Alicia Robb

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Alicia Robb is a leading scholar whose research focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and gender equality, with a particular emphasis on how digital transformation shapes economic inclusion. Her most-cited work, "The effects of digitalization on gender equality in the G20 economies," examines how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing—can either exacerbate or mitigate gender disparities across the world’s largest economies. This study, produced as part of the Women20 engagement group, provides critical policy recommendations for leveraging digital tools to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and labor markets. With over 4 citations and growing influence, Robb’s research has informed international policy discussions on inclusive innovation. She is also widely recognized for her foundational work on minority and women-owned businesses, having co-authored seminal studies on access to capital and business dynamics. A Senior Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and a frequent advisor to global organizations, Robb’s contributions bridge rigorous empirical analysis with actionable strategies for fostering economic equity in the digital age.