Jacob Valentine Directory Page

Jacob Valentine began the Smith PhD Program in Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship in Fall 2021. His primary research interest is in entrepreneurial strategy and innovation, particularly how entrepreneurs perceive, predict, and create value, make decisions under various types and levels of uncertainty, finance new ventures, and engage in innovation. He received a BS in Mathematics and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Prior to pursuing the PhD, Jacob worked at Fifth Partners, a private equity firm in Dallas, Texas.