Andrew Isaak
Andrew Isaak
Assistant Professor
University of Wuppertal
Visiting Professor of Business (2025–2026)
EM Strasbourg Business School
Research
I am an academic researcher in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable business, with a particular interest in digital entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurial finance, and sustainability transitions. My work combines theory-driven empirical research with strong practical relevance.
My current main affiliation is with the University of Wuppertal. Previously, I held a recent appointment at WU Vienna and continued teaching there through March while also supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses. I have also taught at Mannheim Business School and served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley.
Job Market Paper
Isaak, A., Istipliler, B., Bort, S., & Woywode, M.
Regulation, Corruption and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Insights from Bitcoin Trading and Platform Founding between 2011 and 2023.
Organization Science (forthcoming; ABS 4*, VHB A+)
Selected Highlights
- ∼ €48.8k Fit for Funding Fellowship (VHB & Dr. Werner Jackstädt Foundation) for a project on AI and sustainability
- Research Award, WU Vienna (2025)
- PhD (Dr. rer. pol., magna cum laude), University of Mannheim
- Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley
- Teaching experience in English and German
- International teaching experience across Germany, Austria, France, South Korea, Sweden, China, and the UK
- Research and reviewing activity spanning entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and information systems
Research Interests
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence and Organizations
- Sustainable Innovation and Circular Economy
- Entrepreneurial Finance and Crowdfunding
- Regulation and Legitimacy in New Digital Markets
Contact
Email: isaak@wiwi.uni-wuppertal.de
ORCID: 0000-0001-5822-4355
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