UT Health San Antonio

Lynda De La Vina, Ph.D.

Peter Flawn Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship

UTSA College of Business

Economics Research

Developing both theoretical constructs and empirical work focused on equity crowdfunding (ECF) is an exciting new area of study. I have focused my research on various aspects of ECF:  a full overview of  ECF in the United States; a theoretical construct based on information/signaling theory; optimum  management/oversight of state crowdfunding systems; and analyzing the extent and impact of ECF in other areas of the world especially Mexico. I expect to continue this stream of research. My graduate student’s and I have presented our ECF work  at the ICF Meetings in Dublin as well as other meetings in the U.S.

Techniques: theoretical economics constructs and empirical survey research

Sub-Field of Study: Entrepreneurship

Specific Field of Study: Equity Crowdfunding; Venture Creation & financing; Global Entrepreneurship

Techniques Used: theoretical economics constructs and empirical survey research