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Matt Rutherford

Professor

Entrepreneurship

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  • Professor
    Entrepreneurship
  • 405-744-7864 (Work)
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BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

Dr. Rutherford is Professor, Johnny Pope Chair in the School of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. Previously, Dr. Rutherford was Associate Professor of Management at Virginia Commonwealth University where he oversaw the entrepreneurship program. He has also served on faculty at Gonzaga University. He received his PhD from Auburn University.

He has published over 50 peer reviewed articles in top entrepreneurship and management journals, and is the author of the book: Strategic Bootstrapping. Additionally, he has presented over 100 research manuscripts at international, national, and regional conferences.

Dr. Rutherford's experience is in new and small firm consulting. He has provided consulting services to hundreds of organizations of all sizes. His research foci are new venture strategy, family business, and new venture finance.

Research Interests:

new venture strategy, family business, and new venture finance.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Entrepreneurship, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States2019 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor
    Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States1 Jan 2008 - 1 Jan 2015
  • Assistant Professor
    Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States1 Jan 2005 - 1 Jan 2008
  • Assistant Professor
    Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, United States1 Jan 2001 - 1 Jan 2005
  • Instructor
    Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, United States1 Jan 1997 - 1 Jan 2000

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • CFO
    UncookieCutter.com1 Jun 2015 - present
  • Director
    Small Business Development Center1 Feb 2000 - 1 Aug 2001
  • Consultant
    Small Business Development Center1 Sep 1997 - 1 Feb 2000
  • Assistant
    Weber-Herman Investments, Inc.1 Sep 1993 - 1 Sep 1995

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Business Management And Administration
    Auburn University, United States, Auburn, Alabama2001

FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT

  • Faculty/Staff

CAMPUS

  • Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

AVAILABILITY

  • Speaking engagements
  • Masters or PhD research supervision
  • Media inquiries

DEPARTMENT

  • Entrepreneurship

FIELDS OF RESEARCH