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Research visit in Stanford by PhD candidate Elisa Sauerbier

From September to December 2025, IFM doctoral researcher Elisa Sauerbier is spending a research stay at Stanford University (USA) as part of the prestigious SCANCOR Visiting Scholar Program, an international hub for cutting-edge research in organization and management studies.

MCEI at Q-Summit 2025 – A Recap!

After two packed days of workshops, talks, networking, and inspiring startup showcases, Q-Summit 2025 has come to an end!

Research by Baris Istipliler is published in British Journal of Management

The article investigates how information acquisition and processing activities driven by environmental dynamism influence entrepreneurial orientation and venture performance.

Dr. Istipliler has been appointed as an Associate Editor of JSBM

The Journal of Small Business Management is a renowned outlet specializing in research on small business management and entrepreneurship.

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Dr. Baris Istipliler awarded Add-on Fellowship for Interdisciplinary Economics

Provided by the Joachim Herz Foundation, the Add-on Fellowships offer financial support for research activities as well as networking events on topics such as career development and transfer activities.

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Review of the “Impact investing & measurement” conference

Two-day conference in Mannheim strengthened the exchange between science and practice on impact investing and impact measurement.

Credit: Oana Szekely

Impact Investing & Measurement: Bridging Research and Practice – Join Our Two-Day Conference

Discover the latest trends in impact investing and impact measurement at a dynamic two-day conference in Mannheim. Network with experts, present your research, and gain practical insights from leading academics and practitioners.

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Guest lecture by Volocopter in management lecture

Volocopter inspires students in the MAN 301 course with insights into strategies and innovations in urban air mobility.

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New publication by Dr Baris Istipliler in the Journal of Management Studies

The article entitled ‘Navigating Environmental Threats to New Ventures: A Regulatory Fit Approach to Bricolage‘ addresses the direct and indirect role of entrepreneurs’ dispositional regulatory focus on their bricolage activities.

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New Generation – New Vision

As part of the “New Generation New Vision” series, founder Simon Engelhorn will be coming to the ifm on 23 July 2024.