Professional Summary
Dr. Dalziel is an experienced manager, management consultant, and entrepreneur who has served in over 40 industries and 13 countries with a strong track record of improving the performance of emerging businesses through large established corporations. He has founded several small businesses and a nonprofit society, launched a startup incubator, and supervised over 150 successful consulting engagements. He designs and administers customized executive education programs and has conducted leading-edge research on boards and top executives, corporate governance, IPOs, and strategic management resulting in dozens of presentations to business leaders and scholars in the US, Canada, and Europe, 2 Best Paper awards, and 20+ articles/chapters/conference papers. He has motivated, challenged, and accelerated the success of hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Education
Ph D: W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University 2005 (Business Administration)
MBA: Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario 2000
BA: University of Lethbridge 1997
BEd: University of Lethbridge 1997
Research and Practice Interests
Advisory Boards, Boards of Directors, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Corporate Governance, Innovation, IPOs, Start-ups, Top Management Teams
Positions and Work Experience
2016 - Founder & Executive Director, Launched UC-wide incubator program to assist students, alumni, and their community partners in starting their own ventures., StartupUC Student Incubator,
03-2013 - Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Commercialization,
2005 - Director / Consulting Engagement Supervisor, UC Small Business Institute,
2012 -2017 Advisory Board Chair / Member, Lead advisory board meetings , Private Companies,
2001 -2005 Research Associate & Instructor, Arizona State University,
1995 -2001 Entrepreneur & Management Consultant ,
Research Support
Grant: #CT 2017 Investigators:Dalziel, Thomas 04-01-2017 -03-31-2037 Ohio Development Services Agency LCB Entrepreneurial Grant Agreement with CincyTech, ODSA Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio
Investigators:Dalziel, Thomas 09-15-2020 -12-07-2020 Procter & Gamble Company SBI Innovation Hub Exploration and Partnership Role:PI 8000.00 Hold Level:Industry
Investigators:Dalziel, Thomas 09-17-2020 -12-07-2020 Procter & Gamble Company SBI New Product Initiation Role:PI 8000.00 Hold Level:Industry
Publications
Other Publications
Cho, Sam Yul; Arthurs, Jonathan D.; Nam, Daeil; Dalziel, Tom; White, Robert E. Determinants of the Value of Multiple Directorships: The Influence of Governance Mechanisms on the Valuation of IPO Firms.
Gentry, Richard J.; Dalziel, Tom; Jamison, Mark A. (08-2013. ) Who do Start-up Firms Imitate? A Study of New Market Entries in the CLEC Industry . Journal of Small Business Management
Gentry, Richard J.; Dalziel, Tom; Jamison, Mark A. (2012. ) New Market Entries in the Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Industry: A Study of Imitation by Start-ups . Small Business Institute
Woods, Jeremy; Dalziel, Tom; Barton, Sid (03-2012. ) Escalation of commitment in private family business: The effect of outside board members .3 (1 ) , Journal of Family Business Strategy
Woods, Jeremy; Dalziel, Tom; Barton, Sid (02-05-2012. ) The Effect of Outside Board Members on Escalation of Commitment in Private Family Firms . Small Business Institute
Dalziel, Tom; Gentry, Richard J.; Bowerman, Michael (2011. ) An Integrated Agency-Resource Dependence View of the Influence of Directors" Human and Relational Capital on Firms" R&D Spending .48 (6 ) , Journal of Management Studies
Knapp, Joshua; Dalziel, Tom; Lewis, Marianne (2011. ) Governing Top Managers: Board Control, Social Categorization, and Their Unintended Influences on Discretionary Behaviors .19 (4 ) , Corporate Governance: An International Review
Dalziel, Tom; White, R. E.; Arthurs, J. D. (2011. ) Principal Costs in Initial Public Offerings .48 (6 ) , Journal of Managemnet Studies
Dalziel, Tom; White, Robert E; Arthurs, James D; Woods, Jeremy; Barton, Sid The Influence of TMT Human and Relational Capital on Innovation . Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal
Dalziel, Tom; Knapp, Joshua (2007. ) Agency Theory and the Effects of Cognitive Social Categorization . Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings
Hillman, A J; Dalziel, Tom (2003. ) Boards of Directors and Firm Performance: Integrating Agency and Resource-Dependence Perspectives .28 , Academy of Management Review
Book Chapter
Dalziel, Tom; White, R E.; Arthurs, J. D.; Hoskisson, R. E. (2010 ) Initially Distracted: The Influence of Boards on Agency Costs in Initial Public Offering (IPO) Firms New Frontiers in Entrepreneurship: Recognizing, Seizing, and Executing
Honors and Awards
2018 Harold J. Grilliot Award for Service & Teaching Recognizes a faculty member who has performed exemplary service to student organizations, advanced student-faculty relations, and delivered excellent classroom teaching. Level:College Type:Service, University
2017 Entrepreneurship Program Spotlight Challenge Honoree 15 entrepreneurship programs across 34 countries received the honor of being designated as spotlight programs. Level:International Type:Teaching
2017 GCEC 1st Place Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Entrepreneurship "Exceptional Activities in Entrepreneurship Across Disciplines" - 1st from a field of 225+ prestigious centers around the globe. Level:International Type:Service, University
2017 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Graduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2017 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee Type:Teaching
2016 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Graduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2015 2nd Place Comprehensive Graduate - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2015 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Graduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2015 Westerbeck Graduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2014 3rd Place UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:International Type:Service, Community
2013 Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program Mentor Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2012 3rd Place Specialized UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2012 Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education Level:National Type:Teaching
2011 1st Place Overall UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2011 1st Place Specialized UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2011 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2011 Westerbeck Graduate Award Teaching Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2010 1st Place Specialized UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2010 Harold J. Grilliott Award for Undergraduate Teaching & Service Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2010 Michael L. Dean EXCEL GraduateTeaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2010 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2010 Senior Class Teaching Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2010 Westerbeck Graduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2009 2nd Place Comprehensive UG - National SBI Consulting Engagement Supervisor Level:National Type:Service, Community
2009 Harold J. Grilliott Award for Undergraduate Teaching & Service Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2009 Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research Nominee Level:National Type:Scholarship/Research
2009 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2009 Senior Class Teaching Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2008 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2008 Senior Class Teaching Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2007 Best Paper Award Level:International Type:Scholarship/Research
2007 Best Paper Award Level:International Type:Scholarship/Research
2007 Best Reviewer Award Level:International Type:Service, Professional
2007 Harold J. Grilliott Award for Undergraduate Teaching & Service Nominee Level:College Type:Teaching
2007 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Undergraduate Teaching Award Recipient Level:College Type:Teaching
2007 Senior Class Teaching Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2006 Senior Class Teaching Award Level:University Type:Teaching
2004 Best Reviewer Award Level:International Type:Service, Professional
Student Advising
Jeffries, Jacob Directed Individual/Independent Study 08-2018
Whitaker, Paul Directed Individual/Independent Study 08-2018
Pierce, Ashleigh Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2017
Blomer, Natalie Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2017
Edwards, Russia Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2017
Lieb, Ryan Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2017
Ruppert, Francis Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 08-2017
Rogers, Harrison Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 04-2017
Johnson, Jack Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2017
Koval, Danielle Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 12-2016
Rogers, Harrison Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 12-2016
Partie, Nick Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2016
Lieb, Ryan Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2016
Howard, Shelbi Directed Individual/Independent Study 12-2016
Connell, Lauren Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 04-2016
Greenberg, Lauren Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2016
Newman, Ashley Directed Individual/Independent Study 08-2015
Manovich, John Directed Individual/Independent Study 08-2015
Dowling, Shannon Directed Individual/Independent Study 08-2015
Sargent, Stephen Directed Individual/Independent Study 2014
Woods, Jeremy Dissertation Committee Member 2014
Zhou, Yuzhen Supervised Research 2014
Beckman, Chase Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2014
Kenning, Stephanie Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2014
Sargent, Stephen Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2014
Sargent, Stephen Directed Individual/Independent Study 04-2014
Voveris, Anthony Directed Individual/Independent Study 2013
Dulle, Brien Directed Individual/Independent Study 2013
Nesbitt, Chris Directed Individual/Independent Study 2013
Lame, Jay Directed Individual/Independent Study 2013
Bachus, Nick Directed Individual/Independent Study 2013
Nguyen, Andrew Directed Individual/Independent Study 2012
Waiss, David Directed Individual/Independent Study 2012
Van Vliet, Jason Directed Individual/Independent Study 2012
Ghavami, Rod Directed Individual/Independent Study 2012
Stallo, Andrew Directed Individual/Independent Study 2011
Lair, David Directed Individual/Independent Study 2011
Schneider , Sam Directed Individual/Independent Study 2011
Bowerman, Michael Supervised Research 2011
Bowerman, Michael Directed Individual/Independent Study 2010
Banner, Chris Directed Individual/Independent Study 2009
Kang, James 2009
Bowerman, Michael Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:In-Process 2008
Hechavarria, Diana Supervised Teaching Activity 2008
Sprinkle, Therese Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 2007
Doctoral Student Seminar Team Instructor Status:Completed 2007
Knapp, Joshua Doctoral Student Supervisor 2007
Potter, Dale Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 2006
Rito, Dominic Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 2006
Priestle, Evan Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 2006
Knapp, Joshua Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 2006
Lang, Jenny Supervised Research 2006
Service
Numerous Fortune 50, corporate, startup ecosystem, and non-profit organizations (Volunteer speaking engagements on themes including corporate entrepreneurship, innovation, boards, etc. ) Discussant Type:Community Service Level:Public 2009
Boy Scouts of America Den Leader Type:Community Service Level:Public 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints See various roles under description below. Type:Community Service Level:Public 2005
College of Medicine Sharkathon Committee (-Designed and delivered video content and 2 lectures on business model development and elevator pitching to students potential CoM students visiting UC from 8+ universities around the country -Lead judging of Shark Tank style event focused on innovative healthcare software products ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2018
Coop 2.0 Committee (Co-developed a coop experience for students from all mandatory coop programs UC-Wide, with ELCE & LCB Career Services ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2017
Research & Innovation Week Committee Member (• Contributed to planning efforts of UC-wide R&I week Incorporated university wide elevator pitch event (IQ EPitch) into R&I week to support Office of Research, UCRI, 1819 iHub, and R&I Week Committee ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2017
Techno-mentorship Establishment (TME) Faculty Advisor Type:University Level:University 2016
Bearcat LaunchPad Faculty Advisor Type:University Level:University 2014
Entrepreneurship Club Faculty Advisor Type:University Level:University 2009
Makerspace Enthusiasts Faculty Advisor Type:University Level:University 2016 -2017
Innovation Initiative Faculty Advisor Type:University Level:University 2015 -2017
Next Lives Here Innovation Summit Committee (UC and community-wide innovation summit leader ) Track Organizer Type:University Level:University 2015 -2017
UC Makerspace Committee (Benchmarking and development of a maker space proposal for UC"s 1819 Innovation Hub ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2015 -2017
CEAS Advisory Council Entrepreneurship Committee (Initiatives to help integrate entrepreneurship/business students with engineering students and improve business acumen of engineering students ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2015 -2016
Intellectual Property Visionary Committee (IPVC) (UC-wide committee commissioned by VP of Research to evaluate IP policies and support for faculty/student entrepreneurs ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2013 -2015
Crowdfunding Update Session (Commissioned by VP of Research to provide insights into current state of crowdfunding online and regulations ) Researcher/Presenter Type:University Level:University 2013 -2014
Pathway C Team (UC Tech Accelerator re-visioning committee led by Dorothy Air ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2013 -2013
UC Innovation & Commercialization Complex Proposal Committee (Design/accelerator center white paper development ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 2013 -2013
RP&T Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2017 -2018
RP&T Committee Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2016 -2017
RP&T Committee Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2015 -2016
Undergraduate New Venture Plan Competition (Competition Founder + Director/Advisor ) Founder + Director/Advisor Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2005 -2016
RP&T Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2013 -2014
Faculty Search Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2013 -2013
RP&T Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2010 -2011
RP&T Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2008 -2009
Brown Bag Panelist Speaker Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2005 -2008
Faculty Search Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department -2007
RP&T Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2005 -2006
Center for Entrepreneurship & Commercialization (Responsible for all entrepreneurship-centered academic, extra-curricular, and community outreach programs and offerings. ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:University 2013
SBI Consulting Program (Recruit clients, price engagements, and delegate projects among SBI Program faculty/classes. ) Director Type:University/College Service Level:University 2013
MBA Capstone Project Faculty Advisor Type:University/College Service Level:University 2005
Undergraduate Program Team Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2011 -2014
CRPT Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2012 -2013
Energize Lindner Hall Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University -2007
International Exchange Program Guest Lecturer Type:University/College Service Level:University -2007
Student Grievance Review Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2006 -2007
Journal of Small Business Management Editorial Review Board Member Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2011 -2013
Strategic Management Journal Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2010 -2011
National Small Business Institute Conference (Nonprofit and for-profit boards doing social entrepreneurship projects: The challenge for business professionals. ) Workshop Organizer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2010
Journal of Management Studies Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2009 -2010
Strategic Management Society Conference Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2007 -2010
Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2008 -2009
Corporate Governance: An International Review Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2008
Journal of Management Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2008
Journal of Business Research Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2003 -2008
Academy of Management Journal Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2004 -2007
Academy of Management, ENT Division Conference Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2004 -2007
Academy of Management, BPS Division Conference Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2002 -2007
Academy of Management (Corporate Entrepreneurship: A writer’s workshop. Academy of Management Annual Meeting. ) Workshop Organizer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2005
Academy of Management (Researching board practices and relationships: Creating actionable knowledge. Academy of Management Annual Meeting. ) Workshop Organizer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2004
Journal of High Technology Management Research Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 2003 -2004
Western Academy of Management Conference Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -2002
Professional Affiliation
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2015 Aviatra Accelerators, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2016 Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 Cincytech, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 Cintrifuse, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2014 FirstBatch,
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 GCVA, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2015 Hamilton Mill, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Kentucky Innovation Network, Kentucky
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 Manufactory, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2015 MORTAR, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2015 OCEAN, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 The Brandery, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Educational Outreach Since 2013 Uptech,
2018: Student/Business Engagement Since 2017 African American Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018: Student/Business Engagement Since 2017 Fundacion Chile, Santiago, Chile
2018: Student/Business Engagement Since 2013 NASA Ames Research Center, California
2018: Student/Business Engagement Since 2017 UDD Ventures, Santiago, Chile
2012: Educational Outreach Queen City Angels, Cincinnati, Ohio
2006: Educational Outreach SCORE, Cincinnati, Ohio
Academy of Management,
Small Business Institute,
Strategic Management Society,
Courses Taught
ENTR MGT CONSULTING
ENTREP AND STRATEGY
INDEP STUDY ENTR
INTL ENTREPRENEUR
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
GLOBAL ENTREP
INDEP STUDY ENTR
CAPSTONE IN ENTR
ENTR MGT CONSULTING
ENTREP AND STRATEGY
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
STDY ABRD CHILE
ENTREPANDSTRATEGY
ENTRMGTCONSULTING
INDEPSTUDYENTR
SPECTOPICSENTR
SPECTOPICSENTR
INDEP STUDY ENTR
ENTR MGT CONSULTING
ENTREP AND STRATEGY
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
SPEC TOPICS ENTR
ENTR MGT CONSULTING
ENTREP AND STRATEGY
ENTREP NEW VENTURE
INDEP STUDY ENTR
INDEP STUDY ENTR
INDEP STUDY ENTR
ENTR ECOSYSTEM EXP.
Entrepreneurship & Management Consulting
Entrepreneurship and Strategy Implementation
Entrepreneurship and Strategy Implementation
Independent Study in Entrepreneurship
Capstone in Entrepreneurship
Independent Study in Entrepreneurship
Independent Study in Entrepreneurship
entr-strat mgmt con
ENTREP AND STRATEGY
INDEP STUDY ENTR
INDEP STUDY ENTR
INDEP STUDY ENTR
Capstone in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Strategy Implementation
Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation
Ind Study in ENTR
Independent Study in ENTRE
Honors-Plus Contemporary Business Issues
Capstone in Entrepreneurship
Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
Capstone in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation
Issues in Science & Tech. - Honors
Capstone in FB/E
Ind Study in ENTR
Issues Contemp Bus - Honors
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Guided Study in Entrepreneurship and Family Business
Capstone in FB/E
Issues Contemp Bus - Honors
Issues in Science & Technology - HONORS
Entrepreneurship
Guided Study in Entr & Family Bus
Issues in Science & Technology - HONORS
Capstone in FB/E
Issues Contemp Bus - Honors
Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship
Ind Study
Ind Study in ENTR
Issues Contemp Bus - Honors
Research in Mgmt
Capstone in FB/E
Entrepreneurship
Global Entrep
Issues Contemp Bus
PhD Sem Strat Mgmt
Capstone in FB/E
Entrepreneurship
Capstone in FB/E
Issues Contemp Bus - Honors
Capstone in FB/E
Entrepreneurship