Jerry I. Porras is an academic and co-author of the popular business book "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies." He is an emeritus professor of organizational behavior and change at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where he served on the faculty since 1972. Porras has conducted extensive research in the field of organizational development and the characteristics of high-performing companies. His work often focuses on the long-term dynamics of successful business practices and the creation and maintenance of a strong organizational vision. Alongside co-author Jim Collins, Porras has made a substantial impact on the field of business management through his teachings, writings, and thought leadership.