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Shu Yang is an Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business. She holds a PhD from the CUNY Graduate School and University Center and has been actively contributing to entrepreneurship research and education. Her work centers on social entrepreneurship, gender dynamics in funding, startup accelerators, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Research Interests: Shu Yang's scholarship explores how entrepreneurs identify opportunities and address social and sustainability challenges through business innovation. Her key areas include early-stage investor decision-making, gender-based investment disparities, and the role of accelerators within broader entrepreneurial ecosystems. She employs rigorous empirical methods to advance theory and practice in entrepreneurship.
The most recent publications show a strong trend toward understanding contextual and gendered factors in venture creation and funding, with a focus on social impact and ecosystem dynamics. Her work frequently appears in leading journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Business Venturing.
Scientific Awards:
- The Best Social Entrepreneurship Paper Award, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2021
- Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication in 2021, Hofstra University
- Dean's Research Award in Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra, 2020
- Entrepreneurship Research Venture Fund, Series A-C, Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship, NY (2018–2019)
- Doctoral Student Research Grant (DSRG), CUNY Graduate Center, NY (2016–2018)
- John Elliott Teaching Award, Baruch College, NY, 2015
Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Dr. Yang mentors students in entrepreneurship through experiential courses and startup development programs. She has secured competitive research funding from institutions including the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and the CUNY Graduate Center, supporting her investigations into venture creation and social entrepreneurship.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Yang is affiliated with the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship, where she contributes to research and programming on entrepreneurial innovation and accelerator effectiveness. Her collaborative work involves interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing entrepreneurship theory and practice.
