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    Name: Todd A. Finkle, Ph.D.
Title: Associate Professor of Management
Academic Director, Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
Intellectual Property Center Fellow
Department: Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
Office: CBA 366
Phone: 330-972-8479
Fax: 330-972-6588
Email: finklet@uakron.edu
Mailing Address:
Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
College of Business Administration
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-4801
   
       
         
Education:

  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May, 1993.
    Major: Entrepreneurship/Strategic Management and Business Policy
    Minors: Marketing, International Business, and Organizational Behavior

  • M.B.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison, August, 1989.

  • B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, December, 1982 (Also attended San Diego State University).
    Major: Life Sciences
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Professional & Academic Experience:

  • Professional

    • Dr. Finkle has been an entrepreneur of three businesses – an entertainment company, investment partnership, and consulting company. He also grew up in a family-owned business.

    • Dr. Finkle serves on the board of several organizations


  • Academic
    • Director, Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, 2003-2007.

    • Associate Professor of Management, Department of Management, 2001-Present.

    • Fellow, Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, 1997-Present.

    • Sam Walton Free Enterprise Fellow, 2004-Present.

    • Intellectual Property Center Fellow, 2001-Present.

    • Assistant Professor of Management, Department of Management, 1997-2001.
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Teaching Interests:

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Entrepreneurial Finance

  • Business Planning

  • Feasibility Studies

  • Small Business Management

  • Franchising

  • Family Business

  • Strategic Management/Business Policy: Domestic & International

  • Commercialization of Technology
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Research Interests:

  • Entrepreneurship Education

  • Entrepreneurial Finance (Venture Capital and Private Equity)

  • Entrepreneurial Marketing

  • Small Business Acquisitions and Valuations

  • International Entrepreneurship

  • Family Business

  • Franchising
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Recent Publications:
Refereed Journal Publications:

  • Stetz, Phil and Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2008), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, V. 31, 1.

  • Stetz, Phil and Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2008), “Instructor Notes for A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” p 1-5.

  • Stetz, Phil and Finkle, Todd A., O’Neil, Larry (2008), “Teaching Notes for A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” p. 1-25.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2007), “Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty from 1989-2005,” Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, V. 10, Fall, pages 1-25.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Stetz, Phil, and Mallin, Michael (2007), “Perceptions of Tenure Requirements and Research Records of Entrepreneurship Faculty Earning Tenure: 1964-2002,” Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, V. 10, Fall, pages 101-125.

  • Mallin, Michael and Finkle, Todd A. (2007), “Social Entrepreneurship and Direct Marketing,” Direct Marketing: An International Journal, V. 1, 2, p. 68-77.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Kuratko, Donald F, and Goldsby, Michael (2006), “The State of Entrepreneurship Centers in the United States: A Nationwide Survey.” 50th Anniversary Special Issue of the Journal of Small Business Management, V. 44, 2, April, p. 184-206.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Blose, Lawrence, and Lamb, Reinhold (2005), “Insider Trading around New Drug Approvals,” Journal of Private Enterprise, Fall, p. 75-99.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2002), “The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, V. 8, 1, p. 51-64.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2002), “Teaching Notes for The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies Instructor’s Notes, V. 8, 3, p. 39-51.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Lamb, Reinhold (2002), “A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Emerging Versus Nonemerging Industry Initial Public Offerings,” New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, V. 5, 1, p. 27-38.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Deeds, David (2001), “Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty during the Period 1989-1998,” Journal of Business Venturing, V. 16, 6, p. 613-630. (This article was the 6th most requested entrepreneurship article in 2001: requested 510 times)

  • Finkle, Todd A., Figler, Robert A., and Dunning, Kenneth A. (2001), “West Point Market: Managing a Challenge from the EEOC,” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, V. 25, 3, p. 71-88.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Figler, Robert A., and Dunning, Kenneth A. (2001), “Teaching Notes for West Point Market: Managing a Challenge from the EEOC,” p. 1-29.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Krovi, Ravi, Kahai, Paramjit, Dunning, Ken, and Vijayaraman, B.S. (2000), “Impact of E Commerce on Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies,” Entrepreneurial Executive, V. 5, p. 57-82.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and French, Dan W. (2000), “An Examination of Initial Public Offerings in the “High Flying” Internet Industry,” Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, March V. 12, 1, p. 19-30.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1998), “The Relationship Between Boards of Directors and Initial Public Offerings in the Biotechnology Industry,” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, V. 22, 3, p. 5-29.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1998), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, V. 23, 1, p. 87-100.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1998), “Teaching Notes for Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” p. 1-24.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and French, Dan (1998), “The Performance of Initial Public Offerings in the Biotechnology Industry,” Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, V. 10, 2, p. 51-59.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Philip (1996), “Should I Buy the Jerry's Famous Frozen Desserts Chain?” Small Business Forum, V. 14, 1, p. 6-17.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Philip (1996), “Case Study Update: My Advice on Jerry's Famous Frozen Desserts,” Small Business Forum, V. 14, 1, p. 49-65.

  • Klose, Allen and Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “Service Quality and the Congruence of Employee Perceptions and Customer Expectations: The Case of An Electric Utility,” Psychology and Marketing, 12, 7, p. 637-646.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “Lessons Learned From Blockbuster Entertainment,” NBDC Report, June, No. 175, p. 1-4.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Marquardt, Raymond, and Klose, Allen (1993), “Activity of Small Businesses in Nebraska,” Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 5, 2, p. 111-122.


Chapters in Books:

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Direct Marketing and Entrepreneurship,” In Andrew Thomas’ Direct Marketing in Action: Finding and Keeping the Best Customers. Praeger, Inc.


Research Grants and Awards:

  • Project: $25,000 (in progress) grant from the Burton Morgan Foundation (2008). Lead Principles: Akron, Ashland, Case Western Reserve, Baldwin Wallace, Kent State, John Carroll, Cleveland State Universities. The Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC) is comprised of seven different entrepreneurship centers in NEO focusing on teaching entrepreneurship to students throughout NEO through Entrepreneurship Immersion Camps and Business Plan Competitions.

  • Project: Received a $50,000 grant from the Burton Morgan Foundation (2007). Lead Principles: Akron, Ashland, Case Western Reserve, Baldwin Wallace, Kent State, John Carroll, Cleveland State Universities. The Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC) is comprised of seven different entrepreneurship centers in NEO focusing on teaching entrepreneurship to students throughout NEO through Entrepreneurship Immersion Camps over the summer.

    • Also applied for a $50,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation in 2007, but they rejected us. They stated that they wanted the universities to put more money into the initiative.


  • Project: Received a $25,000 grant from the GAR Foundation (2007), “Marketing to Immigrant and Minority Entrepreneurial Ventures. Lead Principle: Andrew Thomas. Co-Principles: FIES: Dr. Todd Finkle and Center for Information Technology and e-Business, Dr. Vijayraman. Grant to teach marketing principles to minority small business owners throughout NEO.

  • The University of Akron’s Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies’ Fourth & Fifth Annual Business Plan Competition.
    • Obtained grants from National City Bank, Sequoia Financial Group, International Management Assistance Corporation, Laux & Company, Jillians, Posh Bistro, and Starbucks to support the competitions.

  • Proenza, Luis (President of the University), Newkome, George (Dean of the Graduate School), Finkle, Todd A, Watkins, Wayne (Vice-President of Research), and Hill, Maria (2003). Expanding Entrepreneurship Throughout the University: The Interface Between Academia, Government and Industry. One of 30 schools selected to compete for a $5 Million Kauffman grant.

  • Governor’s Office of Science and Technology, the Ohio Science and Technology Council’s Technology Action Fund, and the City of Akron. Assisted in the development and idea generation of a proposal that was funded to enhance the number of new ventures through the commercialization of technology. $889,000

  • The University of Akron: College Grant $7,000 to investigate the legitimacy of entrepreneurship.

  • The University of Akron: College Grant $7,000 to investigate initial public offerings.

  • The University of Akron $1,000 to investigate initial public offerings.


Refereed Proceedings:

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Thomas, Andrew (2008). “Entrepreneurship in International Markets,” (Forthcoming in the Proceedings of the 2008 Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences National Conference (ASBSS) in Las Vegas, Nevada).

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2008), “Global Trends in the Job Market for Faculty and Schools in the Field of Entrepreneurship,” (Forthcoming in the Proceedings of the 2008 Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences National Conference, (ASBSS) in Las Vegas, Nevada).

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2007), “A Comparative Analysis of U.S. versus International Entrepreneurship Centers,” 21st Proceedings of the Annual National United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Orlando, Florida, page 125.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Kuratko, Donald F, and Goldsby, Michael (2006), “The State of Entrepreneurship Centers in the United States: A Nationwide Survey.” Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference for Small Business.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “A Review of Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty from 1989-2004,” Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2005: Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Edited by Shaker Zahra, Candida Brush, Per Davidson, Patricia Greene, Richard Harrison, James O. Feit, Miri Lerner, Jeffrey Sohl, and Dean Shepherd, Johan Wiklund, and Michael Wright. Babson College: MA, page 168.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Stetz, Phil, and Deeds, David L. (2004), “An Examination of Tenure Decisions for the Field of Entrepreneurship,” Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2003: Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Edited by William D. Bygrave, Candida Brush, Per Davidson, Patricia Greene, Richard Harrison, James O. Feit, Miri Lerner, G. Dale Meyer, Jeffrey Sohl, and Andrew Zacharakis. Babson College: MA.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Kuratko, Donald F. (2004), “Characteristics of the Top Ranked Entrepreneurship Centers,” Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2003: Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Edited by William D. Bygrave, Candida Brush, Per Davidson, Patricia Greene, Richard Harrison, James O. Feit, Miri Lerner, G. Dale Meyer, Jeffrey Sohl, and Andrew Zacharackis. Babson College: MA.

  • Blose, Lawrence, Finkle, Todd A., and Lamb, Reinhold (2003), “Stock Price Reaction to New Drug Approval by the FDA,” Proceedings of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance National Conference, pages 90-95.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Deeds, David L. (2002), “Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty from 1989-2001,” 16th Proceedings of the Annual National United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Reno, Nevada p. 121.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Deeds, David, and Zimmerman, Monica (2000), “The Relationship between Top Management Teams and the Valuation of Initial Public Offerings within Emerging Industries,” Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2000, Edited by Paul D. Reynolds, William D. Bygrave, Sophie Manigart, Colin Mason, G. Dale Meyer, Harry Sapienza, and Kelly Shaver. Babson College: MA, p. 340.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Krovi, Ravi, Kahai, Paramjit, Dunning, Ken, and Vijayaraman, B.S. (2000), “Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce at the Crossroads,” 2000 Proceedings of the Allied Academies International Conference, Maui, Hawaii, 6, 2: 7-11.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1999), “The Performance of Initial Public Offerings in the Software Industry,” Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 1999. Edited by Paul D. Reynolds, William D. Bygrave, Sophie Manigart, Colin Mason, G. Dale Meyer, Harry Sapienza, and Kelly Shaver. University of South Carolina and Babson College: MA, p. 406.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1996), “The Relationship Between Technological Strength and Initial Offering Size in Small High Tech Firms: The Case of Biotechnology,” 10th Proceedings of the Annual National United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, p. 155-164.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Philip (1996), “Teaching Notes for Jerry's Famous Frozen Desserts: A Case Study,” 10th Proceedings of the Annual National United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, p. 127-136.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “Attitudes, Self-Employment, and Job Satisfaction,” 25th Proceedings of the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute, p. 368.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “Financing Your Small Business Acquisition,” 25th Proceedings of the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute,” p. 382.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Smith, Terrie (1995), “StreetSmart Interviewing For Outplaced Employees,” 25th Proceedings of the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute, p. 136-138.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Marquardt, Raymond, and Klose, Allen (1995), “Small Business Financing in Nebraska,” The Journal of Private Enterprise, Vol. XI, No. 1, p. 126-127.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Beggs, Joyce (1995), “The Spirit of Entrepreneurship: Lessons Learned From an Economic Success Story,” The Journal of Private Enterprise, Vol. X, No. 2, p. 144.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Sebora, Terrence (1994), “Measuring Performance in Biotech Firms: Do Boards Add Value?” 25th Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute, Vol. 1, p. 631-634.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1994), “Performance in the Biotechnology Industry,” 25th Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute, Vol. 1, p. 620.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1992), “The Current State of Corporate Entrepreneurship: A Critique and Directions for Future Research,” The Journal of Private Enterprise, Vol. VIII, No. 1, p. 205.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1991), “Entrepreneurship in China,” The Journal of Private Enterprise, Vol. VII, No. 1, p. 198.

    Cases:

  • Stetz, Phil, Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2009), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” ,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts & Cases 8th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, p. 13-23.

  • Stetz, Phil, Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2009), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Instructor’s Case Notes for Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts & Cases 8th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company

  • Stetz, Phil, Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2009), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” ,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Cases 8th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, p. 13-23.

  • Stetz, Phil, Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2009), “-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Instructor’s Case Notes for Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Cases 8th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company

  • Stetz, Phil and Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2008), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 5th edition, Houghton Mifflin. Case 3.

  • Stetz, Phil and Finkle, Todd A., and O’Neil, Larry (2008), “A-1 Lanes and the Currency Crisis of the East Asian Tigers,” Instructor’s Manual for Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 5th edition, Houghton Mifflin.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2008), “The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 5th edition, Houghton Mifflin. Case 2.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2008), “Teaching Notes for The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Instructor’s Manual for Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 5th edition, Houghton Mifflin.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” (Reprint in Duane Ireland, Michael Hitt, and Robert Hoskisson’s Understanding Business Strategy, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company, C86-C96.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Teaching Notes for The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Instructor’s Manual for Understanding Business Strategy, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin, 410-422.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” Instructor’s Manual for Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin, p. 435-445.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Teaching Notes for The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Instructor’s Manual for Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2003), “The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, 2nd edition, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company, p. 337-349.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2003), “Teaching Notes for The Crowne Inn: The Case of a Family Business Under Turmoil,” Instructor’s Manual for Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, 2nd edition, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Phil (2003), “Jerry’s Famous Ice Cream,” (Reprint in Donald F. Kuratko and Harold Welch’s Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company p. 463-475.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Phil (2003), “Jerry’s Famous Ice Cream,” (Reprint in Donald F. Kuratko and Harold Welch’s Instructor’s Manual for Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, Thomson South-Western College Publishing Company.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2003), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 3rd edition, Houghton Mifflin, p. 495-510.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2003), “Teaching Notes for Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Kathleen Allen’s Instructor’s Manual for Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach 3rd edition, Houghton Mifflin, p. 70-82.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Richard Hodgetts and Donald F. Kuratko’s Effective Small Business Management 7th edition, Harcourt College Publishers, p.177-187.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Teaching Notes for Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Richard Hodgetts and Donald F. Kuratko’s Instructor’s Manual for Effective Small Business Management 7th edition, Harcourt College Publishers, p. 207-222.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Cases 4th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, C104-C115.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Teaching Notes for Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Instructor’s Case Notes for Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Cases 4th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, p. 50-62.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Phil (2001), “Jerry’s Famous Ice Cream,” (Reprint in Donald F. Kuratko and Harold Welch’s Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, Harcourt College Publishers 1st edition, p. 225-238.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Phil (2001), “Jerry’s Famous Ice Cream,” (Reprint in Donald F. Kuratko and Harold Welch’s Instructor’s Manual for Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth, Harcourt College Publishers, p.122 142.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Strategic Management 4th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, C104-C115.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2001), “Teaching Notes for Beano’s Ice Cream Shop,” (Reprint in Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, and Robert Hoskisson’s Instructor’s Case Notes for Strategic Management 4th edition, South-Western College Publishing Company, p. 50-62.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1997), “Entrepreneurship at Blockbuster Entertainment,” case study in Albanese, Franklin and Wright's textbook Management, Dame Publications, Houston, Texas, p. 697-700.

    Presentations at Professional Conferences:

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Thomas, Andrew (2008). “Entrepreneurship in International Markets,” (To be presented at the 2008 Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences National Conference (ASBSS) in Las Vegas, Nevada).

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2008), “Global Trends in the Job Market for Faculty and Schools in the Field of Entrepreneurship,” (To be presented at the 2008 Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences National Conference (ASBSS) in Las Vegas, Nevada).

  • Zuber, Richard, Finkle, Todd A., Lamb, Reinhold, Johnson, Stafford, Schnusenberger, Oliver, and Waldrup, Bobby (2007), “Innovations in the Investments Curriculum,” (To be presented at the 2007 Southern Finance Association Annual Meeting, Charleston, South Carolina).

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2007), “A Comparative Analysis of U.S. versus International Entrepreneurship Centers,” Presented at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 2007 Conference, January 2007.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2006), “Fund-raising and Financing Entrepreneurship Centers.” The National Entrepreneurship Center Directors Conference (NCEC) at Northern Kentucky University October, 2006.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Kuratko, Donald F, and Goldsby, Michael (2005), “The State of Entrepreneurship Centers in the United States: A Nationwide Survey.” The 50th Annual International Conference for Small Business).

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2005), “A Review of Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty from 1989-2004,” The 2005 Annual Babson College-Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference.).

  • Blose, Lawrence, Finkle, Todd A., and Lamb, Reinhold (2003), “The Impact of New Drug Approvals on Stock Returns,” The American Academy of Accounting and Finance National Meeting.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Stetz, Phil, and Deeds, David L. (2003), “An Examination of Tenure Decisions for the Field of Entrepreneurship,” The 2003 Annual Babson College-Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Kuratko, Donald F. (2003), “Characteristics of the Top Ranked Entrepreneurship Centers,” The 2003 Annual Babson College-Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (2003), “Building a Successful Entrepreneurship Program, “ (Presented at the 2003 Association for the Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences 10th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February).

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Kuratko, Donald F. (2002), “A Comparative Analysis of Top-Ranked versus Non-Ranked Entrepreneurship Programs,” National Entrepreneurship Center Directors Conference (NCEC) at Babson College. October, 2002.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Deeds, David L. (2002), “Trends in the Market for Entrepreneurship Faculty from 1989-2001,” (Presented at the 16th Annual National United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Reno, Nevada).

  • Blose, Lawrence, Finkle, Todd A., and Lamb, Reinhold (2002), “The Impact of New Drug Approvals on Stock Returns,” (Presented at the 2002 Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences National Conference (ASBSS) in Las Vegas, Nevada).

  • Finkle, Todd A., Krovi, Ravi, Kahai, Paramjit, Dunning, Ken, and Vijayaraman, B.S. (2000), “Impact of E Commerce on Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies,” Presented at the 2000 Annual Allied Academies International Conference in Maui, Hawaii.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Deeds, David, and Zimmerman, Monica (2000), “The Relationship between Top Management Teams and the Valuation of Initial Public Offerings within Emerging Industries,” The 2000 Annual Babson College Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1999), “The Performance of Initial Public Offerings in the Software Industry,” The 1999 Annual Babson College-Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Columbia, SC.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “The Relationship Between Technological Strength and Initial Offering Size in Small High Tech Firms: The Case of Biotechnology,” United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 10th Annual National Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Greenwood, Philip (1995), “Teaching Notes for Jerry's Famous Frozen Desserts: A Case Study,” United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 10th Annual National Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “Franchising,” Presented at the 20th Annual Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Conference in Atlanta, GA.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1995), “International Franchising: Examples in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Commonwealth,” Presented at the 20th Annual Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Conference in Atlanta, GA.

  • Finkle, Todd (1995), “Attitudes, Self-Employment, and Job Satisfaction,” Presented at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southeast Decision Sciences Institute Meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Finkle, Todd (1995), “Financing Your Small Business Acquisition,” Presented at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southeast Decision Sciences Institute Meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Smith, Terrie (1995), “StreetSmart Interviewing For Outplaced Employees,” Presented at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southeast Decision Sciences Institute Meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Sebora, Terrence (1994), “Measuring Performance in Biotech Firms: Do Boards Add Value?” Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1994), “Performance in the Biotechnology Industry,” Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii.

  • Finkle, Todd A. and Beggs, Joyce (1993), “Blockbuster Entertainment: A Closer Look,” Presented at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX.

  • Finkle, Todd A., Marquardt, Raymond, and Klose, Allen (1993),” Small Business Financing in Nebraska,” Presented at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1991), “The Current State of Corporate Entrepreneurship: A Critique and Directions for Future Research,” Presented at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Annual Conference in Hartford, CT.

  • Finkle, Todd A. (1990), “Entrepreneurship in China,” Presented at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.

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Awards:

  • Runner up to the most innovative entrepreneurship professor in the United States

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