Joshua V. White is an assistant professor of entrepreneurship and strategic management in Brock School of Business at Samford University. In addition to academic scholarship, Joshua has hands-on experience as a nonprofit founder and a corporate finance professional. He has published 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals including Journal of Business Research, Organizational Research Methods, Small Business Economics, Long Range Planning, Journal of Small Business Management and Personality and Individual Differences. Focusing primarily on the personality traits and personal values of CEOs, senior executives and small business owners, his research examines how individual characteristics translate into business outcomes. In addition, his work explores how companies can cultivate an Entrepreneurial Orientation and leverage business model innovation to achieve higher performance. He is also a leading champion of research on Small Business Values.

Joshua has taught various classes in entrepreneurship and strategic management. Prior to joining Brock School of Business, Joshua was the program manager of the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute at The University of Alabama, and he served as an assistant professor of management at the University of Dayton. He has led entrepreneurship accelerator programs for student entrepreneurs and has served as a consultant and business coach for growing small businesses.

 Prior to earning his Ph.D. in entrepreneurship and strategic management from The University of Alabama, Joshua founded a community nonprofit organization and worked in Corporate Finance and Investor Relations for Regions Financial Corporation, a premier banking provider in the U.S.

Degrees and Certifications

• BS in Economics and Finance, University of Alabama
• PhD in Management, University of Alabama