James Bort

James Bort is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at DePaul University, where he conducts cutting-edge research on startup workforce dynamics and develops innovative video games for entrepreneurship research. He earned his PhD from Syracuse University and maintains active profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, OSF, and ORCID.

Research Focus: Dr. Bort's research agenda centers on two primary areas: understanding the startup workforce and creating video game-based tools for entrepreneurship research. His work explores how entrepreneurial ventures manage their human resources, examining issues of job satisfaction, growth impacts on employees, and the strategic implications of workforce management in new ventures.

His research interests span multiple dimensions of entrepreneurship including:

• Startup workforce theory and management practices
• Gender dynamics in entrepreneurial finance and crowdfunding
• Impact of crises (financial and pandemic-related) on entrepreneurial ventures
• Behavioral aspects of entrepreneurial decision-making
• Open innovation and crowdfunding strategies

Publication Trends: Dr. Bort's extensive publication record from 2017-2025 demonstrates a consistent focus on entrepreneurship research, with particular emphasis on crowdfunding, gender issues in entrepreneurial finance, and workforce dynamics in startups. His recent work has shifted toward developing theoretical frameworks for understanding startup workforces and examining post-pandemic impacts on entrepreneurial ventures.

Research Platforms: He actively shares his research through multiple academic platforms including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, OSF (Open Science Framework), and ORCID, demonstrating a commitment to open science and collaborative research practices.