Francesco Di Lorenzo

Francesco Di Lorenzo is Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation. His research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals through studies of innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurial finance. International collaborations span European research networks focused on knowledge transfer and venture capital.

Research examines:

• Corporate venture capital investment strategies
• Digital transformation of entrepreneurial processes
• Knowledge mobility in innovation systems
• Startup-corporate partnership dynamics

Publications analyze how investment timing and multi-corporate involvement impact startup success, with recent work exploring digital-age corporate entrepreneurship frameworks. Research employs large-scale datasets to track inventor mobility and knowledge flows across organizational boundaries.

Media engagement includes podcast discussions on corporate venture capital best practices. Teaches courses in strategic innovation management and entrepreneurial finance at graduate levels.