My name is Yangyang Cheng, and I am a PhD candidate in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Bocconi University.

My research focuses on the intersection of corporate strategy, venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In my dissertation, I examine the challenges startups face, including the pressures from large incumbents, the complexities of securing financing while pursuing dual objectives, and the intellectual property issues arising from operating within open-source communities. Beyond my dissertation, I explore topics related to digital platforms and venture capital investments, leveraging diverse datasets to gain deeper insights into these areas.

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