Shabnam Kazembalaghi

I am a Lecturer in Finance at the University of St Andrews and a member of the Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance, with research interests in entrepreneurial finance, equity crowdfunding, fintech, business angels, venture capital, and early-stage finance. Prior to my academic career, I was actively involved in the startup ecosystem as a female entrepreneur, gaining firsthand experience in launching and managing a startup. This practical background enriches my research and teaching, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage ventures. I am engaged in collaborative work with innovation centres and in exploring the impact of digitalization, and I conduct research in related areas with an interest in how academic insights can inform and support practical implementation.

In addition to my academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, I serve as a reviewer for journals, including Small Business Economics, The European Journal of Finance, and The British Accounting Review. At St Andrews, I contribute to the MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) program. In my previous academic role, I taught a range of undergraduate modules, including Financial Intermediaries, Instruments and Markets, Quantitative Methods and Finance, Corporate Finance, The Pricing of Securities in Financial Markets, and the Economics and Finance Research Project.