Jan Brinckmann

Jan Brinckmann is a Full Professor in the Department of General Management and Strategy at Esade School of Business Administration and Management. He leads the Research Group on Entrepreneurial Initiative (GRIE) and has an extensive research portfolio focusing on entrepreneurship, new venture creation, and strategic management.

His research interests center on entrepreneurial action, business planning, strategic flexibility in new ventures, and the relationship between human capital and entrepreneurial success. Professor Brinckmann's work explores how entrepreneurs respond to exogenous shocks, develop strategic orientations, and leverage resources effectively in uncertain environments.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on entrepreneurship research, with particular attention to meta-analyses of business planning effectiveness, strategic flexibility in new ventures, and entrepreneurial decision-making under uncertainty. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

Professor Brinckmann currently leads several significant research projects, including CyLH2Valley (focusing on clean hydrogen economy development) and INNORES (examining resource acquisition strategies of innovative ventures). He has also directed the Research Group on Entrepreneurial Initiative (GRIE) since 2017, which has become a prominent center for entrepreneurship research.

As Principal Investigator on multiple funded projects from organizations like AGAUR and MINECO, he has established himself as a leading researcher in entrepreneurial studies. His work shows strong citation impact, with several publications receiving over 70 citations in Scopus.

Professor Brinckmann maintains an active research profile with consistent publication output since 2005, demonstrating his sustained contribution to the field of entrepreneurship and strategic management.