معرفی
Francisco Lara is an Associate Professor at the Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America. His expertise spans Ethical Leadership, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Change Management. He leads research initiatives in Talent Management within startups, family businesses, and incubators, focusing on cross-cultural management and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. Lara serves on the EFPA Ethics Committee and advises startups as an Angel Investor via his family office Lagar Brothers.
Education:
- PhD in Management, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Executive Master in Human Resource Management, Garrigues Law School
- Master in Leadership and Public Governance, IESE Business School
- Juris Degree in Business Law, University of Navarra
Research Interests: Lara’s work bridges ethical leadership with entrepreneurship, emphasizing talent dynamics in cross-cultural contexts. His research explores how startups and family businesses leverage innovation ecosystems globally. Key themes include knowledge management, organizational ethics, and the societal impact of renewable energy policies.
Teaching & Engagement: He teaches courses like MGT 250 (Business Communication) and ENT 372 (Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital). Internationally, he has lectured at institutions such as Florida State University, ISC Paris, and Universitá Cattólica del Sacro Cuore. His work integrates practical business strategies with ethical frameworks, reflecting his commitment to socially responsible leadership.
