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Andrew Maxwell

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Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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

  1. Innovation DoctorFonder and Authorcurrent2025 — presentToronto, ON
  2. Avatar InnovationsInnovation Architectcurrent2020 — present
  3. Lassonde School of EngineeringProfessorcurrent2014 — present
  4. Disruptive Innovation Hub (DIH)Foundercurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  5. Journal of Business VenturingMultiMedia and Entrepreneurship Field Editor2014 — 2025
  6. Canadian Innovation CentreChief Innovation Officer2004 — 2025
  7. NEXT AIInstructor2019 — 2020Montreal, Canada Area
  8. Leighton Maxwell IncChief Innovation Officer2010 — 2020
  9. Temple UniversityAsst Professor2012 — 2014Greater Philadelphia Area
  10. University of WaterlooLecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship2004 — 2012Waterloo Ontario
  11. University of TorontoLecturer2002 — 2012Mississauaga and Toronto
  12. Academy of ManagementMember2007 — 2011
  13. CATAMember2001 — 2011
  14. University of Toronto at MississaugaProfessor2005 — 2009
  15. Kangaroo Design & InnovationChief Innovation Officer2005 — 2009
  16. RIC CentreCo-founder2004 — 2007
  17. University of Toronto Innovations Foundation ExcelerManaging Director1999 — 2003
  18. Maratek EnvironmentalManaging Director1994 — 1998
  19. ABB InstrumentationManaging Director1990 — 1993
  20. GEC CanadaDirector1986 — 1990
  21. GEC VynckierDirector1983 — 1986
  22. GEC PlcManager, Microcomputer systems1981 — 1983
  23. Imperial College LondonStudent1975 — 1978

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Innovation Management56Research31Business Strategy69Commercialization18Management Consulting34Project Management24Start-ups99Venture Capital28Business Planning60Business Models4Program Management24
+12 moreChange ManagementStrategic PartnershipsProduct DevelopmentBusiness ModelingMarketing StrategyExecutive ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStart-up VenturesStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingInnovation StrategyBusiness Angels

Languages English

  • P.Eng. — Professional Engineers Ontario

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Bryan Trudel
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David Pratt
Principal, Avatar Ventures at Avatar Innovations

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Maxwell?
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.
Where does Andrew Maxwell work?
Andrew Maxwell is Innovation Architect at Avatar Innovations.
Where did Andrew Maxwell go to school?
Andrew Maxwell studied at University of Waterloo (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management of Technology (Management Science) - Technology entrepreneurship); London Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship and International Business); Imperial College London (Bachelor degree, Electrical Engineering).

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