Michael Stephan

Prof. Dr. Michael Stephan is a prominent academic and entrepreneur at the Philipps University of Marburg in Germany. He holds the professorship for General Business Administration, specializing in Technology and Innovation Management.1 As the StartMiUp network coordinator and project manager, he plays a key role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.1

At the university, Prof. Stephan serves as:

• Executive Director of MAFEX (Marburg Research Academy for Early-Career Researchers)1
• Chair holder in the Business Administration department2

His professional experience includes:

• 25 years of expertise in technology and innovation management3
• Founding and leading a public IT company as a board member for nearly a decade1
• Currently serving on the supervisory board of the same company1

Prof. Stephan's research focuses on:

• Product-accompanying service innovations4
• Strategic relevance of logistics5

He advises startups to consider exit strategies in their business planning, viewing early termination as a "successful termination" rather than failure.1

Contact information:

• Email: michael.stephan@wiwi.uni-marburg.de
• Phone: +49 6421 28-21717
• Office: Am Plan 2, 35037 Marburg, Germany26