Brad Ross

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Postdoctoral Researcher at National Bureau of Economic Research

Stanford, California, United States

Overview

Brad Ross is a public economist and a Postdoctoral Researcher at NBER specializing in urban transportation and housing markets. A PhD graduate from Stanfords Graduate School of Business, he develops and uses causal inference methods to study policy impacts. He will join the Wharton School as an Assistant Professor of Real Estate in July 2026.

Outside of his direct research, Brad shows a keen interest in the intersection of technology and social benefit, particularly demonstrated by his support for a digital health startup. This suggests an appreciation for innovative, mission-driven ventures, especially those with family connections.

Unique fact: He previously worked as a research assistant for renowned economist Raj Chetty at Stanford.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Urban Transportation
His core postdoctoral research at NBER focuses on the economic impacts of urban transport policies, including ride-hailing and congestion pricing.
Housing Markets
A primary area of his economic research, focusing on affordability, housing development, and the effects of local zoning regulations.
Causal Inference
He not only applies but also develops advanced econometric and industrial organization methods to establish cause-and-effect in his research.

Media Appearances

Brad has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Postdoctoral Researcher at National Bureau of Economic Research
9-2019 - 6-2025
Graduate Student Researcher at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
6-2018 - 9-2018
Research Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
6-2017 - 9-2017
Data Engineering Intern at Facebook
8-2016 - 9-2017
Research Assistant at Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research

Education

2019 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
9-2019 - 12-2021
Master of Science - MS from Stanford University

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Exp : 7 Location : Stanford, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Postdoctoral Researcher at National Bureau of Economic Research
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Insights For Selling To Brad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brad is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brad

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brad move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Brad take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Brad

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