Irēna Vaivode

Dr. Irēna Vaivode is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Riga Technical University's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management, specializing in innovation, technology, and modern business models. She holds a Doctor of Science degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship (2022) from RTU, a Master's in Business Administration (1998) from Riga Business School, and a physics teacher qualification equivalent to a Master's degree (1986).

• Current affiliation: Riga Technical University
• Prior experience: Engineer at Riga Microdevices Scientific Research Institute, tourism industry professional

Her research focuses on entrepreneurial mindset development, business opportunity identification, and global business strategies. She actively participates in research projects and has published in areas related to born-global companies and business model innovation.

As a researcher, she has contributed to academic literature through publications in conference proceedings and peer-reviewed journals like Trends Economics and Management. Her work connects entrepreneurship theory with practical business applications.