Nick Dew

About the Author

Nick Dew is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges the worlds of entrepreneurship and strategic management. With a PhD in strategy from the University of Washington and a faculty position at the Naval Postgraduate School, Dew has dedicated his career to demystifying the processes that drive successful ventures. His research, published in leading journals such as the Strategic Management Journal and the Journal of Business Venturing, explores how entrepreneurs leverage knowledge, networks, and resources to create value in uncertain environments. Dew's approachable yet rigorous style makes complex theories accessible to practitioners and academics alike. In his acclaimed book, Effectual Entrepreneurship, he co-authored a seminal guide that introduces effectuation—a practical framework for entrepreneurial decision-making—drawing from the groundbreaking research of Saras Sarasvathy. Through his writing, Dew empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to think differently about opportunity creation, emphasizing experimentation and adaptability over traditional planning. His contributions continue to shape entrepreneurship education and practice worldwide.