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 of entrepreneurs—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 ecosystems shape perceptions of entrepreneurial legitimacy, trustworthiness, and value creation. This includes studying how public discourse (e.g., on social media) can predict entrepreneurial performance and hold founders accountable.
Another central theme in my research is the tension between entrepreneurial support organizations, such as incubators or accelerators, and ecosystem conditions. For example, I look at how support mechanisms interact with ecosystem dynamics to influence venture entry, selection into support programs, and early-stage venture success.
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.