Benedikt Seigner

Benedikt (David Christian) Seigner is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE University. His research examines how social factors and bias shape who gets rewarded and recognized in entrepreneurship. He draws on theory rooted in sociology and methods from economics, and his work has appeared in outlets such as Journal of Business Venturing, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Before becoming a professor, Benedikt was a competitive ballroom and Latin-American dancer.

Academic Experience

Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship Department, IE University, Spain, 2023-present
Postdoctoral Researcher, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Institute for Strategy, Technology & Organization), Germany, 2022-2023

Academic Background

Executive Education (Participant-Centered Learning & Case Method Teaching), Harvard Business School, USA, 2026
Ph.D. in Management & Entrepreneurship, Technical University of Munich (TUM Entrepreneurship Research Institute), Germany, 2022 (summa cum laude)
M.Sc. in Management & Technology, Technical University of Munich, Germany, 2017
B.Sc. in Management & Technology, Technical University of Munich, Germany, 2015
Intermediate Examination in Civil & Public Law, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Faculty of Law), Germany, 2015