Andrea Contigiani

Andrea Contigiani is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business. He received his PhD in management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He teaches entrepreneurship to undergraduates and MBAs. His research explores a variety of topics in entrepreneurship, using observational techniques and experimental methods. Much of his current work studies product development early-stage ventures, especially the use of experimentation and other lean startup techniques. In addition, he is interested in the social aspects of entrepreneurship — in particular how societies can leverage entrepreneurship to empower refugees.

Education

• PhD in Managerial Science & Applied Economics, University of Pennsylvania, May 2019
• MA in Statistics, University of Pennsylvania, Dec 2016
• MA in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, May 2012
• MS in Economics and Social Sciences, Universita' Bocconi, Sep 2009
• BS in Business Administration, LUISS Guido Carli, Oct 2006

Companies

• Assistant Professor The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (2019)
• PHD Researcher The Wharton School (2013 — 2019)
• Research Assistant The Wharton School (2012 — 2013)
• Management Consultant JESA Investment and Management Co., Ltd./ JESA Capital (2008 — 2008)
• Financial Analyst Merrill Lynch (2007 — 2007)

Areas of Expertise

• Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Minority and Women Owned Businesses
• Small Businesses
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital