Igors Skute

Igors Skute is an Assistant Professor in the field of Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Management. He is actively engaged in research related to university spinoffs, entrepreneurial decision-making, dynamic capabilities, and digital transformation, particularly in the context of the metaverse. His work bridges technology and business innovation.

Research Interests: His research spans entrepreneurship, technology management, and organizational development. Key areas include early-stage university spinoffs, effectuation vs. causation in decision-making, dynamic capabilities in consulting, and the application of text mining and topic modeling in understanding innovation processes. He applies both qualitative and computational methods in his studies.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2024) focus on university spinoffs, entrepreneurial competence, and metaverse-driven business value. The works reflect a strong emphasis on qualitative and configurational methods (e.g., fsQCA), as well as data-driven approaches like text mining. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects business, technology, and social sciences.

Scientific Activities:

• Invited talk: 'From idea to market' (2019)
• Oral presentation: 'Discovering the Early-stage University Spin-off Composition' (2018)

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant details are listed, his involvement in PhD-level research outputs and conference contributions suggests engagement in academic mentoring and collaborative research projects.

Labs and Teams: No specific lab or research team affiliations are mentioned in the provided text. However, his collaborative publications indicate participation in multidisciplinary research networks focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.