Joey van Angeren

Dr. Joey van Angeren is an Associate Professor at the KIN Center for Digital Innovation within the School of Business and Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Innovation Management from Eindhoven University of Technology, an MSc (cum laude) in Business Informatics from Utrecht University, and a BSc in Information Science from Utrecht University. His research focuses on the intersection of strategy and technology, particularly digital platforms, with publications in journals like Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science. He has been recognized with multiple Best Reviewer Awards from the Academy of Management's TIM Division (2018, 2019, 2024) and his dissertation was a finalist for the Best Dissertation Award.

Research interests include platform ecosystems, competitive strategy, and optimal distinctiveness in digital markets. He teaches courses on digital innovation, information systems, and research methods, including 'Introduction to Digital Innovation' and 'Analyzing Digital Data in Business Research'.

• Education:
  • PhD in Innovation Management, Eindhoven University of Technology
  • MSc (cum laude) in Business Informatics, Utrecht University
  • BSc in Information Science, Utrecht University
• Projects: Active in the EDIH NWNL project focusing on SME digitalization, AI transformation, and High Performance Computing.
• Awards: 3 Best Reviewer Awards (TIM Division, Academy of Management), Dissertation Finalist (2020), and Student Paper Award (2016).
• Grants: Multiple grants including Best Reviewer recognitions and project funding.

His research explores platform governance, venture capital impacts, and complementor dynamics. Recent articles analyze M&A activity in platform ecosystems, moral motives in governance, and optimal revenue model strategies. He actively participates in workshops and lectures on AI and digital innovation.