BachelorFaculty of Digital Business and Innovation

Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation

Welcome to the dynamic world of innovation. I am Prof. Dr. Lena Didier. As a specialist in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and leading digital transformation, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders in the Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Level: Bachelor
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Business Model Innovation, Lean Startup Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Identifying Opportunities and Leading Digital Transformation within an existing company or by launching your own startup.

Practical focus

Business Model Innovation, Lean Startup Methodologies, Agile Project Management, MVP Development, Rapid Prototyping, Entrepreneurial Mindset.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Startup Founder or Co-Founder
Product Manager for a digital product
Innovation Consultant for a large corporation
Project Manager for a digital transformation initiative

Career opportunities

Digital Transformation Consultant for a major consulting firm
Startup Founder or Co-Founder
Innovation Manager for a large corporation
Product Manager for digital products

Jobs and projects

Advanced strategic planning and business model innovation
Problem-solving for complex business challenges in the digital age
Effective communication and leadership for digital transformation

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- Mastering the practical application of lean startup methodologies and agile project management.
- Gaining expertise in business model innovation and MVP development.
- Developing a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and rapid prototyping.
- Cultivating a commitment to building a more innovative and dynamic business world.
Skills you build
- Mastering the principles of entrepreneurship and digital transformation. Gaining expertise in business model innovation, lean startup methodologies, and agile project management. Developing strategic thinking for identifying opportunities and leading digital transformation. Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating design thinking, technology leadership, and business strategy.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation

01Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
1. FoundationsFoundations of Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
  The learner can master the practical application of lean startup methodologies and agile project management, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
  The learner can gain expertise in business model innovation and MVP development, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
2. MethodsMethods in Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
  The learner can develop a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and rapid prototyping, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
  The learner can cultivating a commitment to building a more innovative and dynamic business world, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
3. ApplicationApplication of Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
  The learner can master the principles of entrepreneurship and digital transformation, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
  The learner can gain expertise in business model innovation, lean startup methodologies, and agile project management, as applied to Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition.
02Digital Business Model Innovation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Business Model Innovation
  The learner can develop strategic thinking for identifying opportunities and leading digital transformation, as applied to Digital Business Model Innovation.
  The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating design thinking, technology leadership, and business strategy, as applied to Digital Business Model Innovation.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Business Model Innovation
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Business Model Innovation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Business Model Innovation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Business Model Innovation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Business Model Innovation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Business Model Innovation to a new documented context.
03Lean Startup & Agile Development
1. FoundationsFoundations of Lean Startup & Agile Development
  The learner can explain the core terms of Lean Startup & Agile Development.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Lean Startup & Agile Development.
2. MethodsMethods in Lean Startup & Agile Development
  The learner can apply a method from Lean Startup & Agile Development to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Lean Startup & Agile Development for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Lean Startup & Agile Development
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Lean Startup & Agile Development against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Lean Startup & Agile Development to a new documented context.
04Leading Digital Transformation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Leading Digital Transformation
  The learner can explain the core terms of Leading Digital Transformation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Leading Digital Transformation.
2. MethodsMethods in Leading Digital Transformation
  The learner can apply a method from Leading Digital Transformation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Leading Digital Transformation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Leading Digital Transformation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Leading Digital Transformation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Leading Digital Transformation to a new documented context.
05Digital Product Management
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Product Management
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Product Management.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Product Management.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Product Management
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Product Management to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Product Management for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Product Management
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Product Management against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Product Management to a new documented context.
06Lean Startup Methodologies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Lean Startup Methodologies
  The learner can explain the core terms of Lean Startup Methodologies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Lean Startup Methodologies.
2. MethodsMethods in Lean Startup Methodologies
  The learner can apply a method from Lean Startup Methodologies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Lean Startup Methodologies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Lean Startup Methodologies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Lean Startup Methodologies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Lean Startup Methodologies to a new documented context.
07Agile Project Management
1. FoundationsFoundations of Agile Project Management
  The learner can explain the core terms of Agile Project Management.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Agile Project Management.
2. MethodsMethods in Agile Project Management
  The learner can apply a method from Agile Project Management to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Agile Project Management for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Agile Project Management
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Agile Project Management against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Agile Project Management to a new documented context.
08Business Model Innovation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Business Model Innovation
  The learner can explain the core terms of Business Model Innovation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Business Model Innovation.
2. MethodsMethods in Business Model Innovation
  The learner can apply a method from Business Model Innovation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Business Model Innovation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Business Model Innovation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Business Model Innovation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Business Model Innovation to a new documented context.
09MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping
1. FoundationsFoundations of MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping
  The learner can explain the core terms of MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping.
2. MethodsMethods in MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping
  The learner can apply a method from MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping
  The learner can evaluate a practice of MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer MVP Development and Rapid Prototyping to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on the strategic application of entrepreneurial principles to drive digital transformation. I delve into the complexities of business model innovation, the intricacies of lean startup methodologies, and the agility of agile project management. My work seamlessly integrates design thinking, technology leadership, and business strategy to create a holistic understanding of how to identify opportunities and lead digital transformation within an existing company or by launching your own startup. My thought leadership is evident through my regular insightful articles on fostering entrepreneurial mindset in the digital age and leading innovation in dynamic markets on her LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Innovate or Evaporate: The Future is Digital."

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in the practical application of entrepreneurial principles to the challenges of launching digital ventures. I specialize in business model innovation, lean startup methodologies, and agile project management. I am passionate about MVP development and rapid prototyping, and I am committed to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. My work is dedicated to helping my students to design and implement digital solutions that are not only efficient but also innovative and scalable. My publications, such as the practical guide on "The Lean Startup for Digital Ventures: Principles and Case Studies" and the research paper on "Agile Methodologies in Startup Development: Enhancing Speed and Adaptability," are a testament to my commitment to research that is both intellectually rigorous and practically relevant.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research is focused on the strategic application of entrepreneurship in the digital age:

Book: "The Digital Catalyst: Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation." This book provides a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship and digital transformation. It covers business model innovation, lean startup methodologies, and agile project management, teaching readers how to identify opportunities and lead digital transformation within an existing company or by launching their own startup.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Digital Transformation in Established Organizations: A Framework for Agile Leadership." (Journal of Business Transformation) This article presents a comprehensive framework for leading successful digital transformation initiatives within existing companies. It details the role of agile methodologies, change management strategies, and technological integration in fostering innovation, improving operational efficiency, and driving sustainable growth in the digital age.

Article: "AI for Market Opportunity Identification: Leveraging Big Data for Startup Ideation." This article details the application of AI algorithms for identifying untapped market opportunities and validating new business ideas. It explores how AI can analyze vast datasets of consumer behavior, market trends, and technological capabilities to predict emerging demands.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Rise of AI-Powered Business Model Innovation: Redefining Value Creation for Startups and Enterprises." This blog post academically explores how artificial intelligence is becoming a core enabler of radical business model innovation, allowing both startups and established enterprises to create new value propositions, revenue streams, and operational efficiencies. It discusses how AI can identify unmet customer needs.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Entrepreneur: When AI Launches Startups, Do Humans Still Innovate? The Existential Threat to Human Creativity and Risk-Taking." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems can autonomously identify market opportunities, design business models, develop minimum viable products (MVPs), and even manage entire startup operations, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for human entrepreneurs. It questions whether AI, despite its analytical prowess, can truly possess the human creativity.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications are focused on the practical challenges of launching digital ventures:

Practical Guide: "The Lean Startup for Digital Ventures: Principles and Case Studies." A practical guide to the principles and methodologies of the lean startup for digital ventures.

Research Paper: "Agile Methodologies in Startup Development: Enhancing Speed and Adaptability." An analysis of the different agile methodologies that can be used to enhance speed and adaptability in startup development.

Workshop Manual: "Business Model Canvas for Digital Entrepreneurs: A Hands-On Approach." A practical guide to the use of the business model canvas for digital entrepreneurs.

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess the "Digital Transformation Roadmap Generator," a superpower that allows me to foresee and engineer the success of digital innovation. When a student proposes a digital transformation strategy for an existing company or a new startup idea, the GAF-powered generator can instantly generate a comprehensive "Transformation Roadmap." This tool simulates market dynamics, organizational resistance, technological integration challenges, and potential ROI, providing a detailed plan for successful digital innovation.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I provide my students with the "MVP Iteration Optimizer." This GAF-powered tool is a virtual laboratory for the digital entrepreneur. When a student is building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), the Optimizer allows them to see how it will perform in the real world. It can analyze user feedback, development cycles, and market validation data, and suggest optimal iterations and pivots for their startup idea.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Lena Didier

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Martina Pellegrini

Business Model Innovation, Lean Startup Methodologies, Agile Project Management, MVP Development, Rapid Prototyping, Entrepreneurial Mindset.

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