Tatiana Iakovleva is a renowned Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Stavanger’s UiS Business School and Centre for Innovation Research, Norway. Holding both Master degrees in International Industrial Management and International Management, she further accomplished her Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from Bode Graduate School of Business, Norway. Specializing in entrepreneurial intentions, gender disparities in entrepreneurship, and the integration of social responsibility in business, Tatiana has authored two books, one discussing inclusive entrepreneurship practices in digital health across seven countries, and the other exploring the role of entrepreneurial universities in regional development.
Her scholarly contributions, surpassing 75 international peer-reviewed publications, have found homes in eminent journals like Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With over 1,900 citations on Google Scholar, she boasts an h-index of 20. Apart from being a Visiting Scholar at San Diego State University, Tatiana has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Top Research Award for Young Female Researchers. She pioneered a Master of Science program in innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Stavanger and has personally mentored 30+ student entrepreneurial teams. Currently, she helms an international project on responsible entrepreneurship in digital health and has raised significant funding to support the Centre for Innovation Research’s vision.