Dr. Fabian Braesemann is a Departmental Research Lecturer in AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, and an Associate Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub. He is also an Associated Researcher at the Einstein Center Digital Future in Berlin and Managing Director and Co-Founder of DWG Data Science Company. Departmental Research Lecturer, Oxford Internet Institute (2022–present) Research Associate, OII (2019–2022) Data Scientist, OII (2017–2019) PhD, Vienna University of Economics and Business Studies in Economics, Berlin, Warsaw, Vienna His research focuses on complexity economics and the application of network and data science to understand startup ecosystems, labor markets, platform economies, housing markets, and legal networks. He leads the Science of Startups Initiative, which aims to identify evidence-based drivers of startup success and promote innovation through scientific entrepreneurship workshops. His work emphasizes the importance of complex systems thinking in public and policy discourse. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in analyzing the societal and economic impacts of AI, remote work, and digital platforms. His research spans behavioral economics, data mining, and network analysis, with applications in real estate, tourism, and global labor markets. Key themes include polarization, trust, innovation, and digital transformation. Dr. Braesemann actively engages with policymakers and the public through media, opinion pieces, and public events, advocating for data-driven solutions to global challenges. Winner and Losers of Generative AI in Freelance Markets (2025) Impact of Founder Personalities on Startup Success (2023) Global Polarisation of Remote Work (2022) CoRisk-Index for Industry Risk during Pandemic (2022) He advises on innovation and entrepreneurship through the Science of Startups Initiative and collaborates with institutions, incubators, and innovation offices to help researchers launch spin-out companies. No formal grant details are listed, but his projects are active and widely disseminated. He is involved in multiple research groups and public outreach efforts, including podcasts and media appearances. Dr. Braesemann leads the Science of Startups Initiative and collaborates with the Digital Economic Security Lab and other research groups at the OII. He also maintains strong ties with research institutions in Germany and Austria.











