Kai Becker

Kai Becker is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Management and Organisation, within the School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on social networks, entrepreneurial passion dynamics, and startup ecosystems. He previously conducted PhD research at the University of Amsterdam.

• Education: PhD candidate at University of Amsterdam

Key research interests include understanding how peer networks influence entrepreneurial behavior, particularly in startup accelerators. He explores contagion effects of passion, homophily in team formation, and digital transformation of networks during crises like the pandemic.

Teaches courses on Entrepreneurial Strategy, Quantitative Research Methods, and SAM Programmes in the School of Business and Economics. Active in collaborative research on global entrepreneurial networks and innovation ecosystems.