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Ph.D. in Business Policy, National University of Singapore, (2004)

Expertise

Research Interests

Dr. Zhang's primary research interests deal with technological innovation, knowledge management and entrepreneurship. She has dozens of refereed publications in journals such as "Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice", "Journal of Business Venturing", "Journal of Management", "Journal of Management Studies", "Research Policy" and "Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal" to name a few. Her current research projects focus on venture capital investment in China and worldwide.

Articles

Zhang, J., Zhang, W. and Schwab, A. (2023). Interorganizational triads for foreign-market entry: Partnerships among western, bridge-economy, and local VCs in mainland China. Journal of Business Venturing.

Zhang, J., Fan, Y. and Liu, Y. (2023). The effects of government venture capital: new evidence from China based on a two-sided matching structural model. Journal of Corporate Finance.

Park, E., Im, G., Zhang, J., Lee, Y., Chun, K. and Park, Y. (2023). The impact of role strain on physicians’ technology adoption intentions. Australasian Journal of Information Systems 27 , pp. 1-37.

Islam, H., Farrell, M., Nair, A. and Zhang, J. (2023). Understanding transaction platform governance and conflicts: A configuration approach. Technology Forecasting and Social Change (189) , pp. 122382.

Zhang, J., Baden-Fuller, C. and Zhang, J. (2022). The dynamics of entrepreneurial networking logics: Evidence from UK high-tech startups. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 28 (9) , pp. 405-426.

Askarzadeh, F., Ermilina, V., Farrell, M. and Zhang, J. (2022). Business owners’ features and access to entrepreneurial resources: New insights for accelerator acceptance. Review of International Business and Strategy 32 (2) , pp. 246-266.

Yang, J., Zeng, D., Zhang, J. and Dai, H. (2022). How tie strength in alliance network affects the emergence of dominant design: The mediating effects of exploration and exploitation innovation. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 34 (1) , pp. 112-124.

Sedeh, A. A.., Abootorabi, H. and Zhang, J. (2021). National social capital, perceived entrepreneurial ability, and entrepreneurial intentions. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 27 (2) , pp. 334-355.

Berns, J. P.., Zhang, J. and White, R. (2021). Geographic distance, firm affiliations, and IPO performance: evidence from China. Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance 23 (1) , pp. 41-66.

Yang, J., Zhang, J. and Zeng, D. (2021). Scientific collaboration networks and firm innovation: The contingent impact of a dynamic environment. Management Decision 60 (1) , pp. 278-296.

Pezeshkan, A., Fainshmidt, S., Smith, A. and Zhang, J. (2019). Risk, Capabilities, and International Venture Capital Syndication in China. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 25 (8) , pp. 1671-1684.

Xu, H., Guo, h., Zhang, J. and Dang, A. (2018). Facilitating dynamic marketing capabilities development for domestic and foreign firms in an emerging economy. Journal of Business Research (86) , pp. 141-152.

Zhang, J. and Yu, H. (2017). Venture capital investors’ experiences and foreign IPO success: Evidence from china. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 41 (5) , pp. 677–707.

Zhang, J., Zhang, W., Schwab, A. and Zhang, S. (2017). Institutional environment and IPO strategy: A study of ChiNext in China. Management and Organization Review 13 (2) , pp. 399-430.

Kamuriwo, D., Baden-Fuller, C. and Zhang, J. (2017). Knowledge development approaches and breakthrough innovations in technology-based new firms. Journal of Product Innovation Management 34 (4) , pp. 492-508.

Zhang, J., Wong, P. and Ho, Y. (2016). Ethnic enclave and entrepreneurial financing: Asian venture capitalists in silicon valley. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal 10 (3) , pp. 318-335.

Zhang, J. and Pezeshkan, A. (2016). Host country network, industry experience, and international alliance formation: Evidence from the venture capital industry. Journal of World Business 51 (2) , pp. 264-277.

Zhang, J. (2016). Facilitating exploration alliances in multiple dimensions: the influences of firm technological knowledge breadth. R&D Management 46 (S1) , pp. 159-173.

Zhang, J., Tan, J. and Wong, P. (2015). When does investment in political ties improve firm performance? The contingent effect of innovation activities. Asia Pacific Journal of Management 32 (2) , pp. 363-387.

Zhang, J. and Yang, J. (2015). Social Networks, Cognition and Risk Recognition in New Ventures: Evidence from China. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship 20 (2) , pp. 27.

Zhang, J. and Van Auken, H. (2011). Acquisition of institutional capital by niche agricultural producers. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 24 (3) , pp. 361-379.

Zhang, J., Soh, P. and Wong, P. (2011). Direct ties, prior knowledge and entrepreneurial resource acquisitions in China and Singapore. International Small Business Journal 29 (2) , pp. 170-189.

Zhang, J. and Baden-fuller, C. (2010). The Influence of knowledge base and organizational structures on technology collaboration. Journal of Management Studies 47 (4) , pp. 679-704.

Zhang, J. (2010). The problems of using social networks in entrepreneurial resource acquisition. International Small Business Journal 28 (4) , pp. 338-361.

Zhang, J., Soh, P. and Wong, P. (2010). Entrepreneurial resource acquisition through indirect ties: Compensatory effects of prior knowledge. Journal of Management 36 (2) , pp. 511-536.

Zhang, J. and Hamilton, E. (2010). Entrepreneurship education for owner-managers: The process of trust building for an effective learning community. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 23 (2) , pp. 249-270.

Zhang, J. and Hamilton, E. (2009). A process model of small business owner-managers’ learning in peer networks. Education + Training 51 (8/9) , pp. 607-623.

Van Auken, H. and Zhang, J. (2009). Niche agricultural producers’ acquisition of capital. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship 14 (1) , pp. 73-87.

Johnston, L., Hamilton, E. and Zhang, J. (2008). Learning through engaging with higher education institutions: A small business perspective. International Small Business Journal 26 (6) , pp. 651-660.

Zhang, J. and Wong, P. (2008). Networks vs. market methods in high-tech venture fundraising: The impacts of institutional environment. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development 20 , pp. 409-430.

Zhang, J., Souitaris, V., Soh, P. and Wong, P. (2008). A contingent model of network utilization in early financing of technology ventures. Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice 32 (4) , pp. 593-613.

Zhang, J., Baden-fuller, C. and Mangematin, V. (2007). Technological knowledge base, R&D organization structure and alliance formation: Evidence from the biopharmaceutical industry. Research Policy 36 (4) , pp. 515-528.

Leung, A., Zhang, J., Wong, P. and Foo, M. (2006). The use of networks in human resource acquisition for entrepreneurial firms: Multiple “fit” considerations. Journal of Business Venturing 21 (3) , pp. 664-686.

Lin, C. and Zhang, J. (2005). Changing structures of SME networks: Lessons from the publishing industry in Taiwan. Long Range Planning 38 (2) , pp. 145-162.

Presentations

Zhang, J., Farrell, M., Ciarleglio, V. and Askarzadeh, F. (October , 2023). Will Obtaining External Funding Increase Accelerator Acceptance? It Depends on the Entrepreneur’s Gender Oral Presentation Southern Management Association Annual Conference St. Pete Beach, FL.

Zhang, J., Kreugel, J. and Tian, R. (August 4, 2023). Will Networks in Military Life Influence Veteran’s Entrepreneurial Intention? Institutional Impacts on Transitional Entrepreneurship Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference Boston.

Zhang, J., Farrell, M., Ciarleglio, V. and Askarzadeh, F. (April 8, 2023). Does the signal of external funding influence accelerator acceptance? It depends on the entrepreneur’s gender! Oral Presentation Southwest Academy of Management Houston, TX.

Khobdeh, M., Nair, A. and Zhang, J. (March , 2023). Entrepreneurial recovery after the global financial crisis: An institutional configurations approach Oral Presentation QCA Conference of the Americas Los Angeles.

Ciarleglio, V., Nair, A. and Zhang, J. (November , 2022). Factors Impacting CEOs Winning Awards Oral Presentation International Corporate Governance Society Annual Conference Miami, FL.

Ermilina, V., Nair, A., Zhang, J., Fainshmidt, S. and Salaiz, A. (August , 2022). The Impact of CEOs Winning Awards on Firm Strategic Change Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Islam, H., Farell, M., Nair, A. and Zhang, J. (August , 2022). Transaction Platform Governance and Conflicts: A Configuration Approach Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Zhang, J., Pruthi, S. and Chen, L. (June , 2022). International, Transnational, and Transitional Entrepreneurship in an Uncertain World: A Future Research Agenda Oral Presentation Academy of International Business Annual Conference Miami, FL.

Zhang, J., Zhang, W. and Schwab, A. (June , 2022). The Value of Bridge-Economy Partners: Investment Strategies of Western Venture Capital Firms in Mainland China, 1997-2008 Oral Presentation Academy of International Business Annual Conference Miami, FL.

Askarzadeh, F., Ermilina, V., Farrell, M. and Zhang, J. (June 1, 2022). How Signals of Existing Funding Sources Moderate Gender Effects on Business Accelerator Acceptance Oral Presentation Kauffman Foundation Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship Norfolk, VA, USA.

Zhang, J. and Liu, Y. (August , 2021). Did Government Venture Capital Fund Innovative but Less Profitable companies? Evidence from China Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference Online.

Askarzadeh, F., Ermilina, V., Farrell, M. and Zhang, J. (August 1, 2021). How Signals of Existing Funding Sources Moderate Gender Effects on Business Accelerator Acceptance Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference Online.

Zhang, J., Zhang, W. and Schwab, A. (July 1, 2021). Partnering with Bridging-Economy Firms and Locals: Cross-Border Venture Capital Investments Oral Presentation Academy of International Business Annual Conference Online.

Zhang, J. and Salzman, N. (June , 2021). How Do Networks Influence Veteran Entrepreneurship Propensity? Oral Presentation Kauffman Foundation Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship Norfolk, VA.

Willis, C., Wilson, S. and Zhang, J. (May , 2021). Will Venture Capitalists Invest at a Distance During and after a Major Crisis? Evidence from 2008 Financial Crisis Southern Management Association Annual Conference New Orleans.

Zhang, J., Charles, B. and Zhang, J. (August 1, 2020). The co-existence of causation and effectuation in entrepreneurial network development: Evidence from UK high-tech start-ups Paper Academy of Management Annul Conference Vancouver, Canada.

Ermilina, V., Farell, M. and Zhang, J. (May 1, 2020). Are Men or Women More Likely to Be Accepted by Accelerators? The Complementary Role of Signals Paper Southern Management Academy Annul Conference St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA.

Islam, H., Farell, M., Nair, A. and Zhang, J. (May 1, 2020). Follow the Rules: Effective Governance Configurations for Platform Performance Paper Southern Management Academy Annul Conference St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA.

Moghaddam, K., Judge Jr., W. Q., Fainshmidt, S. and Zhang, J. ( 2019). Liability or Asset of Foreignness? The Case of Immigrant Entrepreneurship Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Ermilina, V., Farrell, M. and Zhang, J. ( 2019). What Features of Entrepreneurs And Ventures Increase Accelerator Acceptance? An Exploratory Study Oral Presentation Southern Management Academy Annul Conference .

Zhang, J. and Zhang, W. (June , 2019). Partnering with Firms in Bridging Economies: Evidence from Western Venture Capital Firms' Early Investments in China Oral Presentation JWB & NSD - Changing Global Economic Order and International Business Beijing, China.

Abootorabi, H., Amini, A. and Zhang, J. ( 2018). National social capital, self-efficacy and new venture creation Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Zhang, J. and Zhang, W. ( 2018). Third‐country partnering: A new syndication strategy in cross‐border venture capital investments Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Pezeshkan, A., Smith, A., Fainshmidt, S. and Zhang, J. ( 2018). Who needs a local guide in unfamiliar territory? Risk, capabilities and international venture capital syndication in China Oral Presentation The 8th Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy conference .

Zhang, J. ( 2017). How local venture capital firms syndicate with higher-status foreigners: Evidence from China Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Zhang, L., Zhang, J. and Tan, J. ( 2017). Network structure, partner features and performance: Evidence from Venture Capital Syndicates Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Zhang, J. ( 2017). Cross-border syndicates of venture capital firms: Structural homophily and local firms’ compensation strategy Oral Presentation Strategic Management Society annual conference .

Abootorabi, H., Amini, A. and Zhang, J. ( 2017). The moderating impact of social context on relationship between personal dispositions and new venture creation Oral Presentation Strategic Management Society annual conference .

Zhang, J. ( 2016). Network centrality, prior ties, experience and forming alliances with foreigners: evidence from the venture capital industry in china Oral Presentation Academy of International Business Annual Conference .

Zhang, J. and Zhang, W. ( 2016). Local legal system quality and syndication strategy: Cross-border venture capital investments in China Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

Zhang, J. and Pezeshkan, A. ( 2015). Host country network, industry experiences, and international alliance formation Oral Presentation Academy of Management Annual Conference .

• 2024: E.V. Williams Fellowships on Research, ������ϲ����� Strome College of Business
• 2023: E.V. Williams Fellowships on Research, ������ϲ����� Strome College of Business
• 2022: E.V. Williams Fellowships on Research, ������ϲ����� Strome College of Business
• 2022: E.W. Kauffman Foundation Research Fund Award, E.W. Kauffman Foundation
• 2022: College Doctoral Mentoring Award, Strome College of Business
• 2022: University Doctoral Mentoring Award, ������ϲ�����
• 2022: Schaubach Summer Research Fellowship, ������ϲ����� Strome College of Business
• 2022: Finalist for University Student Engagement & Enrollment Services Leadership Award, ������ϲ�����
• 2021: Faculty Summer Research Grant Award, ������ϲ����� Strome College of Business
• 2021: Kauffman Foundation Research Grant Award, Kauffman Foundation
• 2018: Faulty Research Award, Strome College of Business
• 2018: Summer Research Award, Strome College of Business
• 2017: Finalist for 2017 OMT Best Entrepreneurship Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference
• 2017: Asian Caucus Research Award, ������ϲ�����
• 2016: Ensminger Fellow, ������ϲ�����
• 2014: Summer research grant, ������ϲ�����