Susanna Khavul

Susanna Khavul is a Professor in the School of Management at San José State University, part of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, digital financial innovations, and international entrepreneurship in emerging markets. She explores topics such as equity crowdfunding dynamics, mobile money adoption in developing economies, and institutional voids affecting entrepreneurial ventures.

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights from diverse regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Key areas include venture capital syndication patterns, board governance in tech firms, and gender diversity impacts on IPO performance. She has contributed to understanding how informal firms navigate regulatory environments and the role of cognitive processes like entrepreneurial alertness in strategic decision-making.

Khavul’s publications span top journals and edited volumes, addressing market entry strategies for crowdfunding platforms, mobile payment service capabilities, and the evolution of tech ecosystems in emerging economies. Her research emphasizes inclusive financial systems and the digital transformation of traditional financial structures.