Devanshi Agarwal

Devanshi Agarwal
  • Doctoral Student

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    2049 SH-DH
    3620 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Overview

Devanshi Agarwal grew up in India and studied economics and business before working with Bain & Company as a consultant in their Private Equity practice, advising financial clients and working closely with founders and operators at their portfolio companies. Her research interests are shaped by her own experiences living and working across geographies and observing how mobility shapes career and business choices. She is interested in exploring how migration influences entrepreneurial outcomes.

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