Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in strategic management, an M.B.A. in financial management, and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). He has fourteen years of senior management experience in the telecommunications and high-tech industries. A few years ago, Tim learned that his doctoral degree afforded him the credibility to serve as an expert witness; he has been asked to conduct several business valuations for Philadelphia area attorneys. He is now the Proprietor of The Swift Group, LLC, a consulting firm that provides business valuation and strategic management consulting services. Dr. Swift’s research focuses on technology and innovation management. He has been published in the top academic journals in his field, such as Strategic Management Journal and Research Policy.