Research Interests

My research investigates how digital platforms, social dynamics, and environmental contexts influence entrepreneurial behavior and outcomes. I am particularly interested in the interplay between entrepreneurial communication strategies, community/investor feedback, and the structures that support or constrain entrepreneurial activity. 

• A central theme of my current work is digital visibility—whether through narrative construction, platform design, or social media discourse—which can serve as both a resource and a risk for entrepreneurs. 

• Relatedly, I explore how digital communities shape perceptions of entrepreneurial legitimacy, trustworthiness, and value creation. This includes studying how public discourse can predict performance and hold founders accountable. 

• Another central theme in my research is the tension between support mechanisms, such as incubators or accelerators, and the competitive dynamics of nascent industries. I look at how these mechanisms interact with prior entrepreneurial activity to influence new venture formation. 

• I also examine the broader ecosystems in which entrepreneurship unfolds, considering how local conditions, such as public infrastructure, cultural norms, and institutional support, impact the orientation of startups toward economic or social value.

Overall, my work examines how entrepreneurs operate within both digital and physical ecosystems, and how the structures and dynamics of these ecosystems influence their decisions, development, and outcomes.