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I am an assistant professor of Economics and Business at the City College of New York, CUNY, and my research is dedicated to unraveling and mitigating systemic barriers that hinder marginalized entrepreneurs, encompassing factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status. My research extends across North Africa and the United States, focusing on reducing these obstacles and fostering equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs. My main methodology involves conducting field experiments to test interventions aimed at dismantling these systemic barriers. For instance, I explore the impact of introducing focal randomization in evaluation systems, investigate the effects of rejections to understand why marginalized entrepreneurs may shy away from mobilizing available resources, and promote an emancipatory framing of entrepreneurship. Additionally, I examine strategies to legitimize capitalism to encourage participation in entrepreneurship and related resource mobilization. By combining research and advocacy, my work seeks to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where every aspiring entrepreneur can thrive, regardless of their background. I have been fortunate to secure multiple research grants with competitive funding, highlighting the importance and potential impact of my ongoing research efforts.

I am dedicated to making a tangible impact. With Alex Lewis from UTSA, we are currently building the Laboratory for Inequity and Inequality Studies through Field Experiments while collaborating with vital networks to enrich the dialogue on inequities in entrepreneurship.