Dr. Xu is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. In theory, Dr. Xu concentrates on social network theory and theories of identity. In his research, he seeks to answer two primary research questions: 1) How and why do identity and interorganizational networks differentiate organizations in markets?; 2) How do emerging technologies/industry segments stratify organizations in markets? His research is grounded in various contexts, such as venture capital, high-tech IPOs, founding teams/Top management teams, and diversity. Dr. Xu currently serves as the reviewers for many prestigious academic Journals, such as Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management Studies, and New England Journal of Entrepreneurship. Lei will serve on the editorial board of New England Journal of Entrepreneurship starting in September, 2020.
Founding Team Homogeneity and Network Positioning: The Moderating Role of Environmental and Organizational Factors
Journal of Small Business Management
Journal Article, Academic Journal
2021
Organizational Innovation Efforts in Multiple Emerging Market Categories: Exploring the Interplay of Opportunity, Ambiguity, and Socio-cognitive Contexts
Research Policy
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 49 Iss. 3
2020
The Contingent Value of Entrepreneurs’ Political Capital: Evidence from China
Journal of Asia-Pacific Business
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 20 Iss. 3
August 2019
The Negative Impacts of Embeddedness: Evidence from China
Current Topics of Management
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 18
2018
A Tale of Trinity in Founder’s Identity: The Case of New Venture Creation
Journal of Management Policy and Practice
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 15 Iss. 5 Pg. 11–31
2014
How Camera Makers Knit their Social Networks to Become Innovative?
Journal of Management Policy and Practice
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 14 Iss. 5 Pg. 11–23
2013
The Development of Consultative Talents: Present Situation, Problem and Countermeasure
The Report on the Development of Chinese Talents 2