Dr. Nandini Varshney
Assistant Professor, Department of Management, IILM Lodhi Road, New Delhi
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-MGMT-DL-2025-2086
Profile Summary
Experienced researcher-cum-academic in entrepreneurship, currently serving as Assistant Professor at IILM, New Delhi, teaching PGDM programs and developing executive programs in entrepreneurship. Previously worked at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) as a Research Fellow in the AICTE-approved Doctoral Level Fellowship Programme in Management. Teaching and academic contributions span strategy, family business, and new venture creation. Doctoral work included authored case studies (Ivey) and research papers in SSCI/Scopus/ABDC-listed outlets, as well as participation in multiple developmental projects for Government of India and state agencies. At EDII, responsibilities encompassed teaching, training, project implementation, and research. Key research areas include performance measurement in SMEs, family business sustainability, firm-level entrepreneurship, and digital transformation in SMEs. Teaching interests include Family Business, New Venture Creation, and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Small Business
• Business Education
Data Science
• Knowledge Management
• Information & Knowledge Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Small Business
• Business Education
Data Science
• Knowledge Management
• Information & Knowledge Management
Mentorship Offered
Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
• Market Research
• Systematic Literature Review
• Secondary Data Collection
• Gap Analysis
• Feasibility Study
• Technology Scouting
• Scientific and Technical Research
• Market Research
• Systematic Literature Review
• Secondary Data Collection
• Gap Analysis
• Feasibility Study
• Technology Scouting
Work Experience Summary
Assistant Professor at IILM, New Delhi, teaching PGDM programs and developing executive programs in entrepreneurship, with prior experience as Research Fellow at EDII’s Doctoral Level Fellowship Programme. Contributions include teaching (strategy, family business, new venture creation), training, project implementation, and research across government-sponsored development projects.
Institution Name: IILM, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Entrepreneurship / General Management)
Description: Teaching PGDM programs; handling and developing executive programs in entrepreneurship. Teaching areas include strategy, family business, and new venture creation.
Duration: 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad
Job Title: Research Fellow (Doctoral Level Fellowship Programme in Management, AICTE-approved)
Description: Authored case studies (Ivey) and research papers (SSCI/Scopus/ABDC); contributed to developmental projects sponsored by Government of India and state governments; engaged in teaching, training, project implementation, and research.
Duration: 2021–2025
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Entrepreneurship / General Management)
Description: Teaching PGDM programs; handling and developing executive programs in entrepreneurship. Teaching areas include strategy, family business, and new venture creation.
Duration: 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad
Job Title: Research Fellow (Doctoral Level Fellowship Programme in Management, AICTE-approved)
Description: Authored case studies (Ivey) and research papers (SSCI/Scopus/ABDC); contributed to developmental projects sponsored by Government of India and state governments; engaged in teaching, training, project implementation, and research.
Duration: 2021–2025
Educational Summary
Doctoral-level training in management at EDII (Fellow Program in Management, 2021–2025), preceded by MBA (2019–2021) and B.Com (Hons) (2016–2019) from GLA University; senior and secondary schooling completed at St. Francis Inter College.
Institution Name: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad
Degree Title: Fellow Program in Management
Field/Description: Management
Duration: 2021–2025
Institution Name: GLA University, Mathura (UP)
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Business Administration
Duration: 2019–2021
Institution Name: GLA University, Mathura (UP)
Degree Title: B.Com (Hons)
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2016–2019
Institution Name: St. Francis Inter College, Hathras (UP)
Degree Title: Senior Secondary (XII)
Duration: 2016
Institution Name: St. Francis Inter College, Hathras (UP)
Degree Title: Secondary (X)
Duration: 2014
Degree Title: Fellow Program in Management
Field/Description: Management
Duration: 2021–2025
Institution Name: GLA University, Mathura (UP)
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Business Administration
Duration: 2019–2021
Institution Name: GLA University, Mathura (UP)
Degree Title: B.Com (Hons)
Field/Description: Commerce
Duration: 2016–2019
Institution Name: St. Francis Inter College, Hathras (UP)
Degree Title: Senior Secondary (XII)
Duration: 2016
Institution Name: St. Francis Inter College, Hathras (UP)
Degree Title: Secondary (X)
Duration: 2014
Publications Summary
Publications focus on family business sustainability, knowledge management and digital transformation in SMEs, entrepreneurship perspectives, and SME-focused analyses, with outputs in SSCI/ABDC/Scopus-listed journals and Elsevier book chapters, and a Springer conference chapter.
Publications
Title: Impact of Knowledge Transfer and Sharing on Sustainable Family Business Performance: The Mediating Role of Digital Transformation
Journal: The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.70016
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Transitional Entrepreneurship: a Viewpoint
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00601-0
Publication Date: 2025
Title: An Investigation of Factors Towards Family Business Sustainability: Perspective from India, a Developing Economy
Journal: Journal of Family and Economic Issues
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-024-09997-1
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Perspective Article
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00218-8
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Family Business: A Perspective Article
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00081-5
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Combining KM and Technological Innovation
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00286-3
Publication Date: 2024
Title: The Role of Knowledge Management in SMEs’ Performance: A Viewpoint
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00328-5
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Role of Knowledge Management in Small and Medium-Sized Firms
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00212-7
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Start-Up Ecosystem Through the Lens of Action Research
Journal: Springer Nature Singapore (International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing Proceedings)
Publication Date: 2024
Research Paper & Case Study (Under Review)
Title: Siddhachakra Weaving Private Limited: Manage or Diversify
Authors: Varshney, N., Gupta, R., & Dwivedi, A. K.
Year: 2025
Publisher: Ivey Publishing
Description: Developed a teaching case exploring strategic decision-making in a family business. The case examines challenges related to management, diversification, and sustaining legacy while adapting to market dynamics. It provides insights into balancing tradition with innovation for academic and professional learning.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
Title: Significance of SMEs in the Indian Context: Through the Lens of Qualitative Approach
Author(s): Varshney, N.
Conference: 16th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, India
Date: February 26–28, 2025
Title: Start-up Ecosystem through the Lens of Action Research
Author(s): Varshney, N., Dixit, K., & Manna, R.
Conference: 3rd International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing
Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Date: January 11–12, 2024
Title: Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship for Environmental Growth: In the Context of an Emerging Economy
Author(s): Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Agrawal, V., & Dixit, J.
Conference: Infusing Technology in the MSME Sector
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: January 9–10, 2024
Title: Review of Women Entrepreneurship Past, Present, and Future
Author(s): Varshney, N., Dwivedi, A. K., Sanaria, A., & Acharya, S. A.
Conference: POMS International Conference 2023
Venue: XLRI, Jamshedpur
Date: December 4–6, 2023
Title: Identifying the Factors Enabling Success in Transitional Entrepreneurship
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Yadav, V.
Conference: Fourth Annual Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Sponsored Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship
Date: May 30–June 1, 2023
Title: An Empirical Investigation of Factors Affecting Awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Context of Gujarat, India
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Acharya, S. R.
Conference: 15th Biennial Conference, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: February 22–24, 2023
Title: Research Landscape and Future Research Agenda of Women Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Literature Review
Author(s): Varshney, N., Kumar, A., & Mishra, A.
Conference: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs from the Grassroots to Global
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: February 24–25, 2022
Title: Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurship Education at School, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Levels Using Bibliometric Methods
Author(s): Varshney, N.
Conference: Pre-Conference Workshop, 7th Biennial Conference of INDAM
Venue: IIM Rohtak
Date: January 6, 2022
Title: Development of a Model for Rural Incubation to Support Artisans in Gujarat (India)
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Acharya, S. R.
Conference: Third Annual Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Sponsored Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship
Date: June 22–24, 2022
Title: Impact of Knowledge Transfer and Sharing on Sustainable Family Business Performance: The Mediating Role of Digital Transformation
Journal: The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.70016
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Transitional Entrepreneurship: a Viewpoint
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00601-0
Publication Date: 2025
Title: An Investigation of Factors Towards Family Business Sustainability: Perspective from India, a Developing Economy
Journal: Journal of Family and Economic Issues
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-024-09997-1
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Perspective Article
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00218-8
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Family Business: A Perspective Article
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00081-5
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Combining KM and Technological Innovation
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00286-3
Publication Date: 2024
Title: The Role of Knowledge Management in SMEs’ Performance: A Viewpoint
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00328-5
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Role of Knowledge Management in Small and Medium-Sized Firms
Journal: Elsevier eBooks
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13701-3.00212-7
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Start-Up Ecosystem Through the Lens of Action Research
Journal: Springer Nature Singapore (International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing Proceedings)
Publication Date: 2024
Research Paper & Case Study (Under Review)
Title: Siddhachakra Weaving Private Limited: Manage or Diversify
Authors: Varshney, N., Gupta, R., & Dwivedi, A. K.
Year: 2025
Publisher: Ivey Publishing
Description: Developed a teaching case exploring strategic decision-making in a family business. The case examines challenges related to management, diversification, and sustaining legacy while adapting to market dynamics. It provides insights into balancing tradition with innovation for academic and professional learning.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
Title: Significance of SMEs in the Indian Context: Through the Lens of Qualitative Approach
Author(s): Varshney, N.
Conference: 16th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, India
Date: February 26–28, 2025
Title: Start-up Ecosystem through the Lens of Action Research
Author(s): Varshney, N., Dixit, K., & Manna, R.
Conference: 3rd International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing
Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Date: January 11–12, 2024
Title: Sustainable Women Entrepreneurship for Environmental Growth: In the Context of an Emerging Economy
Author(s): Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Agrawal, V., & Dixit, J.
Conference: Infusing Technology in the MSME Sector
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: January 9–10, 2024
Title: Review of Women Entrepreneurship Past, Present, and Future
Author(s): Varshney, N., Dwivedi, A. K., Sanaria, A., & Acharya, S. A.
Conference: POMS International Conference 2023
Venue: XLRI, Jamshedpur
Date: December 4–6, 2023
Title: Identifying the Factors Enabling Success in Transitional Entrepreneurship
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Yadav, V.
Conference: Fourth Annual Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Sponsored Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship
Date: May 30–June 1, 2023
Title: An Empirical Investigation of Factors Affecting Awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Context of Gujarat, India
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Acharya, S. R.
Conference: 15th Biennial Conference, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: February 22–24, 2023
Title: Research Landscape and Future Research Agenda of Women Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Literature Review
Author(s): Varshney, N., Kumar, A., & Mishra, A.
Conference: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs from the Grassroots to Global
Organizer: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Date: February 24–25, 2022
Title: Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurship Education at School, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Levels Using Bibliometric Methods
Author(s): Varshney, N.
Conference: Pre-Conference Workshop, 7th Biennial Conference of INDAM
Venue: IIM Rohtak
Date: January 6, 2022
Title: Development of a Model for Rural Incubation to Support Artisans in Gujarat (India)
Author(s): Varshney, N., & Acharya, S. R.
Conference: Third Annual Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Sponsored Colloquium on Transitional Entrepreneurship
Date: June 22–24, 2022