Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy

Ayman El Tarabishy

Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy is a Teaching Professor at the George Washington University School of Business, President of ICSB, and Chief Editor of the Journal for Small Business Management.

About

About This Site

The official online home of Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy — an internationally recognized scholar, educator, and thought leader in entrepreneurship, small business management, and humane entrepreneurship. This platform brings together his academic research, published articles, news commentary, books, awards, and public speaking engagements into a single, accessible hub.

Research & Scholarship

Peer-reviewed publications and the latest findings in entrepreneurship, sourced from Google Scholar.

News & Commentary

Curated insights on entrepreneurship, SME trends, leadership, innovation, ESG, and sustainable growth.

Books

Author of influential works on the future of business schools and humane entrepreneurship.

Awards & Recognition

Honors earned over a distinguished career spanning more than two decades in academia and practice.

ICSB Leadership

President and CEO of the International Council for Small Business — the oldest and largest organization devoted to small business worldwide.

Global Community

A resource for researchers, students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and journalists across the international small business community.

Humane Entrepreneurship

An approach that places people and purpose at the center of enterprise. This site is continually updated to reflect new research, upcoming events, and emerging conversations in the field — built and maintained by Dr. El Tarabishy's team in collaboration with the George Washington University School of Business and the ICSB.

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