Geertjan Beekman

Geertjan Beekman is a Lecturer and External PhD Candidate at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics, within the Management and Organisation department. His research focuses on quantifying success and failure factors in corporate ventures, startups, and projects using self-learning mathematical algorithms. He teaches a variety of courses, including 'Strategy, Control and Design', 'Strategic and Organizational Change', and 'Entrepreneurship in Action'.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Entrepreneurial Strategy
• Entrepreneurship in Analytics and AI
• New Venture Creation
• Business Research Methods
• People in Business & Society

He advises Bachelor, PreMaster, and Master students but no specific advisee names are listed. No scientific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided information. His research integrates quantitative methods with organizational dynamics, exploring algorithmic approaches to strategic decision-making.