Andrew Maxwell

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Dr. Andrew Maxwell is a leading expert in technology entrepreneurship, innovation management, and research commercialization, with a unique background spanning academia, industry, and public policy. As Bergeron Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering, he integrates research, experiential education, and institutional leadership to drive innovation in engineering education and early-stage venture creation. His award-winning work—recognized by the Academy of Management (Heizer Award), Ontario's Minister of Colleges and Universities, and York University—focuses on enhancing decision-making under uncertainty, fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, and reducing barriers to the adoption of disruptive technologies. Dr. Maxwell is also the founding director of the Manufacturing Technology and Entrepreneurship Centre (MTEC), Principal Investigator on multi-million-dollar commercialization projects, and a frequent speaker, advisor, and editor in the global innovation community. He welcomes opportunities to contribute thought leadership, expert commentary, and evidence-based insights on technology entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems and policy, technology transfer and research commercialization, and the future of engineering education.

Experience

  • –present
    Bergeron Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship, York University, Canada

Education

  • 2011 
    university of waterloo, PhD
  • 2007 
    University of Waterloo, MSc
  • 1981 
    London Business School, MBA
  • 1978 
    Imperial College, BSc(Eng)

Publications

  • 2023
    Enhancing the Commercialization of University Research, Global Trends in Technology Startup Project Development and Management:
  • 2020
    A boundary objects view of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in tourism, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • 2016
    Investment decision-making by business angels, Handbook of Research on Business Angels
  • 2016
    The non-compensatory relationship between risk and return in business angel investment decision making, Venture Capital
  • 2014
    The non-compensatory relationship between risk and return in business angel investment decisions, Academy of Management Proceedings
  • 2014
    Trustworthiness: A critical ingredient for entrepreneurs seeking investors, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
  • 2011
    Technology incubators: facilitating technology transfer or creating regional wealth?, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
  • 2011
    Business Angel Decision Making, Journal of Business Venturing
  • 2010
    How entrepreneurs-in-residence increase seed investment rates, Venture Capital
  • 2010
    Trustworthiness: A critical ingredient for attracting investment, Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research

Grants and Contracts

  • 2024
    Supporting tech ventures
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    MITACS
  • 2023
    Commercializing Micromobility Vehicles
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
  • 2022
    Creating a global classroom for technology commercialization
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    York University (AIF)
  • 2019
    Catalyst Skills
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    Ontario Ministry of Skills Development
  • 2017
    Commercializing science fair experiments
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  • 2016
    Developing micro-credentials
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    York University (AIF)

Professional Memberships

  • P.Eng Professional Engineers Ontario
  • Member International Society of Professional Innovation Management
  • Member IEEE
  • Member Academy of Management

Contact Andrew for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision