Anoosheh Rostamkalaei

Anoosheh Rostamkalaei is an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at York University's School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Previously, she held faculty positions at the University of Kent (UK) and postdoctoral roles at the University of Ottawa and Statistics Canada. Her research examines entrepreneurship’s nature and consequences, focusing on resource access disparities among marginalized groups (immigrants, women) and how these impact entrepreneurial outcomes. She teaches entrepreneurship, innovation, and business statistics.

Education:

• PhD in Management, Lancaster University Management School
• M.Sc. in Management, University of Ottawa
• M.Sc. in IT
• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Her research interests span financial knowledge’s role in borrower behavior, SME financing dynamics, and prosocial business practices. Supported by grants from Canadian research councils, her work appears in top journals. She is a UK Higher Education Fellow and holds teaching certifications from the University of Ottawa and Kent.

Key Contributions: Her articles analyze borrower discouragement, SME resilience during crises, and equity crowdfunding geography. She emphasizes inclusive entrepreneurship and policy implications for marginalized entrepreneurs.

Awards:

• UK Higher Education Fellowship

Teaching & Advising: Accepts graduate students, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. Her courses integrate empirical research and practical applications.