Rod McNaughton

Rod McNaughton is a professor of entrepreneurship and the Academic Director at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland.
His expertise spans entrepreneurship education, startup advisory, and ecosystem development, with a focus on enabling research commercialisation and knowledge mobilisation.
An internationally recognised researcher, Rod focuses on the early internationalisation of new ventures, issues related to their funding, and the development of entrepreneurial mindset and competencies.
He is dedicated to developing entrepreneurial leaders, believing that entrepreneurship drives economic growth and societal change.

Business strategy

Why universities need to focus on an entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas

- September 24, 2024 3 MIN READ

As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans. According to Harvard Business School, innovation is “a product, service, business model or strategy that’s both novel and useful”. By focusing on innovation, universities are attempting to position themselves as drivers of progress – as… Read more »