About Me

Dr. Woods has over 25 years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, executive, and consultant. Over the course of his career, he has taught & mentored over 3,000 students, published 15 different peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings papers, and helped generate $20+ million in revenue for innovation initiatives and startups in North America, South America, and Europe. He is an author and coach in the areas of small business executive decision-making, entrepreneurial project implementation, lead generation, and sales management, and his research is focused on family- and privately-owned entrepreneurial businesses. Dr. Woods is an Associate Professor at California State University Bakersfield and the Faculty Director for the university’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.