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Matthias Qian serves as Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track) at ESMT Berlin. Previously, he held teaching positions at the Saïd Business School of the University of Oxford where he taught Big Data and AI, Financial Econometrics, and Econometrics courses across multiple programs. He earned his DPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford and has established himself as a leading researcher at the intersection of AI, organizational structure, and entrepreneurship.
- Current Position: Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at ESMT Berlin
- Previous Affiliation: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- Education: DPhil in Economics, University of Oxford
Dr. Qian's research explores how organizations harness technological innovations—particularly AI—to enhance performance and adaptability. His work examines how internal structures, roles, and strategies shape successful AI adoption, revealing that organizational design, top management composition, and early technological commitments significantly influence firms' ability to scale AI solutions. His research spans entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the future of work, with a particular focus on how AI transforms organizational structures and job roles.
His groundbreaking work on AI translators—multidisciplinary experts who bridge business and technology expertise—demonstrates how these roles reduce coordination costs in organizations adopting AI. His research shows that venture-capital-funded startups post over four times as many AI translator job postings as incumbent firms, and that the strategic use of AI translators positively impacts startup performance, including successful initial public offerings.
- Best Paper Award at SMS Annual Meeting
- Best Paper Award at AoM Annual Meeting
- Master of Financial Economics teaching award
As Director of the Oxford COVID-19 Impact Monitor, Dr. Qian provided critical mobility insights for UK policymakers during the pandemic, with his work featured in major media outlets including The Telegraph, The Guardian, BBC News, and The Daily Mail. He has also contributed to significant policy projects including the ESRC-funded Mapping the LawTech ecosystem and the UK Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Potential to 2040 report.
