Danny Soetanto

Dr Danny Soetanto is a Visiting Researcher at Lancaster University Management School, affiliated with the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy. Holding a PhD in Economics of Innovation, his research focuses on academic entrepreneurship, incubation processes, and social capital dynamics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in innovation ecosystems.

In his research, Soetanto explores how entrepreneurial ventures emerge from academic institutions, the role of incubators in fostering innovation, and the impact of social networks on business growth. His studies emphasize strategic configurations in environmental practices and team-level factors in academic spin-offs.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding SME strategic behaviors, absorptive capacity in sustainability contexts, and team dynamics in spin-off ventures. These works appear in journals like European Management Review and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.