Master Thesis on Internationalization Strategies

The master thesis “Internationalization Strategies of Regional Energy Utilities in CEE” investigates internationalization strategies and their internal and external triggers, specifically for regional energy utility companies. Here is the abstract: Internationalization is a critical component of business strategy. This study is a qualitative, interview-based investigation into internationalization strategies and their triggers, emphasizing the case of…

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Innovation Talk “Trends im Management von EV Fleets”

This Innovation Talk with the title “Trends im Management von EV Fleets” was held by Steffen Krautwasser, Head of Global Car Fleet at SAP. The focus of this talk was on contemporary trends surrounding Electric Vehicle (EV) fleets within the framework of end-to-end mobility concepts adopted by businesses. Mr. Krautwasser was talking about the management…

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Innovation Talk “Best Practices für Company Building in der Energiewirtschaft”

This Innovation Talk with the title “Best Practices für Company Building in der Energiewirtschaft” was held by Dr. Lukas Meusburger, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at V_labs, a leading Corporate Venture Builder in Austria.  This talk was held as a panel discussion between Lukas Meusburger, Dr. Franz Zöchbauer (Director Corporate Innovation & New Business bei VERBUND…

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ESTT at the SMS Conference 2023

ESTT members contributed to the 43rd Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, Toronto, with the following paper: Governance of Nascent Platform Ecosystems

Master Thesis on Strategic Positioning

The master thesis “Strategic Positioning of Regional Energy Suppliers” investigates how energy suppliers adapt their strategic positioning and develop new business areas. Here is the abstract: Regional energy suppliers have a decisive role to play in the energy transition. Changing customer needs and the trend towards decentralized and renewable energy generation are forcing energy suppliers…

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Innovation Talk “Trend-/Foresight-/Environmental Analysis”

This Innovation Talk with the title “State-of-the-Art Tools of Trend-/Foresight-/Environmental Analysis” was held by Thomas Boermans, Head of Foresight, Group Strategy, Sustainability & Innovation at E.ON. In this talk, the discussion was about the multifaceted timeframes that energy companies must consider in their operations. The speaker highlighted the immediate need to ensure the reliable operation…

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Master Thesis on Market Entries in the Energy Industry

The master thesis “Market Entries in the Energy Industry: Drivers, Strategies, and Responses” investigates drivers that motivate new entrants to make a market entry in the energy industry, with an emphasis on entrants from other industries. Here is the abstract: This Master’s thesis aims at understanding the drivers that motivate new entrants to make a…

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Master Thesis on Implementation of Sustainability Strategies

The master thesis “Success Factors for the Implementation of Sustainability Strategies in the Energy Industry” identifies factors that enable the successful implementation of sustainability strategies, specifically in the energy industry. Here is the abstract: In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly pressing issue in the energy industry, as this sector is one of the…

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Workshop on Digital Organizing

ESTT member G. Reischauer co-organized the workshop “Digital Organizing: Tacking Stock and Moving Forward”. The workshop debated recent advancements on digital organizing, with a focus on how digital technologies such as platforms and algorithms are reshaping the ways individuals coordinate within and across organizational boundaries. It was further discussed how different theoretical perspectives and methods…

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ESTT at the AOM Meeting 2023 in Boston

ESTT members presented the following papers at the 2023 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting in Boston (USA): “Governance of B2B marketplaces in nascent markets” “Strengthening the identity of incumbent ecosystems after new rival entry” “Business model valuation methods in uncertain environments: A systematic review”