Dr. Chiara Spina, Assistant Professor at INSEAD, conducts groundbreaking research on entrepreneurial decision-making. Her work examines how systematic experimentation and testing help entrepreneurs scrutinize business opportunities and make better decisions. Through $1.9 million in government-backed research funding, her projects support entrepreneurship in nascent ecosystems, with a focus on empowering minority entrepreneurs and women-led ventures. Her impact spans Europe, South and East Asia, and the Arab world. In Pakistan, she founded XSEED, an entrepreneurship hub that combines rigorous research with practical support for local entrepreneurs, particularly focusing on underserved communities. Her work has been published in leading academic journals including Management Science and Strategic Management Journal, as well as practitioner-oriented outlets. Dr. Spina holds a Ph.D. with honors from Bocconi University, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her unique approach bridging academic rigor with real-world impact.