Prof. Dr. Dr. Sascha Kraus
My professorship is called:
Family Business & Entrepreneurial Orientation (Faculty III)
This is what my research is about:
I mainly conduct empirical research on how entrepreneurial thinking and behavior – known as Entrepreneurial Orientation – can strengthen organizations in times of change. I focus on innovation, proactiveness, and risk-taking, as well as the impact of digital transformation on business strategies across companies of all sizes and ages.
That’s what fascinates me most about my field of research:
I am fascinated by how organizations operate under uncertainty - and how entrepreneurial mindsets help to actively shape digital and structural change.
I chose to come to the University of Siegen because:
Siegen is my academic home. I completed my business studies here over twenty years ago, laying the foundation for my career. Now, I’m excited to return to my alma mater – with the goal of shaping research, teaching, and knowledge transfer in the long term, and giving something back to the University of Siegen.
My most interesting stops along the way:
I’ve held full professorships in five different countries – at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, the University of Liechtenstein, ESCE in Paris, Durham University in the UK, and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in South Tyrol. Each of these experiences has shaped me, and I hope to bring the best of them to Siegen – offering a fresh perspective and new impulses. I’ve also been an entrepreneur several times and successfully sold my own start-up.
That’s what students learn in my courses, e.g.:
How entrepreneurial thinking works in practice – whether in start-ups, SMEs, or large corporations. Using case studies, interactive formats, and the latest research, we develop a strategic sense for innovation and change together.
In my free time, I enjoy:
Reading – especially biographies and business books – riding my motorcycle, going to soccer matches, and sharing good food with family and friends. When I have the time, I love travelling to sunny places or going on city trips.
