Thomas Rønde

I study value creation in today’s innovation system, where startups drive innovation and incumbents lead commercialization. My research shows how this division of roles influences the radicalness of research projects and the kinds of ventures that emerge. These insights inform innovation policy and policies supporting high-tech entrepreneurship.

I study how high-tech entrepreneurs create and capture value. My research shows how competition over the rents from innovation shapes the projects entrepreneurs pursue and the timing of their exits. These insights have direct implications for entrepreneurship policy, particularly in deep-tech and biotech.