Entrepreneurship & family firms are the backbone of our economy. We are international experts in this field. Our research topics include

  • Family leadership, governance, strategy, & CEO succession
  • Female entrepreneurship, &  gender bias
  • Crowdfunding & new venture forms
  • Social, sustainable, & international entrepreneurship
  • Social capital, socio-emoitional wealth, relationships in entrepreneurship

Our research helps to better understand the strategic dynamics that shape business leadership, innovation, and performance, particularly in the context of evolving social, gender-related, and regional factors. By exploring topics like family firm succession, female entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, and the future of work, we can create more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Family Firms & Entrepreneurship