About
Andrew Maxwell is a Professor of Technology Entrepreneurship at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering and founder of the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with entrepreneurs, universities, governments, and industry organizations to strengthen innovation capability and translate research into commercial and societal impact. His research focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping innovation adoption, entrepreneurship, and organizational decision-making through evidence-based frameworks and tools that support human judgment.
Experience
- Innovation DoctorFonder and Authorcurrent2025 — presentToronto, ON
- Avatar InnovationsInnovation Architectcurrent2020 — present
- Lassonde School of EngineeringProfessorcurrent2014 — present
- Disruptive Innovation Hub (DIH)Foundercurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Journal of Business VenturingMultiMedia and Entrepreneurship Field Editor2014 — 2025
- Canadian Innovation CentreChief Innovation Officer2004 — 2025
- NEXT AIInstructor2019 — 2020Montreal, Canada Area
- Leighton Maxwell IncChief Innovation Officer2010 — 2020
- Temple UniversityAsst Professor2012 — 2014Greater Philadelphia Area
- University of WaterlooLecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship2004 — 2012Waterloo Ontario
- University of TorontoLecturer2002 — 2012Mississauaga and Toronto
- Academy of ManagementMember2007 — 2011
- CATAMember2001 — 2011
- University of Toronto at MississaugaProfessor2005 — 2009
- Kangaroo Design & InnovationChief Innovation Officer2005 — 2009
- RIC CentreCo-founder2004 — 2007
- University of Toronto Innovations Foundation ExcelerManaging Director1999 — 2003
- Maratek EnvironmentalManaging Director1994 — 1998
- ABB InstrumentationManaging Director1990 — 1993
- GEC CanadaDirector1986 — 1990
Education
- University of WaterlooDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management of Technology (Management Science) - Technology entrepreneurship2005 — 2011
- London Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship and International Business1979 — 1981
- Imperial College LondonBachelor degree, Electrical Engineering1975 — 1978
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship99Innovation Management56Research31Business Strategy69Commercialization18Management Consulting34Project Management24Start-ups99Venture Capital28Business Planning60Business Models4Program Management24
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Change ManagementStrategic PartnershipsProduct DevelopmentBusiness ModelingMarketing StrategyExecutive ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStart-up VenturesStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingInnovation StrategyBusiness AngelsLanguages English
- P.Eng. — Professional Engineers Ontario
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Colleagues at Avatar Innovations
Anamika Mukherjee
Finance at Avatar Innovations
Arun Chandrasekaran
Head of Energy Investment Banking, National Bank Financial Inc. at Avatar Innovations
Aurelie Lagisquet
Technology Development at Avatar Innovations
Bradley Wamboldt
Vice-President, Technology Development at Avatar Innovations
Bryan Trudel
CFO & Co-Founder at Avatar Innovations
Chima Nkemdirim
Government Relations at Avatar Innovations
Cristina Lopez
Finance at Avatar Innovations
David Pratt
Principal, Avatar Ventures at Avatar Innovations
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Andrew Maxwell work?
- Andrew Maxwell is Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations.
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Also attended London Business School525
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Shared employers
Also worked at NEXT AI7
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Also worked at Temple University9
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Also worked at University of Waterloo66
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Also worked at RIC Centre5
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