Lynn Wu

Lynn Wu is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches MBA, undergraduate, and doctoral courses on the transformative impact of emerging technologies on business and society.

Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, analytics, and innovation, exploring how these technologies reshape business strategy, productivity, and workforce dynamics. Specifically, her work spans three core areas:

1. AI, Labor, and Innovation: Examining the effects of AI on firm-level innovation, labor outcomes, and productivity across both large enterprises and startups.
2. Digital Platforms: Investigating how enterprise social media and AI-driven platforms influence employee performance, career trajectories, entrepreneurial success, and the emergence of new biases associated with technological adoption.
3. Antitrust and Policy: Studying the antitrust implications of emerging technologies and advising on related matters for various agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice.

Lynn’s research has been published in leading journals across economics, management, and computer science, earning numerous accolades, including Early Career Awards from INFORMS and AIS, as well as best paper awards from Information Systems Research, ICIS, CHITA, and Kauffman. Her work has been widely cited by major media outlets, including NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and Forbes. She is also a recipient of Wharton’s Dean’s Teaching Award for her excellence in education.

Lynn holds undergraduate degrees in Finance and Computer Science from MIT, a master’s degree in Computer Science from MIT, and a Ph.D. in Management Science from MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to academia, she worked as a software engineer and research scientist at the MIT AI Lab and IBM. She has also collaborated with leading technology companies (e.g., IBM, Google, Meta, SAP), advised government organizations (e.g., the Department of Justice, the World Bank), and consulted for innovative startups.

With a unique blend of academic rigor and industry expertise, Lynn is passionate about uncovering insights at the frontier of technology and business, helping organizations navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving digital economy.