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Dr. Maria Gradillas is a Senior Researcher at ETH Zurich's Chair of Entrepreneurship, focusing on technological change and sustainable development. Her work examines digital innovation processes, ESG implementation in organizations, and strategic practices for environmental governance. She co-founded Vital Designs, a startup leveraging digital technologies and recycled materials for eco-friendly designs.
Education: PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Imperial College Business School and MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London. Formerly worked in finance before transitioning to academia.
Teaching: Instructs Scaling New Ventures & Sustainable Business Models in the CAS ELTV program.
Research emphasizes innovation ecosystems, technology startups, and collaboration strategies. Her articles explore digitization frameworks, ESG adoption in real estate, and collective actors in emerging industries like smart grids.
Key Contributions include analyzing UK gas industry transitions and ESG practices in financial sectors. Her work bridges entrepreneurship, technology, and sustainability for actionable organizational strategies.
