He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007, his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1997, and his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993. Prior to starting his academic career, Dr Lipinski held managerial positions with companies such as Procter & Gamble, Warner Lambert, and PNC Bank. He continues consulting with both large, established corporations and startups. His publication record includes 19 peer-reviewed journal articles and he regularly presents at regional and international management conferences. Dr Lipinski’s work explores topics in management, technology commercialization, and corporate strategy.