Denis Iurchenko, Ph.D.

Faculty Fellow, 2026–2027

Denis Iurchenko, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Management and Human Resources Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He earned his Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Lausanne and has held a visiting scholar appointment at Stanford University. His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance and decision-making, with particular emphasis on equity crowdfunding and venture capital. His work examines how cognitive orientations, strategic framing, online discussion, and platform dynamics influence entrepreneurial and investment outcomes. His research has appeared in Venture Capital, the Journal of Small Business Management, the New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, and the International Review of Entrepreneurship. At Cal Poly Pomona, he teaches entrepreneurship and innovation and serves as Chair of the CBA College Assessment Committee.

2026–2027 Singelyn Center Project

My 2026–2027 Singelyn Center project examines how generative AI shapes crowdinvestor decision-making in equity crowdfunding. In addition to analyzing textual campaign data, the project explores the potential for an experimental study to test how AI-assisted campaign language influences investor judgments and funding decisions.