Master Thesis on Organizational Design of Corporate Ventures

The master thesis “Organizational Design of Corporate Ventures in the Energy Industry” addresses corporate venturing as a cooperative innovation strategy, specifically in the energy supply industry. Here is the abstract: The energy transition and the resulting business environment characterized by environmental dynamics and order uncertainty are currently pushing Western European energy companies to the limits…

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Master Thesis on Market Entry and Growth Strategies of Scaleups

The master thesis “Market Entry and Growth Strategies of Scaleups in Capital-intensive Industries” investigates what different market entry and growth strategies for scaleups in capital-intensive industries exist. Here is the abstract: Scaleups, delineated by their swift growth trajectory, substantially influence innovation, economic advancement, and competitive prowess. Nevertheless, the transformation into a mature enterprise is intricate…

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Master Thesis on Company Building

The master thesis “Success Factors of Corporate Company Building in Energy Utilities” addresses corporate company building as a new approach to corporate entrepreneurship, specifically in the energy supply industry. Here is the abstract: The thesis answers two research questions: How does corporate company building differ from other approaches such as corporate venture capital, accelerators, and…

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ESTT at the EGOS Colloquium 2023, Cagliari

ESTT members contributed to the European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium 2023, Cagliari with the following paper: Governance of b2b marketplaces in nascent markets

Workshop on Digital Platforms

ESTT member G. Reischauer co-organized the workshop “The New Faces and Interfaces of Digital Platforms”. The workshop discussed papers from colleagues around the globe on platform organizations, covering topics such as digital platforms’ non-market strategies, platform growth in carsharing, platform governance, platform work, online communities, and platforms’ impact on sustainability.

Workshop on Sustainability Transition in the Private Sector

ESTT member A. Engelmann organized two paper sessions with the theme “Accelerating the Sustainability Transition in the Private Sector: Strategies & Business Models”. The workshops discussed papers from colleagues around the globe and delved into the intricacies of driving sustainable practices within the private sector, discussing actionable strategies and business models that pave the way…

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ESTT at the IWSE 2023

ESTT member C. Bruck participated in the 8th International Workshop on the Sharing Economy (IWSE 2023) in Vienna, from 22nd-23rd of May 2023. Governance of B2B marketplaces in nascent industrial markets.

Innovation Talk “Foresight in the Energy Industry”

This Innovation Talk with the title “Best Practices Foresight in the Energy Industry” was held by Patrick Rammerstorfer, Managing Director at Pro Active GmbH and was held physically at the Climate Lab from Wien Energie. He has been a passionate entrepreneur for almost 30 years. For over 20 years, he has been an expert in…

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ESTT at the AESW 2023

ESTT member C. Bruck participated in the 10th Austrian Early Scholars Workshop in Management (AESW 2023) in Graz, from 4th-5th of May 2023. Governance of B2B marketplaces in nascent industrial markets.