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April Burrage is a Provostial Fellow in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the differences in entrepreneurial opportunities within economics and innovation science. She examines how institutions shape entrepreneurial possibilities, particularly in the context of innovation and emerging technology for entrepreneurs. Currently, her work explores the impact of innovation policies on technology entrepreneurship and the motivations of STEM professionals to commercialize their ideas. Dr. Burrage's research has received support from organizations like the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation. Her findings have been featured in well-regarded outlets such as Research Policy, the Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, and the Brookings Institution. Through her research, she aims to uncover the institutional factors that drive entrepreneurship and innovation, ultimately informing policies and practices that promote a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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