Scott Kominers
About Scott Kominers
Scott Kominers is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, specializing in Entrepreneurial Management. He has held various academic and research positions, including roles at Harvard University, Bloomberg, and Andreessen Horowitz, and focuses on market design and economic engineering.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Scott Kominers serves as a Professor of Business Administration in the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2022. His role involves teaching and conducting research in the field of entrepreneurial management, contributing to the academic community and influencing future business leaders.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Prior to his current role, Scott Kominers worked at Harvard University as a Junior Fellow from 2013 to 2017. During this four-year tenure, he engaged in research and collaboration with faculty, enhancing his expertise in economics and market design.
Professional Background in Media and Research
Scott Kominers has a diverse professional background that includes working as a Contributing Opinion Columnist for Bloomberg from 2016 to 2022. He also served as a Research Scholar at the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago from 2011 to 2013. Currently, he is a Research Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a position he has held since 2022.
Educational Qualifications
Scott Kominers has an extensive educational background from Harvard University. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from 2005 to 2009, followed by a Master's Degree in Business Economics from 2009 to 2010. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Economics from 2009 to 2011.
Research Interests and Contributions
Scott Kominers focuses on market design and economic engineering, aiming to apply economic analysis to real-world problems. He has contributed to research on the flow of misleading content online and has been involved in discussions regarding the role of business in addressing complex challenges. He collaborates with Jesse M. Shapiro on various research topics.