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Jeroen Verbouw is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE University, based at the IE Business School. He holds a joint PhD in Business Economics and Finance from Tilburg University and Ghent University (2024) and was a Visiting Scholar at Columbia Business School (2023). His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, family firm dynamics, and the real-world impacts of venture capital and private equity. He explores how investor interactions, resource mobilization, and health shocks influence entrepreneurial ventures and stakeholders.
Education:
- PhD in Business Economics (Tilburg University and Ghent University, 2024)
- MSc in Business Economics (Ghent University, 2019)
- BSc in Business Management (VIVES University of Applied Sciences, 2017)
Research Interests: Jeroen's work bridges entrepreneurial finance and family firm studies. Key themes include equity investor diversity as a defense strategy, socioemotional wealth's role in family firm behavior, and the effects of health shocks on venture survival. His interdisciplinary approach integrates institutional theory, resource dependence, and behavioral economics.
Key Contributions: His research on private equity buyouts' real effects (meta-analysis) and family firm heterogeneity has been recognized at top conferences. He also investigates European venture capital practices and the financing challenges of intangible assets.
Awards:
- Top Paper Award at the Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (multiple years)
- Finalist for Best Corporate Finance Paper, European Financial Management Annual Meeting (2023)
Professional Background: Before academia, Jeroen worked as a Junior Investment Strategy analyst at Belfius Bank (2019). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 8 (Economic Growth), and 9 (Industry/Innovation).
