Entrepreneurship research gives students a deeper understanding of the challenges they are addressing, provides knowledge to inform their ideas, and assists in thinking through their interventions' social, political, and economic impacts. Explore the diversity of research in entrepreneurship produced by Brown faculty, a community of researchers committed to interdisciplinary, creative thought and practice.
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The Venture Capital Inclusion Lab, founded and led by Banu Ozkazanc-Pan, Barrett Hazeltine Professor of the Practice, uses a data-driven approach to educate the VC industry and policymakers on inclusion. At the Lab, we believe an inclusive economy is the foundation of our democracy.
This guide offers starting points for your research in entrepreneurship and for entrepreneurial endeavors. All resources are available to you online when you're signed in to Brown's network.
Brown University holds a license to Pitchbook, a private market data database focused on venture capital, private equity, and M&A deals. It also covers the public sector and is a source for Sustainanalytics ESG ratings.
Students and Researchers can access CB Insights, a research platform that provides data and tools to analyze venture capital, startup companies, technology, patents, and news via the Brown University Library. Access information.
BTI supports intellectual property commercialization, including, but not limited to, inventions, patents, copyrights, license and option agreements, and startups. In addition, BTI supports Brown faculty and researchers in industry-sponsored research, including sponsored research agreements with pharmaceutical, tech, biotech, and engineering companies.
Questions about Pitchbook?
Reach out to Emily Ferrier, our Entrepreneurship Librarian, for help accessing PitchBook, CB Insights and to learn how to make the most of our research resources.