Johan Wiklund  is a distinguished professor in entrepreneurship at Syracuse University. He is considered a leading authority in entrepreneurship research with over 100 published articles and 50,000 citations. His pioneering work on neurodiversity has shed light on the unique strengths and challenges faced by entrepreneurs with conditions such as ADHD. He is Editor-in-Chief for Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, a premier entrepreneurship journal. Johan has played a pivotal role in mentoring young scholars, receiving the Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division Mentor Award in 2011