2023 - Present
DBA in Information Systems
Cleveland State University
Research concentration: Information Technology and Entrepreneurship
Curriculum Vitae
Shradha D. Shinde
Doctoral researcher in Information Systems studying Generative AI, digital entrepreneurship, innovation, and the changing ways individuals build and scale ventures.
Cleveland State University · Information Systems
01
Education
Academic foundations across Information Systems, computing, and technology.
2022
M.S. in Information Systems
Cleveland State University
Network Security · Business Analysis · IT Business Management
2020
B.E. in Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Computer Science · Project Management
2017
Diploma in Information Technology
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Information Technology · Software Development
02
Research
Current work examining how emerging technologies reshape entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture creation.
Manuscripts in preparation
01
AI-Native Solo Ventures: Reconstituting Startup Workforce Structures Through AI-Enabled Capabilities
Shradha Shinde · Shih-Lun Tseng
Conference manuscript in preparation
Develops a conceptual perspective on how AI-enabled capabilities allow solo entrepreneurs to substitute traditional startup workforce functions across the entrepreneurial lifecycle.
02
Digital GenAI Solo Entrepreneurs: Reconstituting Venture Creation Through AI-Enabled Capabilities
Shradha Shinde · Shih-Lun Tseng · Iftikhar U. Sikder
Manuscript in preparation
A PRISMA-guided systematic literature review examining Generative AI, solo entrepreneurship, digital entrepreneurship, innovation, and frugal resourcefulness.
Research experience
2023 - 2025
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University · Dr. Deepa Iyer
Crowdsourcing in open-source software development, literature synthesis, research planning, and manuscript development.
2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University · Dr. Timothy Arndt
Blockchain applications in software requirements engineering and Agile development.
2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University · Dr. Timothy Arndt
Blockchain and smart-contract applications in higher education.
2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University · Dr. Janine Spears
Cybersecurity, network security risks, security awareness, survey development, and research design.
2021
Summer Research Intern
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow · Dr. Kshitij Awasthi
Strategic alliance selection in the technology sector and interdisciplinary literature synthesis.
03
Teaching
Teaching and instructional experience across Information Systems and applied technology.
2025 · 2026
Part-Time Instructor
Cleveland State University
Instructor of Record for IST 203 - Spreadsheet Skills & Applications, integrating spreadsheet modeling, business analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
2023 - Present
Graduate Assistant · Instructional Support
Cleveland State University
Supported undergraduate and graduate Information Systems courses through classroom, laboratory, grading, tutoring, and instructional assistance.
04
Selected Academic Projects
Selected interdisciplinary work connecting technology with entrepreneurship, healthcare, and venture outcomes.
2025
AI-Based Diagnosis of Autism and Neurological Conditions
Research Project
Collaborative research exploring how AI and deep-learning techniques applied to medical imaging can support early diagnosis of neurological conditions.
2025 - 2026
Founder Gender and Venture Outcomes
Research Project
Collaborative study examining founder gender in relation to venture funding, exits, and innovation performance using venture capital datasets.
2023 - Present
From Zero to One: How Solo Digital Entrepreneurs Leverage Generative AI for Business Growth
Research Project
Ongoing research examining the conceptual foundations of Digital GenAI Solo Entrepreneurs and AI-enabled solo venture creation.
05
Academic Service
Academic service, reviewing, judging, and instructional support.
2026
Judge
Choose Ohio First Poster Symposium
2025
Ad Hoc Reviewer
European Conference on Information Systems
2024 - 2026
Graduate Assistant
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
06
Selected Honors
Selected academic recognition, scholarships, and distinctions.
Monte Ahuja Endowed Scholarship
Information Systems Department Scholarship
Graduate Research Scholarship Award
Beta Gamma Sigma
Startup Vikes · Innovative Tech Entrepreneur