Erkko Autio

London, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Chair in Technology Venturing and Entrepreneurship, Imperial College London

Education

Professor of technology-based venturing, with focus on new firm creation, growth, and internationalisation. Author of Global Entrepreneurship Index. Global expert in startup and innovation ecosystems. Non-executive board member in technology ventures. Advisor to venture capital funds, startup ecosystems, EU Commission, governments, universities, and policy initiatives (usually as member of the advisory board). Experience in new venture strategic planning, entrepreneurial ecosystems, related policy, evaluation and consulting. Interested in global start-ups in high-technology sectors such as ICT. Specialties: Entrepreneurial ecosystems. Innovation ecosystems. New venture strategy and inter...