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Richard Chan
Assistant Professor
College of Business
Biography
Richard Chan’s research is broadly situated at the intersection of psychology and entrepreneurship. Specifically, he investigates how investors’ cognitive processes, shaped by individual differences and altered by social and ambient environments, influence the evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities and financing decisions.
Education
- PhD, Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
News Highlights
July 19, 2017
Startups with unique names get more funding— at least in the beginning
Business Insider
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July 20, 2017
What’s in a name? Aussie founders weigh in on whether a startup’s name directly influences
investment
Start Company
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July 25, 2017
For Startups Seeking Capital, The Name Is No Game
Innovate LI
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August 24, 2015
Avoid This Color in Your Business Plan
Wall Street Journal
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August 24, 2015
The One Color to Avoid in Business Plans and Logos
Inc.
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