Maximilian Scheu

Dr. Maximilian Scheu is a Researcher in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Startups at the University of Hohenheim, where he has been a research associate since February 2021. He actively supports students and scientists in their startup endeavors through the InnoGreenhouse, the university's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and facilitates the Startup Garage Hohenheim program.

His educational background includes a B.Sc. in International Management and dual master’s degrees—M.Sc. and Master of Management Science—in Management and Corporate Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, obtained from the University of Hohenheim and Tongji University Shanghai.

Maximilian's research centers on international entrepreneurship, innovation adoption, cultural influences on entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He also contributes voluntarily to cross-border innovation and startup exchange between Germany and China, aligning his practical engagement with his academic interests.

The recent publications highlight a strong thematic focus on critical and systemic aspects of entrepreneurship, including the role of entrepreneurship in academia, international entrepreneurial behavior, and a critique of the 'unicorn' startup culture. These works span journals in business research, international entrepreneurship, and venture insights, indicating a robust scholarly presence in the field.

• From chalkboard to boardroom: Unveiling the role of entrepreneurship in bolstering academic achievement among professors (2024)
• Explorers of the twenty-first century? A systematic literature review of the scholarship on international entrepreneurs from developed economies (2023)
• Chasing mythical creatures – A (not-so-sympathetic) critique of entrepreneurship's obsession with unicorn startups (2023)

Maximilian is involved in advising and supporting early-stage ventures through the InnoGreenhouse and Startup Garage Hohenheim, though no formal PhD or master’s students are listed. There are no scientific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text.

He is affiliated with the Entrepreneurship Research Group at the University of Hohenheim and contributes to both research and technology transfer activities through the InnoGreenhouse, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial development.