about me
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My name is Hilary He-Jin Ahn and I am a 5th year PhD candidate in Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My passion lies in exploring the fundamental questions in our field. In my dissertation, I focus on an important source of early-stage firm growth - venture capital. My research delves into the variances in profitability and growth mindsets of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. I also explore the antecedents to becoming a venture capitalist to gain insights into the decision-making process. During my PhD, I have meticulously constructed a novel dataset that provides unique perspectives. The dataset has great potential for a more in-depth study of venture capital and firm growth even beyond the early stages. I firmly believe that addressing the core questions is the key to understanding even the most complex phenomena in today's market.
My name is Hilary He-Jin Ahn and I am a 5th year PhD candidate in Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My passion lies in exploring the fundamental questions in our field. In my dissertation, I focus on an important source of early-stage firm growth - venture capital. My research delves into the variances in profitability and growth mindsets of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. I also explore the antecedents to becoming a venture capitalist to gain insights into the decision-making process. During my PhD, I have meticulously constructed a novel dataset that provides unique perspectives. The dataset has great potential for a more in-depth study of venture capital and firm growth even beyond the early stages. I firmly believe that addressing the core questions is the key to understanding even the most complex phenomena in today's market.
