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David Wunder serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Management Studies at Aalto University School of Business, with additional affiliation to the Entrepreneurship Unit (ENTU). His academic credentials include a Doctor of Technology in Industrial Management (awarded June 30, 2025) and a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (awarded April 30, 2016).
Dr. Wunder's research centers on venture capital with specialized focus on sustainable innovation and cross-border applications. His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable economic growth and responsible production. The research fingerprint analysis reveals his strongest expertise in Venture Capital (100%), Startup ecosystems (41%), and Green Innovation (25%), with substantial contributions to understanding Investors (20%), Sustainable Development (20%), and Internationalization (20%) within entrepreneurial contexts.
Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) shows a clear research trajectory evolving from general venture capital topics toward specialized applications in sustainable and cross-border contexts. His work increasingly examines how corporate venture capital can authentically support green innovation rather than merely engaging in greenwashing, and how cross-border investments facilitate complementary resource sharing for sustainable ventures.
With an impressive portfolio of 490 research projects spanning from 2019 to 2025 (including 129 projects in 2023 and 175 publications in 2024), Dr. Wunder demonstrates exceptional research productivity. His work connects venture capital mechanisms with sustainability imperatives, addressing critical questions about whether corporate venture capital genuinely advances green innovation or merely serves as marketing veneer.
