Nir Vulkan is an Associate Professor of Business Economics at Oxford Saïd Business School, specializing in the economics of e-commerce, market design, and entrepreneurial finance. With a research focus on equity crowdfunding, Nir has analyzed the disruptive potential of this new funding model as an alternative to traditional venture capital and angel investing. His work, in collaboration with leading academics, explores the dynamics of investor behavior and platform growth in this emerging market. Nir’s research has been published widely, contributing to a deeper understanding of how equity crowdfunding can transform the entrepreneurial funding landscape.