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Dr. Howard Jean-Denis
Faculty
Business and Economics Divisions
Business Administration Department
- Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy
- Faculty Leader of Entrepreneurship Initiatives
Education
UMASS Amherst
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Bentley University
Masters in Business Administration
Bentley University
Bachelors in Science
About the Professor
Dr. Howard Jean-Denis is a professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Morehouse College.
He serves in several roles an entrepreneur, researcher, and activist in the areas of social justice within the African Diaspora. His degrees include a PhD in strategy and entrepreneurship from UMASS Amherst with publications in several high-quality outlets across the world. Additionally, he holds an MBA in International business and a BS in economics and finance.
His mentoring, research, and teaching has been featured on national television through ABC News Good Morning America, Diversity Inc. and the Academy of Management.
A native of Haiti, Dr. Jean-Denis blends his cultural heritage with business experience while in the classroom, conducting corporate workshops, or serving his clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, Dr. Jean-Denis has started several firms in the last decade. In 2023, he created Lakou Capital to invest in early-stage ventures in healthcare, energy and fintech spaces and conduct executive education. His entrepreneurial initiatives have received funding and recognition from the Obama Administration, Pfizer, United Nations and Environmental Defense fund.
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EXPERTISE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Entrepreneurship and Strategy education
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COURSES
Courses Taught
- HBA 422 -Business Strategy
- HBA 353 - Innovation and Design Thinking
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PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Journal/Magazine
Jean-Denis, H. (2022). Lakou: An exploration of humanistic management in Haiti. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2022(1), 15158. Academy of Management. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.15158abstract
Mangaliso, M. P., Mangaliso, N. A., Ndanga, L. Z., & Jean-Denis, H. (2022). Contextualizing organizational change management in Africa: Incorporating the core values of Ubuntu. Journal of African Business, 23(4), 1029–1048. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2022.2057991
Jean-Denis, H. (2024). Media review: Lupin: Eradicating the stereotype of the African immigrant. Organization. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/13505084241275774
Day, S. W., Jean-Denis, H., & Karanja, E. (2025). Extending the resource-based view of social entrepreneurship: The role of artificial intelligence in scaling impact. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 18(7), 341. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18070341
Jean-Denis, H., & Mangaliso, M. P. (2025). Race and corruption: An investigation within South Africa. Journal of African Business, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2025.2414552
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ORGANIZATIONS
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Outstanding Teacher Award - August 2019
- Best student researcher Award - September 2018
- Innovation Challenge Winner - Obama Administration, Pfizer, Environmental Defense Fund
- General Electric Grant
- Army Commendation Medal
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Entrepreneurship and Strategy education
Courses Taught
- HBA 422 -Business Strategy
- HBA 353 - Innovation and Design Thinking
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Journal/Magazine
Jean-Denis, H. (2022). Lakou: An exploration of humanistic management in Haiti. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2022(1), 15158. Academy of Management. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.15158abstract
Mangaliso, M. P., Mangaliso, N. A., Ndanga, L. Z., & Jean-Denis, H. (2022). Contextualizing organizational change management in Africa: Incorporating the core values of Ubuntu. Journal of African Business, 23(4), 1029–1048. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2022.2057991
Jean-Denis, H. (2024). Media review: Lupin: Eradicating the stereotype of the African immigrant. Organization. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/13505084241275774
Day, S. W., Jean-Denis, H., & Karanja, E. (2025). Extending the resource-based view of social entrepreneurship: The role of artificial intelligence in scaling impact. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 18(7), 341. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18070341
Jean-Denis, H., & Mangaliso, M. P. (2025). Race and corruption: An investigation within South Africa. Journal of African Business, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2025.2414552
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Outstanding Teacher Award - August 2019
- Best student researcher Award - September 2018
- Innovation Challenge Winner - Obama Administration, Pfizer, Environmental Defense Fund
- General Electric Grant
- Army Commendation Medal