Johan Kask
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Johan Kask is a leading scholar in innovation management and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the unique challenges confronting deep-tech startups. His most-cited work, "Navigating the Innovation Process: Challenges Faced by Deep-Tech Startups" (2025, 7 citations), provides a critical examination of how ventures developing complex, capital-intensive technologies—such as advanced robotics—struggle to secure long-term financing and manage prolonged development cycles. Through in-depth case studies of Alpha Robotics and Beta Robotics, Kask illuminates the strategic tensions between technological ambition and financial viability, offering a nuanced framework for understanding the innovation process in high-stakes environments. His research bridges the gap between academic theory and practical startup realities, making him a vital voice for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. By dissecting the structural barriers that often derail promising deep-tech ventures, Kask’s work has already begun shaping how stakeholders approach funding and scaling in this demanding sector. His contributions are essential reading for anyone seeking to navigate the treacherous path from breakthrough idea to market-ready innovation.
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