Dr. Evans has been involved in founding more than 15 companies and serves as a mentor for several accelerators and as an advisor to a number of early stage companies. He consults on innovation and entrepreneurship strategies with clients spanning Europe, the US, the GCC countries of the Middle East, and Africa, including the implementation of a wide range of initiatives including loan and investment programs, research parks, incubators, and entrepreneurship centers. He has held academic research and teaching positions including visiting professorships in graduate business schools in the US and Europe.