Paul Lassalle

Paul Lassalle is a Senior Lecturer at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, a position he has held since 2017. He also holds a visiting professorship at SKEMA Business School in France and has previously taught and conducted research at Sheffield Business School, University of Glasgow, and University of the West of Scotland. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

• PhD in Migration and Entrepreneurship, University of the West of Scotland
• MRes, Centre de Sociologie des Organisations (Sciences Po – CNRS)
• MA in Political Science, Sciences Po Paris

Paul’s research centers on diversity in entrepreneurship, with a focus on migrant, minority, and LGBTIQ* entrepreneurs. He investigates how social, cultural, and geographical contexts shape entrepreneurial experiences, using qualitative methods to explore socio-spatial dynamics. His work bridges sociology, geography, urban anthropology, and entrepreneurship. Key themes include entrepreneurial ecosystems, internationalizing ventures, and entrepreneurial learning.

His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on intersectionality, gender, well-being, and digital transformation in entrepreneurship. Articles explore the lived experiences of expatriate entrepreneurs, the empowerment of Caribbean women through digital tools, and the contextual burdens faced by marginalized entrepreneurs. The research consistently emphasizes identity, resilience, inclusion, and policy relevance.

• Best Paper in the “Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups” Track at the 40th ISBE Conference 2017, Belfast
• Best Paper in the “New venture creation track” at the 39th ISBE Conference 2016, Paris
• Best Paper Award for academic rigour at the 2016 International Entrepreneurship Forum
• Best Paper in the “Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups” Track at the 37th ISBE Conference, Manchester

Paul supervises research students and collaborates on multiple interdisciplinary projects, including those on neurodiversity in entrepreneurship and inclusive development in Central Asia. He has worked with the Scottish Government and entrepreneur networks, contributing to policy and ecosystem development. His teaching includes International Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Family Business, and Research Methods, often delivered through international collaborations, such as with the University of Kiel, Germany.

He is actively involved in research networks including the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE), Regional Studies Association (RSA), Industrial Marketing and Purchasing (IMP) Group, and the American Association of Geographers (AAG). He also leads and participates in fieldwork across Europe, including in Poland, Malta, and Scotland.