Our research focuses on entrepreneurship among disadvantaged social groups, including individuals affected by extreme poverty, disability, and minority-related stereotypes. We examine barriers to entrepreneurial participation—such as unequal access to start-up capital and investor bias toward disabled entrepreneurs—and study how informal entrepreneurship operates in resource-poor contexts. By analyzing how formal institutions shape entrepreneurial activity, our research aims to inform policies that foster inclusive entrepreneurship and contribute to poverty alleviation.
Our research examines environmental entrepreneurship as a response to complex ecological challenges, focusing on ventures that pursue environmental objectives alongside economic goals. We study how environmental entrepreneurs design, implement, and scale solutions that seek not only to minimize ecological harm but, where possible, to restore natural and social environments. A central focus of our work is assessing the actual environmental impact of these ventures, addressing the gap between stated sustainability intentions and measurable outcomes.
In this research stream, we examine the human side of entrepreneurship by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies—such as automated facial expression analysis, eye-tracking, and electroencephalography (EEG)—to study cognitive processes, biases, and emotions in entrepreneurial decision-making and interaction settings. By combining advanced measurement tools with behavioral and organizational perspectives, our research aims to deepen understanding of the micro-level foundations of entrepreneurial action.