Maximilian Goethner

Maximilian Goethner is an Assistant Professor specializing in Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Management. He holds external research positions as a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) since September 2020 and previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena from 2012 to 2021. His research focuses on academic spin-offs, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial behavior, and policy impacts on knowledge transfer.

Key research interests include understanding the dynamics of spin-off creation, evaluating the role of institutional logics in commercialization, and exploring the application of AI in research methodologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering inclusive economic growth and innovation.

Recent publications highlight topics such as early-stage spinoff evaluation processes, the influence of past experience on venture success, and the integration of big data into entrepreneurship research. His work has been recognized with the Runner-up Dorothy Harlow Best Paper Award (2011).

Goethner collaborates internationally, analyzing country-specific factors in workplace automation, private-sector scientist recruitment, and cross-faculty collaboration in academia. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy recommendations for fostering innovative entrepreneurship ecosystems.