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Overcoming the Cold-Start Problem: the key to successful AI strategies

14 November 2023
In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a significant challenge that organizations face is the "cold-start problem" in nascent AI strategies. This issue, central to the development and implementation of AI, is intricately linked to the concept of data network effects (NEs). The research reveals that the success of emerging AI-led strategies is critically dependent on these data NEs, which are qualitatively different from traditional network effects.

Pioneering revenue models for digital servitization: a comprehensive framework for value capture

13 November 2023
In the era of digital transformation, manufacturing companies are shifting their business models from traditional product sales to advanced service contracts, a process known as "digital servitization". Groundbreaking research provides a comprehensive framework for designing new revenue models for digital services, offering valuable insights for companies navigating this complex transition.

Navigating the present and future of innovation: Marie Bemler’s doctoral exploration

10 November 2023
Marie Bemler has recently marked a significant milestone in her academic journey, having successfully defended her doctoral thesis at the Stockholm School of Economics. Her research, encapsulated in “The Present Future,” provides a detailed exploration of how future anticipations, developed through path creation, exert a profound influence on present innovation activities, with a spotlight on radical innovations like self-driving vehicles.

Understanding the Role of Place in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Insights from Dr. Mary Kathleen F. Burke

09 November 2023
Pioneering Insights into the Heart of Entrepreneurship: How does the place we are in shape the way we innovate and do business? Dr. Mary Kathleen F. Burke’s dissertation unveils the powerful influence of location on entrepreneurial activities, revealing that where we are matters just as much as what we do.

Mastering the digital age: the unique resources of family-owned Mittelstand firms

08 November 2023
Family-owned Mittelstand firms, often seen as the backbone of global economic growth, face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Recent research investigates how these firms can leverage their unique resources, including family historical capital, family venture capital, and family collaborative capital, to successfully navigate the digital landscape.

Navigating the digital transformation: the ambidexterity challenge in law firms

07 November 2023
In an era of rapid digitalization, established law firms are grappling with the challenge of embracing new technologies while maintaining their traditional practices. This article explores a recent study that investigates the barriers preventing law firms from fully leveraging digitalization and the concept of ambidexterity, which involves balancing the exploration of new digital opportunities with the exploitation of existing business models.

Transforming innovation failures into strategic assets: a deep dive with Dr. Peter Nandor Popovics

30 October 2023
In the challenging world of innovation, failure is often perceived as a setback. But what if it could be turned into a strategic asset? In his dissertation, Dr. Peter Nandor Popovics unveils the hidden potential of failed ventures and innovation projects, demonstrating how resources derived from failures, including but not limited to lessons learned, can evolve into invaluable building blocks for future entrepreneurial and innovation success.

Bridging the digital divide: overcoming barriers to digital health platforms for the elderly

25 October 2023
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the elderly often find themselves left behind, struggling to navigate the complexities of digital health platforms. This article explores a recent study that identifies the key barriers preventing the elderly from adopting and using digital health platforms and suggests ways to overcome these obstacles.

Data sustainability: navigating the future of data governance across generations

25 October 2023
In the era of big data, the concept of data sustainability is emerging as a critical aspect of data governance. This article explores a recent academic paper that delves into the concept of data sustainability, its importance in data infrastructures, and its implications for long-term knowledge discoveries.

Unleashing innovation: a new taxonomy of competition-based approaches for policymakers

25 October 2023
In an era where innovation is the key to economic growth and societal advancement, understanding how policymakers can stimulate this process is crucial. New research presents a comprehensive taxonomy of competition-based approaches that policymakers can use to foster external knowledge search and innovation.