Jian Bai Li

My name is Jian Bai Li, but people call me Jamber. I'm originally from Shanghai, China, but I've been in the U.S. for the past 18 years. I'm currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Mangement Science and Engineering at Stanford University. My committee members Charles Eesley, Kathleen Eisenhardt, Riitta Katila, and Mark Granovetter.

Research

My research is situated at the nexus of strategy, entrepreneurship, and organizational theory. Specifically, I study entrepreneurship and family businesses in emerging economies. Entrepreneurs in emerging economies must often confront challenges not faced by their counterparts in the more developed economies of the world. These challenges are not only relevant empirically, but the way executives overcome these challenges may also tell us something new about strategy and organizations on a theoretical level. I present a list of publications and working papers below.

Teaching

I've been an instructor and a course administrator to students ranging from undergraduates to master's students to executives. Topics I've taught include strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational theory, international business, and family business. I've always found teaching to be an extremely fulfilling and didactic experience. I always take joy in helping my students overcome challenges, grapple with new ideas, and reaching their potentials. I myself have also grown significantly from my teaching experiences--both intellectually and personally. As I take the next step in my academic career, I wish to continue helping students learn, grow, and ultimately create value for the world.

Education

• Master's Stanford University (2009 — 2010)
• Bachelor of Science and Engineering Cornell University (2005 — 2009)
• Plano Senior High School (2003 — 2005)
• 建襄小学

Companies

• Assistant Professor National University of Singapore Business School (2017)
• Ph.D. Candidate, Stanford Technology Ventures Program Stanford University (2010 — 2017)
• Strategy Intern Infineon Technologies (2010 — 2010)
• Master's Student, Management Science and Engineering Stanford University (2009 — 2010)
• R&D Engineer 21st Century Silicon (2009 — 2009)
• Research Assistant Tetragenetics Inc. (2008 — 2009)

Publications

J.B. Li, and H. Piezunka. 2020. The uniplex third: Enabling single-domain role transitions in multiplex relationships. Administrative Science Quarterly, 65(2): 314-358

C.E. Eesley, J.B. Li, and D. Yang. 2016. Does Institutional Change in Universities Influence High-Tech Entrepreneurship? Evidence from China’s Project 985. Accepted for publication at Organizations Science.

C.E. Eesley, J.B. Li. 2013. Technology Entrepreneurship in China. Chapter in Handbook in East Asia Entrepreneurship. Routledge: London.