> Ethan Mollick, PhD Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Management; Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests:Innovation, entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, games, AI About Ethan Ethan Mollick is a Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar and an associate professor of management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also author of The Unicorn's Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors. His papers have been published in top management journals and have won multiple awards. His work on crowdfunding is the most cited article in management published in the last five years. Prior to his time in academia, Professor Mollick co-founded a startup company, and he currently advises a number of startups and organizations. As the academic director and co-founder of Wharton Interactive, he works to transform entrepreneurship education using games and simulations. He has long had interest in using games for teaching, and he coauthored a book on the intersection between video games and business that was named one of the American Library Association’s top 10 business books of the year. He has built numerous teaching games, which are used by tens of thousands of students around the world. Professor Mollick received his PhD and MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, magna cum laude. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtCEO Academy®Developed through a partnership between Wharton Executive Education and the CEO Academy®, this program provides CEOs with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers in a dynamic setting and enhance their leadership and strategic decision-making skills. Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling Your BusinessThis three-month online certificate program provides entrepreneurs with a proven toolkit that goes beyond the idea. Leveraging Wharton’s strength in data-driven outcomes, learn proven techniques for scaling your business including how to build a team, choose the right legal structure, generate demand, and finance growth. Generative AI and Business TransformationThe emergence of generative AI has the potential to launch companies into game-changing growth. In order to successfully leverage its potential, you need a comprehensive understanding of generative AI technology, platforms, and large language models — as well as insight into acceptance barriers. Generative AI and Business Transformation leverages thought leadership from the world-renowned AI research center at The Wharton School to provide an in-depth analysis of the technology and transformative capabilities of generative AI. You’ll leave empowered with the knowledge and real-world strategies required to implement successful applications throughout your organization. Leading an AI-Powered Future, Featuring Reid HoffmanJoin Wharton’s Leading an AI-Powered Future program, a live online executive series in partnership with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. This six-session program helps leaders unlock the potential of AI, focusing on empowering workforces, ethical integration, and driving innovation. Learn directly from Hoffman and Wharton’s AI experts to cultivate the skills needed to lead AI transformation and create a future of enhanced decision-making and opportunity. Strategies for Accountable AILearn to navigate the legal, ethical, and business challenges of AI, mitigating risks and maximizing benefits. This comprehensive program offers practical frameworks for managing AI’s complexities, including accuracy, risk, transparency, and privacy. Engage with leading faculty in interactive online sessions and self-paced learning, gaining insights to enhance AI safety, trustworthiness, and compliance. Assess and improve your organization’s AI readiness, benefiting from expert guidance and peer networking. The Unicorn’s ShadowIn this book, Ethan Mollick takes us to the forefront of an empirical revolution in entrepreneurship. New data and better research methods have overturned the conventional wisdom behind what a successful founder looks like, how they succeed, and how the startup ecosystem works.
