Jason S. Entsminger, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the Maine Business School and State Extension Specialist for Small Business within the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension. Dr. Entsminger engages in research, academic teaching, and outreach education on topics related to innovation, new venture startups, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and management of small-scale businesses. Much of Dr. Entsminger’s expertise is via the lens of agriculture and food businesses, with a career focused on agribusiness education spanning more than 18 years. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics – with a specialization in Managerial, Behavioral, and Organizational Economics – from the University of Missouri.