Dinusha Costa
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
Adelaide Business School
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Dinusha Costa is a PhD Candidate at the University of Adelaide Business School, specializing in research at the intersection of entrepreneurship and social psychology. His work explores the psychological processes entrepreneurs experience after exiting business ventures they once built.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, it is common for entrepreneurs to leave their ventures for various reasons. Serial and habitual entrepreneurs, in particular, often navigate multiple venture exits throughout their careers. However, current research provides limited insight into the psychological journey entrepreneurs undergo during these transitions and how it shapes their future entrepreneurial endeavours.
Dinusha’s research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of post-venture processes, examining why some entrepreneurs are motivated to embark on new ventures while others are not. His findings aim to bridge critical gaps in the literature, offering valuable perspectives on post-venture entrepreneurial behaviours.
In addition to his academic research career, Dinusha brings 18 years of professional business consulting experience, working closely with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. This hands-on experience has deeply informed his research, ensuring its practical relevance to real-world entrepreneurial challenges.
Dinusha Costa is a PhD Candidate at the University of Adelaide Business School, specializing in research at the intersection of entrepreneurship and social psychology. His work explores the psychological processes entrepreneurs experience after exiting business ventures they once built.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, it is common for entrepreneurs to leave their ventures for various reasons. Serial and habitual entrepreneurs, in particular, often navigate multiple venture exits throughout their careers. However, current research provides limited insight into the psychological journey entrepreneurs undergo during these transitions and how it shapes their future entrepreneurial endeavours.
Dinusha’s research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of post-venture processes, examining why some entrepreneurs are motivated to embark on new ventures while others are not. His findings aim to bridge critical gaps in the literature, offering valuable perspectives on post-venture entrepreneurial behaviours.
In addition to his academic research career, Dinusha brings 18 years of professional business consulting experience, working closely with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. This hands-on experience has deeply informed his research, ensuring its practical relevance to real-world entrepreneurial challenges.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - 2024 Academic Tutor/Marker University of Adelaide 2015 - ongoing Business Consultant Kumon Australia & New Zealand 2013 - 2015 Assistant Manager - New Business Development Kumon Asia and Oceania -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Japanese Can read, write, speak and understand spoken Sinhala; Sinhalese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2009 - 2010 University of Birmingham United Kingdom Master of Science - Economic Competitiveness & International Business 2001 - 2005 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Japan Bachelor of Business Administration -
Research Interests
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2025 Costa, C. (2025). The role of individual self-concept in the entrepreneurial journey: A systematic review and research agenda. In The role of individual self-concept in the entrepreneurial journey: A systematic review and research agenda. 2023 Costa, C. (2023). The role of individual self-concept in the entrepreneurial journey: A systematic review and research agenda. In Australian Consortium for Entrepreneurship Research Excellence. University of Queensland.
2021 to 2024 - Academic Tutor/ Marker at the University of Adelaide
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