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Mai Thai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at HEC Montréal. She holds additional roles as Director of the Social Business Creation competition and Researcher at Mosaic – Creativity & Innovation Hub. Her expertise spans Social Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation, International Business, Strategic Management, Transition Economies, and Emerging Markets. Current research focuses on determinants of new venture creation, social business models, mechanisms for social impact, and immigrant entrepreneurship.
Dr. Thai’s education includes a B.A. from Hanoi University, an M.B.A. from the University of Hawaiʻi, and a Ph.D. (Management) from the University of St. Gallen. Her research has explored topics such as Vietnamese family firm performance, social entrepreneurship education frameworks, and the impact of cultural and institutional factors on entrepreneurship.
Her publications reflect a focus on global entrepreneurship challenges, including immigrant entrepreneurship dynamics, corporate frugality in crises, and AI startup legitimacy. She is affiliated with the Mosaic Hub, contributing to interdisciplinary creativity and innovation initiatives. No specific awards are listed, but her work emphasizes practical solutions for social and economic development in transitional and emerging economies.
