Stefano Bonini

Stefano Bonini is an Associate Professor of Finance at Stevens Institute of Technology and a SDA Fellow of Entrepreneurial Finance at Bocconi University. His research spans financial economics, corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, and digitization in finance.

• Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management, Bocconi University (2000)
• MSc in Business Administration, Bocconi University (1998)
• Degree in Business Administration, Bocconi University (1995)

Stefano’s research interests focus on financial theory, corporate governance, venture capital, and private equity, with a growing emphasis on digitization in entrepreneurial finance. He explores how behavioral biases affect investment strategies (Buy the dip?), homophily in merger negotiations, and the comparative roles of business angels and crowdfunding in startup financing.

His recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize trends in empirical finance, digital finance, and entrepreneurial funding mechanisms. Key themes include market dynamics, FinTech, and strategic decision-making in finance.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fellow of Entrepreneurial Finance, SDA Bocconi

Stefano has contributed to academic leadership as a member of the Internal Committee for the C.Demattè Research Division at SDA Bocconi until 2008. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in startups and banking.