Born and raised in a family of serial entrepreneurs, I developed, since an early age, an eager interest and passion for supporting entrepreneurs’ efforts. Academic training and personal experiences sparked my serious commitment to research in entrepreneurship to follow this pursuit.
While working in upper public management early in my career, I witnessed first-hand the challenge entrepreneurs and their businesses face when restrained by policy, starting with my own siblings and parents. I thus started my academic career, while still working for the local government, aiming to contribute to solve these challenges for the greater good. Using various theoretical approaches to the study of entrepreneurship, I investigate the linkage between entrepreneurship and regional economic development. In particular, I am interested in research that links entrepreneurship, business ethics, and social responsibility.
My research provides empirical evidence that informs policy design and implementation targeted at supporting entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable regional economic development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are increasingly recognized as critical tools for regional, national and international development. An interdisciplinary approach to the field offers better potential for collaboration and promises a more effective linkage between scholarly evidence and management practices and policy-making.
While working in upper public management early in my career, I witnessed first-hand the challenge entrepreneurs and their businesses face when restrained by policy, starting with my own siblings and parents. I thus started my academic career, while still working for the local government, aiming to contribute to solve these challenges for the greater good. Using various theoretical approaches to the study of entrepreneurship, I investigate the linkage between entrepreneurship and regional economic development. In particular, I am interested in research that links entrepreneurship, business ethics, and social responsibility.
My research provides empirical evidence that informs policy design and implementation targeted at supporting entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable regional economic development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are increasingly recognized as critical tools for regional, national and international development. An interdisciplinary approach to the field offers better potential for collaboration and promises a more effective linkage between scholarly evidence and management practices and policy-making.