Bala Vissa is Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD. His research focuses on the people side of entrepreneurship—such as structuring effective venture teams, building entrepreneurial networks, and enhancing corporate governance. He is an invited speaker and advises entrepreneurial companies and professional investors on these topics. Prof. Vissa has received numerous research awards and currently serves as Associate Editor at the Strategic Management Journal. He also served as elected Chairperson of the Entrepreneurship & Strategy interest group of the Strategic Management Society. He teaches topics related to entrepreneurial leadership, corporate venturing, new venture creation & growth to a variety of audiences including MBA students and senior executives. Prior to finishing his doctoral studies at London Business School, Prof. Vissa was involved in setting up and growing new businesses in different specialty chemical niches for Unilever in India.