Tommy Larsson Segerlind

Tommy Larsson Segerlind is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Department of Business Administration, Södertörn University, within the Institute of Social Sciences. He holds additional roles as Pro-Dean, Chair of the Education Committee, and Vice-Dean of the Faculty Board. His research focuses on sustainable development in island communities, entrepreneurship, and innovation processes, particularly analyzing venture team dynamics and their impact on innovation. He co-authored the book Tetra: The Story of the Rausing Dynasty, exploring family business strategies.

• Roles: Academic Administrator, Researcher, Teacher
• Affiliations: Swedish Network for Island Research (SNIR), Södertörn University

His work integrates social science perspectives with practical challenges faced by archipelago entrepreneurs. Current projects emphasize contextual factors influencing firm survival and sustainable development in peripheral regions. Recent studies include pandemic impacts on island tourism and wind-powered shipping innovation. He has been recognized as an Excellent Teacher for pedagogical contributions.

Research themes show a focus on venture team composition (e.g., gender roles, trust dynamics), brand strategy in startups, and long-term innovation trajectories. His scholarship bridges historical business analysis and contemporary entrepreneurial challenges, often using comparative case studies across industries and regions.