Daehyun Kim

Daehyun Kim is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research since May 2023. His research focuses on entrepreneurship and firms' innovation strategies, examining how technological innovation and public policies shape startup entry, venture capital investment, and inventor mobility.

Dr. Kim's academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Business and Technology Management, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business (2016-2022)
• Master in Business and Technology Management, KAIST (2016-2022)
• B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University (2008-2014)
• Visiting Ph.D. Student, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management (2021-2022)

Dr. Kim's research centers on understanding how technological innovation and public policies affect entrepreneurial activities and firm strategies. His work particularly examines the impact of digital platforms, automation technologies, and labor market regulations on entrepreneurship patterns. He investigates how access to markets through digital platforms like Craigslist can democratize entrepreneurship, how automation displaces workers into entrepreneurship, and how labor policies like right-to-work laws affect employee entrepreneurship. His research methodology combines rigorous empirical analysis with innovative approaches to measuring technological positioning and entrepreneurial outcomes.

Dr. Kim's publication record reveals a strong focus on contemporary issues at the intersection of technology, labor markets, and entrepreneurship. His recent work examines the impact of digital platforms on local entrepreneurial activities, the relationship between automation and entrepreneurial transitions, and how labor market policies influence employee entrepreneurship. His research spans multiple disciplines including entrepreneurship, innovation management, labor economics, and technology policy, with particular attention to how these forces interact to shape economic opportunities for diverse populations.

Dr. Kim has received numerous recognitions for his scholarly work:

• World Bank Group research grant (2022-2023) for 'The Effects of Government Matching R&D Funds on Tech Startups: The Case of Korea's TIPS Program'
• National Research Funding (NRF) of Korea Fellowship for Social Science Korea (February 2021)
• Amore-Pacific Scholarship from the Association of Korean Management Scholars (August 2021)
• KOSIME Summer Conference Best Paper award (August 2021)
• Asian Society For Entrepreneurship and Innovation Science (ASEIS) Conference Best Paper award (December 2021)
• Science and Technology Policy Institute Fellowship (December 2017)
• KAIST, College of Business Graduate Fellowships (2016-2021)

Dr. Kim has served as a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses at KAIST and Northwestern University, including Social DNA (MBA), Microeconomics Principles, Strategic Management Theory of Technology Innovation, Innovation Management and Strategy, and Technology Management. His teaching experience demonstrates his commitment to academic mentorship and knowledge transfer in the fields of entrepreneurship and technology management. His research has been supported by various funding sources including World Bank Group, National Research Foundation of Korea, and institutional fellowships.

Dr. Kim is actively engaged in the academic community through conference presentations at major venues including the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Strategic Management Society Conference, and DRUID Conference. His current research projects include investigations into how automation affects job transitions to entrepreneurship and the impact of digital platforms on local entrepreneurial ecosystems.