Francisco Queiro

Francisco Queiro is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, corporate finance, and economic growth, with emphasis on how entrepreneurial human capital shapes firm dynamics and economic development. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Co. and held a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

• PhD in Business Economics, Harvard University (2015)
• MBA, Harvard Business School (2007)
• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Catholic University of Portugal (2002)

Queiro’s publications include studies on entrepreneurial finance in top economics journals and policy-oriented book chapters analyzing entrepreneurship in Portugal. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, addressing challenges in firm growth and capital allocation.