and maximizing their community reach.