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.