About
高建 (Gao Jian) is a Professor and doctoral supervisor at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Academic Committee and Director of the G20 Entrepreneurship Research Center. His prior leadership roles include Party Committee Secretary (2014–2019), Vice Dean (2012–2015), and Department Director. He holds visiting scholar credentials from Stanford University and MIT.
Education:
- 2004: Visiting Scholar, Stanford University Graduate School of Management
- 2000: Visiting Scholar, MIT Sloan School of Management
- 1997: Visiting Scholar, MIT Sloan School of Management
- 1996: PhD, Tsinghua University
Research Interests: Gao Jian specializes in venture capital, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and corporate transformation. His recent work explores G20 entrepreneurship policies, technology-driven ventures, sustainable business models, and digital innovation. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, psychology, and policy analysis to address global entrepreneurial challenges.
Publications: His research spans empirical studies on entrepreneurial psychology, innovation ecosystems, venture financing, and policy impacts. Articles frequently analyze China's entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing job creation, technology commercialization, and cross-border investment trends. Longitudinal and large-scale datasets underpin his work on startup success factors and ecosystem development.
Awards & Honors:
- 2021–2020: Tsinghua SEM EMBA/Executive Education Teaching Excellence Awards
- 2020: National First-Class Undergraduate Course (co-led)
- 2019: Outstanding Master’s Thesis Supervisor
- 2018: National Education Award (Second Prize), Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor
- 2017: Beijing Education Award (First & Second Prize)
- 2014: Best Paper Award (China Strategy Forum)
- 2013: National Research Award (Third Prize)
- 2007: Ministry of Education ‘New Century Talent’
Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses across undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, and executive programs, including Entrepreneurial Management, Venture Capital, and Corporate Control. Recognized for mentoring excellence, he received Tsinghua’s Outstanding Thesis Supervisor awards (2018–2019) and led the design of nationally accredited curricula.
Leadership: As Director of the G20 Entrepreneurship Research Center, he coordinates international policy analyses and promotes best practices in entrepreneurship ecosystems. The center’s outputs include comparative studies and global reports influencing G20 policy frameworks.
