Krishnatrya Krishnatrya

About

Overview

At the heart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem lies an interplay of motivation, resilience, and inspiration, and it's within this intricate tapestry that Krishnatrya focuses his groundbreaking research. As a PhD student at the University of London; Bayes Business School, Krishnatrya brings a rich confluence of experiences from his roles as a professional linguist, business researcher, and founder of an educational services start-up launched successfully in 2021 with seed funding of 50K pounds.

Having dedicated over a decade to teaching, Krishnatrya possesses a nuanced understanding of pedagogical techniques and approaches. This deep-rooted background in education seamlessly complements his passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Driven by a desire to explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs at societal intersections, Krishnatrya's research adopts an interdisciplinary approach. His goal? To empower marginalized communities and to inform and shape relevant policies for a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape.

Qualifications

• MBA Enterprise and Innovation, Coventry University, United Kingdom
• MPhil Business Research, City, University of London, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India
• Certificate CELTA, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Employment

• Principal Academic Advisor and Study Director, ESOL, Sep 2022 – present

Expertise

Primary topics

• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Marketing Management
• Service Management
• Strategic Management

Additional topics

• Corporate Social Responsibility

Industries

• education, training & employment agencies

Research

Title of thesis: Exploring the Driving Forces Behind Entrepreneurial Resilience: An Investigation into the Inspirations of Intersectional Entrepreneurs

Oct 2023

Summary of research

Entrepreneurial resilience has emerged as a topic of paramount significance in the ever-evolving world of business studies. As described by Bullough and Renko (2013), entrepreneurial resilience refers to the ability of entrepreneurs to persistently navigate, confront, and recover from the sundry challenges that punctuate their ventures. While resilience is crucial for all entrepreneurs, it takes on heightened significance for intersectional entrepreneurs. These are individuals who find themselves at the crossroads of multiple marginalized identities, such as immigrants or LGBTQ+ individuals.

The broader challenges of entrepreneurship, ranging from financial constraints to product risks and regulatory complexities, have been extensively documented (Aldrich & Yang, 2014). Yet, for intersectional entrepreneurs, the entrepreneurial landscape is riddled with even more pronounced obstacles. These include societal discrimination, issues tied to acceptance, and the overarching challenges of integrating into a milieu that often seems alien (Welter, 2011). The focal point of this research is to delve into the heart of a salient question: Amidst this amplified adversity, what sources of inspiration drive the resilience of intersectional entrepreneurs?

External supervisors

• Lewis, M. Budapest Business School.
• Zerbinati, S. Bayes Business School.