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Kylie Heales

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Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Miami University's Farmer School of Business
Dr. Kylie Heales is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Miami University's Farmer School of Business where she researches the relationships between norms, institutions, and entrepreneurship, focusing on growth challenges for marginalized entrepreneurs globally.
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Dr. Kylie Heales is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Miami University's Farmer School of Business where she researches the relationships between norms, institutions, and entrepreneurship, focusing on growth challenges for marginalized entrepreneurs globally. Her current research dives into how gender, religion, and community norms shape entrepreneurial success in diverse contexts - from Tunisia and Haiti, to centuries-old family businesses.

With a decade of hands-on experience, Dr Heales has achieved operational improvements for non-profits, startups, and Fortune 500 giants. She also co-founded a fintech venture and empowered entrepreneurs in Kenya and Zambia to scale their impact.

At Miami University's Farmer School of Business, Dr Heales's teaching approach is deeply rooted in research and real-world experience where she nurtures the next generation of entrepreneurs. Her classes are living labs where research meets hustle, equipping students to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Dr Heales has a Ph.D from Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, a M.B.A from The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University and a Master of Human Resources and Bachelor of Economics both from the University of Queensland.