The Early Career Development Consortium (ECDC) is specifically designed to meet the needs of those scholars who are early in their career such as tenure-track assistant professors (pre-tenure packet submission). The format for the consortium is intimate and interactive (small group discussions, personalized Q&A, etc.), where we pair small groups of attendees with mentors. Leading entrepreneurship scholars (serving as mentors) will interact with participants, guiding the discussion that will include practical advice to help early-stage academics manage the pre-tenure phase of their career. The goal of this format is also to allow participants to ask specific questions, meet with and interact with individuals in their similar situation, and develop relationships with other participants that (we hope) will continue to be beneficial as they move through their career. Specific topics include: building a successful research pipeline, navigating the publication process, and developing a reputation within a given field.
