Amanda Elam
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Scholar | Infectious Disease Diagnostics | One Health | Social Impact & Inclusion
- Role
- Cofounder Director at Galaxy Diagnostics, Inc
- Location
- Naples, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda Elam
With over three decades of experience at the nexus of startups, life sciences, and information technology, I bring a unique blend of expertise and vision to the global stage. Currently, I serve as a trusted business advisor to cutting-edge life sciences startups, INGOs championing MSMEs, and frequently share insights as a sought-after speaker at industry and global research conferences.My research delves into the dynamic interplay of entrepreneurship, innovation, and social equity, with a particular emphasis on gender and its transformative potential. I am honored to lead the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Women’s Report, an annual global report providing insights on the untapped power and purpose of women’s entrepreneurial activity across diverse regions.A prolific contributor to the academic and professional discourse, my work has been featured in top business and management journals, global reports, and edited collections. I am the author of \"Gender and Entrepreneurship: A Multilevel Theory and Analysis\", a critical exploration of the factors driving gender differences in business creation in diverse contexts. Additionally, I am an active reviewer for leading peer-reviewed journals and proudly serve on the editorial board of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice.
Experience
Cofounder Director
Jun 2024 — Present
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PhD, Sociology (Organizations and Social Stratification)
1994 — 2006
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies
1985 — 1989
Skills
- Commercialization
- Venture Capital
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Qualitative Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Science
- Innovation Management
- Teaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Clinical Research
- Lifesciences
- Social Stratification
- Organizational Theory
- Start-Ups
- Higher Education
- Healthcare
- Strategic Planning
- R&D
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Market Research
- Research
- Business Strategy
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Strategy
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
- Management
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Research and Development (R&D)
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