David T. Robinson

David T. Robinson is the James and Gail Vander Weide Professor of Finance at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on Entrepreneurial Finance and Empirical Corporate Finance. He is an internationally recognized expert in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial finance. His work has been published in leading academic journals in finance and economics and has been featured in major media outlets. Professor Robinson serves as a scientific advisor to several organizations, including the Swedish House of Finance and the Private Equity Research Council. He is also a former Vice Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Private Capital. Prior to joining Duke University, he was a Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia University.

David Robinson is a Professor of Finance at Duke University, specializing in Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Private Equity. His research explores topics such as valuation dynamics, capital structure decisions, and the impact of financial literacy on economic choices. He investigates how firms navigate investment opportunities, job creation, and strategic alliances, with a focus on the role of financial contracting and governance in biotech and high-tech ventures. His work also addresses racial disparities in new firm financing and the economic psychology of entrepreneurship. Robinson's research emphasizes empirical rigor and the implications of financial education and policy on business outcomes.