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Paul Reynolds is an Honorary Professor in Entrepreneurship, Economics, and International Business at Aston University. He has held prestigious roles such as Coleman Professor of Entrepreneurship at Marquette University and Paul T. Babson Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College. His research focuses on data analysis of business creation processes, cross-national entrepreneurial activity, and policy implications. He has led major studies like the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and the Panel Studies of Entrepreneurial Dynamics. Reynolds has authored/co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed articles, multiple books, and datasets, and received awards for entrepreneurship research.
- Education:
- BS in Engineering, University of Kansas (1960)
- MBA and MA in Psychology, Stanford University (1964, 1966)
- PhD in Sociology, Stanford University (1969)
- Professional Contributions:
- Directed the Babson Research Conference (1996–2000)
- Co-directed the George Washington University-ICSB conference (2010–2012)
His research interests emphasize understanding global variations in entrepreneurial activity and translating findings into policy. Current projects include analyzing the GEM dataset for 'bottom billions' business creation and expanding the PSED protocol to the UK.
Awards:
- Swedish International Award for Entrepreneurship (2004)
- Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division Award (2012)
Advising & Grants: Supervised numerous doctoral students and served on committees. Current role limits formal advising, though informal mentorship is provided. Extensive grants and research funding supported longitudinal studies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global entrepreneurship research, including the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor consortium.
