Chartes H. MATTHEWS is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati, USA. He served as President of USASBE in 2004. Eric W. LIGUORI is Rohrer Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Rohrer College of Business, Rowan University, USA. He served as President of USASBE in 2019.