Richard Bilodeau

Professor Bilodeau teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, creative strategies, design thinking, business sustainability, and marketing. He is an entrepreneur who is a partner in two growing businesses (one in direct marketing and the other in television production and research). He also has an active consulting practice with clients located in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

In addition to his teaching, Professor Bilodeau oversees USM’s Center for Entrepreneurship, directs the Maine Center for Business and Economic Research and the Maker Innovation Studio (MIST Lab), is the Faculty Chair of the Hussey Leadership Institute, and serves on the Honors Faculty Council.

Professor Bilodeau’s current research focuses on the role our neurobiology plays in our creative and business decision-making and design thinking process. He also studies practice models for innovation, sustainability, resilience, and leadership.

Prior to his career in business and education, he worked in a clinical laboratory where he conducted research and testing involving tumor markers.

In his free time, Professor Bilodeau enjoys yoga, meditation, traveling, drawing, and exploring the vibrant restaurant scene in Portland, Maine (where he resides) and Montreal, Quebec (where he visits often).