Ahmad Al Asady, assistant professor of management and Challey Institute Scholar, is scheduled to present "What eating at restaurants around the world taught me about entrepreneurship and corruption” during the next Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop seminar. The event is slated for Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. at the Challey School of Music's Beckwith Recital Hall.
The event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience questions. After the presentation, light food and refreshments will be served in the Challey School of Music Atrium.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can register on Zoom.
Al Asady will discuss observations during his travels about how restaurants can be a microcosm of the broader socioeconomic and political contexts in which they operate. From street food stalls in developing countries to Michelin star establishments in affluent nations, Ahmad has observed how different countries' cultural norms and regulatory environments can impact entrepreneurship and corruption.
Drawing on his past experiences, Al Asady will explore how restaurant entrepreneurship can provide insights into broader issues related to economic development, social justice, and governance. Whether you are a foodie, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in global affairs, this talk will offer a unique perspective on the power and limitations of entrepreneurship in shaping the world we live in.
Al Asady is a scholar at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, a research fellow at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and an assistant professor of management in the NDSU management and marketing department. He researches how institutional elements in foreign environments influence the economic decisions of international entrepreneurs. His current research interests include international entrepreneurship, institutions, corruption, and the Middle East and North Africa region.
The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally-renowned scholars to present their research on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing.
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