Daniel Schallmo

Prof. Dr. Daniel Schallmo is a faculty member at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, holding the position of Professor für Digitale Transformation und Entrepreneurship. He leads the Master Digitale Transformation und Global Entrepreneurship program and heads the Institut für Entrepreneurship, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit, while also being part of the Institut für Digitale Transformation. His academic focus lies in digital leadership, entrepreneurial ecosystems, sustainability, and business model innovation. Research interests include digital transformation strategies, startup ecosystems, and the integration of sustainability into technological advancements.

His work emphasizes the 'VUCA' world (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) and explores roles such as Innovator, Mentor, and Coordinator in digital leadership. Recent articles highlight themes like twin transitions (digital and sustainability), entrepreneurial ecosystems in Berlin, and digital maturity models for SMEs.

Prof. Schallmo contributes to academic discourse through interdisciplinary frameworks, such as the Sustainability-enabled Assessment Framework for Digital Technologies (SAFT) and the TOSC-model for holistic digital implementation. His research bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in transforming business models and fostering innovation in sectors like healthcare and fintech.