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Paul Beaumont is an Assistant Professor of Finance at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. His research focuses on corporate finance, entrepreneurship, FinTech, and labor finance, with a particular interest in how alternative financing mechanisms impact small businesses and entrepreneurial success. He holds a PhD in Finance from Université Paris Dauphine.
Education: PhD in Finance, Université Paris Dauphine
Research Highlights: Beaumont investigates how FinTech platforms bridge financing gaps for SMEs, complementing traditional banking. His work on collateral effects and relationship finance in bond markets highlights innovative approaches to credit assessment. He has received recognition for his research, including the Best Ph.D. Paper award.
Grants & Awards: Recipient of the SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2023). His research has been featured in outlets like Delve, Knowledge at Wharton, and Rotman Insights Hub.
Teaching & Engagement: Teaches FINE 342 - Corporate Finance. Active in academic communities, with presentations at leading conferences like EFA, NFA, and SFS Cavalcade.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with colleagues in finance and entrepreneurship research at McGill, contributing to initiatives like the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.
