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ABOUT

PERSONAL DETAILS
Turku, Finland
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saheed@gbadegeshin.com
+358468973532, +358445553290
I am a technology commercialization expert, an entrepreneur, an entrepreneurship educator and scholar, and an International business consultant (focusing on Africa market). Welcome to my Personal and Academic profile!

PROFILE

SUMMARY

I am an educator/scholar and professional consultant in commercialization, technology and innovation management, entrepreneurship, family business management, and company internationalization. I have worked on wide ranges of projects in public and private organizations. I have also participated in many international conferences, seminars and workshops. I have international networks across 6 continents.

As a lecturer or guest speaking or visiting scholar, I like to share my experience and knowledge with students via these courses: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization of Technology and Knowledge, Innovation Management, New Product/Service Development, Internationalization, and Family Business Management.

As a consultant or a collaborator or an employee, I like to engage in any activities that relate to new technology commercialization, new product/service development, company internationalization (Africa market), and family business succession and continuity. I am also available for any challenging but promising management responsibilities.

So, I would be glad if you could contact to discuss better.

HOBBIES

INTERESTS

Reading, mingling with friends, watching movies and football matches. I also enjoy business discussions, motivational speeches and problem-solving brainstorm.

FACTS

FACTS ABOUT ME

I am simple man with a "futuristic" and "deterministic" personality.

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RESUME

EDUCATION
  • 2015
    2019
    Turku

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP - DSc/PhD

    University of Turku, Finland

    My research focused on commercialization process of high technologies. I used case studies from ICT, Cleantech and Life Sciences industries. I also taught entrepreneurship and commercialization courses to bachelor and master's degree students.
  • 2018
    2019
    Hämeenlinna

    INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL TEACHER’S EDUCATION (IPTE)

    Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland

    This is my pedagogy degree which focused on Vocational Education and Training. It also centred on technical training at Polytechics or University of Applied Sciences. This degree made be a certified teacher in the United Kingdom.
  • 2014
    2015
    Turku

    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – MBA

    Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland

    My MBA centred on business management especially for SMEs that are engaging in internationalization. It also employed Lean Start-up methodology for developing and commercializing innovations.
  • 2011
    2012
    Jyäskylä

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FAMILY BUSINESS – MSc

    University of Jyäskylä, Finland

    I studied entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, and family business. I also studied family business successiion and continuity.
  • 2007
    2009
    Kajaani

    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – BBA

    Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland

    This program broaded my knowledge on international business. I focused on development new international business especially from renewable energy sectors.
  • 2000
    2002
    Ilaro

    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – HND

    Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria

    I learned management courses such as business management, financial management, international business, managerial and cost accounting, marketing and entrepreneurship.
  • 1997
    1999
    Offa

    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ND

    Federal Polytechnic Offa, Nigeria

    I learned management courses such as business management, financial management, international business, managerial and cost accounting, marketing and entrepreneurship.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
  • 2019
    Turku

    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

    Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland

    Conducting research on commercialization skill, new business development, lean entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, and entrepreneurial approach for internationalization.
  • 2015
    2019
    Turku

    DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

    Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland

    Researching on technology commercialization, Lean start-up, new technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and internationalization.
  • 2013
    2015
    Oulu

    PROJECT RESEARCHER

    Centre for Measurement of Information and Measurement Systems, University of Oulu, Finland

    Researching on new technology commercialization.
  • 2012
    2012
    Oulu

    INTERNSHIP RESEARCHER

    Centre for Measurement of Information and Measurement Systems, University of Oulu, Finland

    Researching on new technology-based firms.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
  • 2019

    ADVISOR

    Adept Group Finland Ltd (Oy) and Osasoft Technologies

    • Adept Group Finland Ltd (Oy), Turku, Finland: The company assembles solar generator, offers renewable energy consults, exports Finnish education and provides internationalization services for Africa Market. (www.adeptgoc.com)
    • Osasoft Technologies, Lagos, Nigeria: The company offers different technologies to tackling societal challenges. (www.osadsoft.com)
  • 2019
    Turku

    PROMOTER

    Eduten Ltd, FR Trading Ltd, and Markkus Kauriala Fire Safety and Equipment Ltd

    • Eduten Ltd, Turku, Finland: The company that develops digital mathematics platform for kids. (www.eduten.com)
    • FR Trading Ltd, Turku, Finland. The company markets “Bronya” products (insulating paints). (www.bronya.fi)
    • Markkus Kauriala Fire Safety and Equipment Ltd, Turku, Finland. The company offers fire safety services and sells and maintains fire equipment. (www.kauriala.fi)
  • 2019
    Lagos

    CHAIRMAN (CHIEF ADVISOR), BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Ltd (DITE) and Others

    • DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers training and business supports services. It also promotes. (www.degesh.net)
    • DeGesh Financial and Investment Services, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offers financial services to entrepreneurs.
    • DeGesh-Gift Leather Works, Ibadan, Nigeria: The company produces and market all leather products, such as shoes, bags, belts and wallets.
    • DeGesh-Yetty Fashions Empire, Magboro, Ogun state, Nigeria. The company produces clothes for men, women and children.
    • DeGesh-Leo Publishing, Sango-Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria. The company produces “practical books” for primary and secondary schools.
    • DeGesh-Quadri Oil and Gas Services, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offer gas and gasoline delivery services.
    • GBS-Adept Global Enterprises, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offers distribution services.
    • Osadsolutions Services Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers services for car owners, car repairers, and electricity generator’ repairers. (www.osadsolutions.com)
  • 2016
    2016
    Turku

    EXPORT DIRECTOR (Consulting)

    FR Trading Ltd, Turku, Finland

    I was investigating Africa Market and liaising, negotiating and making deals with Africa customers.
  • 2015
    2017
    Turku

    CEO/MANAGER

    Adept Group Finland Ltd, Turku, Finland

    I was responsible for commercialising company’s new products, and projects.
  • 2013
    2015
    Kajaani

    PROJECT STAFF

    Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

    I was working on different project and my tasks consisted of business intelligence, marketing, information analyses, and technology commercialization.
  • 2012
    2015
    Kajaani

    CONSULTANT

    Adept Consults, Kajaani, Finland

    I was conducting strategy analyses for customers, and training young entrepreneurs on strategy issues.
  • 2009
    2009
    Vuokkati

    BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

    Snowpolis Ltd, Vuokkati, Finland

    I was conducting marketing researches on Renewable energies – Bio-fuel, Solar and Wind.
  • 2007
    2011
    Kajaani

    INTERNATIONAL RELATION OFFICER

    Leenan Puhdistuspalvelu Ltd, Kajaani, Finland

    I was getting and liaising with international suppliers.
  • 2004
    2007
    Ibadan

    MARKETING / ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

    GBS - Adept Global Enterprises, Ibadan, Nigeria

    I was responsible for importing from China.
  • 2003
    2004
    Sokoto

    NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)

    Sokoto Local Government Service Commission, Sokoto, Nigeria

    I was working in the human resources department.
  • 1999
    1999
    Ibadan

    INDUSTRIAL ATTACHEE (Internship)

    National Television Authority (NTA), Nigeria

    I was working in the department of marketing.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
  • 2016
    NOW

    Certified Market Research Associate (CMRA)

  • 2016
    NOW

    Certified Market Strategy Associate (CMSA)

  • 2016
    NOW

    Certified Digital Marketer

  • 2016
    NOW

    Certified Corporate Sales Associate (CCSA)

  • 2016
    NOW

    Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

  • 2016
    NOW

    Six Sigma

PROFESSIONAL BODIES / ASSOCIATIONS
  • 2010
    NOW
    United Kingdom

    Professional Affiliate Member

    Chartered Institute of Marketing London

  • 2019
    NOW
    United Kingdom

    Member

    Chartered Business Management Educator

  • 2019
    NOW
    Nigeria

    Member

    Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, Nigeria

    Website: www.cemri.org
HONORS AND AWARDS
  • 2017
    2017
    Turku

    EXCELLENCE IN ACTION

    Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland

  • 2009
    2009
    Kajaani

    FASTEST GRADUATING STUDENT

    Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland

  • 1999
    1999
    Offa

    OVERALL BEST GRADUATING STUDENT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

    Federal Polytechnic Offa, Nigeria

VOLUNTARY SERVICES
  • 2020
    Nigeria

    Initiator and promoter

    MANAGING YOUR DIABETES IN YORUBA LANGUAGE

    This project aims to enlighten people on how they can manage their diabete dieases as well as to strip off sigma with the disease.
  • 2019
    2022
    Nigeria

    Initiator

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR YOUTH

    This service aims to provide entrepreneurship free lecture to school children. The first lecture was delivered at Divine Creations Schools in Otta, Ogun state of Nigeria.
  • 2012
    2012
    Jyväskylä, Finland

    Member

    STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

  • 2009
    2011
    Kajaani, Finland

    Member

    INTEGRATING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTO KAINUU REGION

  • 2002
    2002
    Ilaro, Nigeria

    Secretary of Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Chapter

    NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS OF NIGERIA

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PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS LIST
13 Dec 2019

The Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Studies from ICT, Cleanteach and Life Sciences Industries

University of Turku, Finland

The Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Studies from ICT, Cleanteach and Life Sciences Industries.

BookJournal Paper Gbadegeshin, S. A.

The Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Studies from ICT, Cleanteach and Life Sciences Industries

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
BookJournal Paper
About The Publication
Commercialization of high technologies refers to a process that transforms radical and disruptive innovations into consumable products, services and solution packages. This process generates returns on research and development investments, employs highly educated people, empowers semi-skilled persons and makes business enterprises prosperous and sustainable. Hence, this study investigated the commercialization process purposely to provide in-depth knowledge of it. The study aimed to investigate how high technologies are commercialized, especially in ICT, Cleantech and the Life Sciences industries to provide a better understanding of the commercialization process. This understanding is essential due to the increase in new high technologies and rapid changes in these industries. The study employed a case study research method to achieve its goal. It used interviews, an online survey, observations and documentary for data collection, and content and thematic methods for data analysis. It used primary and secondary data that were collected between 2012 and 2017. Its participants represented stakeholders of the above-mentioned industries. The participants mostly came from Finland, but some came from other European countries. The study found that the commercialization process models are rooted in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Stage-gate, Effectuation, Bricolage and Lean Start-up theoretical frameworks. Similarly, it found that the process makes use of a mixture of linear and non-linear logic. Additionally, it found that the commercialization process starts during the pre-innovation phase and continues after the innovation’s marketing phase, and that commercialization activities must be performed in parallel (simultaneously). Most interestingly, the study revealed that digitalization has changes on the commercialization process. Based on the findings, the study proposed a new model for commercializing high technologies in the above-mentioned industries; a framework termed the “Integrative Commercialization Process” (ICP). The model was built on theories, theoretical frameworks and models of the innovation process, New Product Development (NPD), Entrepreneurship, Spinoff, Transfer of Technology (TOT) and Marketing. Similarly, the model was built on the context of ICT, Cleantech and the Life Sciences. Hence, the study offered insights into the theoretical frameworks of the innovation, the NPD, Spinoff and marketing fields. Furthermore, the study provided practical insight for the stakeholders of the aforementioned industries, especially potential entrepreneurs (e.g., scientists and engineers), technology entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship educators, commercialization practitioners, universities and research institutes and companies. Therefore, this study makes contributions to the theory and practice of commercialization.
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03 Sep 2019

Sociocultural Conception of Man

HAMK Unlimited Journal

Sociocultural Conception of Man

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A., Appiah, B. O., Boateng, D., & Susimetsä, M.

Sociocultural Conception of Man

Gbadegeshin, S. A., Appiah, B. O., Boateng, D., & Susimetsä, M.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
The sociocultural conception of man sees a person as the product of his or her environment. Whereas the biological conception of man stresses genetic heritance and the cognitive conception of man prioritises internal cognitive functions and information processing, the sociocultural conception of man focusses on the environmental and cultural factors. From their very birth, human beings begin to interact with their environment, first through the main senses, but later through language, texts and other kinds of media, as well as the communities and subcommunities that they participate in. All these interactions shape their thinking, including the language and communication methods that they learn. And because everyone even in the same culture has different kinds of experiences, we all shape up to become our own kinds of individuals.
10 Feb 2019

Commercialization Skills: Necessity for High Technology Entrepreneurs in Digital Age

Springer Nature, Switzwerland AG

Commercialization Skills: Necessity for High Technology Entrepreneurs in Digital Age, In: Arai K., Bhatia R., Kapoor S. (Eds) Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018. FTC 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 881: 965-975

Book Chapters Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Commercialization Skills: Necessity for High Technology Entrepreneurs in Digital Age

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Book Chapters Selected
About The Publication
Commercialization Skills: Necessity for High Technology Entrepreneurs in Digital Age, In: Arai K., Bhatia R., Kapoor S. (Eds) Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018. FTC 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 881: 965-975
08 Jan 2019

The Effect of Digitalization om Commercialization Process of High Technology Companies in the Life Sciences

Technology Innovation Management Review

The Effect of Digitalization om Commercialization Process of High Technology Companies in the Life Sciences, Technology Innovation Management Review, 9(1) 49–63.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

The Effect of Digitalization om Commercialization Process of High Technology Companies in the Life Sciences

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
This article examines how digitalization influences the commercialization of high technologies in the life sciences industry. It is based on a cross-case study focused on pharmaceutical, medical device, and e-health companies in Finland. Both company representatives and regional stakeholders were interviewed. The findings suggest that “digitalization” needs to be distinguished from “digitization” because both terms seem to be misused or used interchangeably. The findings also show that digitalization led to a concurrent implementation of commercialization processes. Furthermore, the findings revealed that digitalization posit- ively influenced commercialization activities, especially information sourcing and management, various assessments, and official activities, big data creation, and activity routinization. It was also revealed that the creation of new sets of big data and fear of digital attacks are negative influences on digitalization. These findings make a theoretical contribution to the discourses on digitalization and commercialization, but they also provide insights for scientists, engineers, and life science companies.
24 Sep 2018

Application of information and communication technology for internationalization of Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises

The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries

Application of information and communication technology for internationalization of Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises, The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, e12059

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S.A., Oyelere, S.O., Olaleye, S, A., Sanusi, T.I., Ukpabi, D.C, Olawunmi, O. & Adegbite, A.

Application of information and communication technology for internationalization of Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises

Gbadegeshin, S.A., Oyelere, S.O., Olaleye, S, A., Sanusi, T.I., Ukpabi, D.C, Olawunmi, O. & Adegbite, A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Information and communication technology (ICT) has fundamentally transformed business transactions. While its uses have become ubiquitous in the advanced economies, emerging and developing economies are still struggling with the mode and manner of the deployment of ICT for business. Thus, this study seeks to investigate how small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) utilize ICT in Nigeria for business internationalization. To achieve the goal of the study, a mixed‐method was employed. A questionnaire was administered to 265 people consisting of SMEs staff, managers, and owners. Similarly, interviews were conducted with seven SME decision makers. Findings revealed that Nigerian SMEs used ICT tools, such as websites and social media platforms, for internationalization. The findings also revealed that the challenges of ICT did not affect its application by these SMEs, which contrasts with many previous studies. Furthermore, this study identified privacy concerns, internet problems, cyber insecurity, trust, and system anxiety as new challenges facing the application of ICT tools by SMEs. Similarly, the findings showed that lack of ICT competence and strategic focus of ICT applications are internal problems facing Nigerian SMEs. These findings provide insight for practitioners and academia on the internationalization of Nigeria SMEs and the application of ICT to promote business growth.
01 Sep 2018

Lean Commercialization: A Framework for Commercializing High Technologies

Technology Innovation Management Review

Lean Commercialization: A Framework for Commercializing High Technologies, Technology Innovation Management Review, 8 (9): 50-63.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Lean Commercialization: A Framework for Commercializing High Technologies

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Commercializing high technologies is expensive, tedious, and resource intensive. Meanwhile, there is a need for quick diffusion of innovations due to economic pressures for companies and research institutes. Therefore, this article proposes a new framework: lean commercialization. The framework represents a transformation of new technology and knowledge to products and services through the application of the lean/agile methodology. This methodology focuses on how resources can be minimized during the development, manufacturing, and marketing of new products and services, while still being accepted by customers. The lean commercialization framework was developed from a case study of high-technology companies and by interviewing commercialization experts. This article contributes to the theory and practice of commercialization of high technologies and provides a procedure for the practical application of the lean commercialization framework.
05 Aug 2018

Bricolage: Theoretical and Contemporary Uses in Entrepreneurship Studies

Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship & Sustainability

Bricolage: Theoretical and Contemporary Uses in Entrepreneurship Studies, Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship & Sustainability, 14 (1) 101-139.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Bricolage: Theoretical and Contemporary Uses in Entrepreneurship Studies

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
It is essential to have mutual understanding of theories, because their theoretical and contemporary uses change over time. Thus, this paper examines theoretical and contemporary uses of Bricolage theory in entrepreneurship studies. In doing so, it reviews scholarly articles on the theory through a documentary analysis method. Its findings showed that Bricolage was used across different fields of study. The findings also showed that there are differences between original and contemporary uses of the theory. Similarly, there is change in contextual meaning of the theory. Furthermore, it was noted that the theory was applied to different entrepreneurial phenomena, except certain contexts like entrepreneurial process, entrepreneurship education, and digitalization. This paper makes theoretical contribution by outlining key assumptions of Bricolage and its contextual meanings. It also provides insight for scholars and areas for further research.
24 May 2018

Lean Commercialization: A New Dawn for Commercializing High Technologies

Montreal, Canada

Lean Commercialization: A New Dawn for Commercializing High Technologies. Paper presented at “The ICRIC 2018: 20th International Conference on Research, Innovation and Commercialisation” Montreal, Canada on May 24 -25, 2018.

ConferencesJournal Paper Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Lean Commercialization: A New Dawn for Commercializing High Technologies

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
ConferencesJournal Paper
About The Publication
Lean Commercialization: A New Dawn for Commercializing High Technologies. Paper presented at “The ICRIC 2018: 20th International Conference on Research, Innovation and Commercialisation” Montreal, Canada on May 24 -25, 2018.
11 Mar 2017

Stating Best Commercialization Method: An Unanswered Question from Scholars and Practitioners

International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering

Stating Best Commercialization Method: An Unanswered Question from Scholars and Practitioners, International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering, 11 (5): 1088 - 1094.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S.A.

Stating Best Commercialization Method: An Unanswered Question from Scholars and Practitioners

Gbadegeshin, S.A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Commercialization method is a means to make inventions available at the market for final consumption. It is described as an important tool for keeping business enterprises sustainable and improving national economic growth. Thus, there are several scholarly publications on it, either presenting or testing different methods for commercialization. However, young entrepreneurs, technologists and scientists would like to know the best method to commercialize their innovations. Then, this question arises: What is the best commercialization method? To answer the question, a systematic literature review was conducted, and practitioners were interviewed. The literary results revealed that there are many methods but new methods are needed to improve commercialization especially during these times of economic crisis and political uncertainty. Similarly, the empirical results showed there are several methods, but the best method is the one that reduces costs, reduces the risks associated with uncertainty, and improves customer participation and acceptability. Therefore, it was concluded that new commercialization method is essential for today’s high technologies and a method was presented.
09 Feb 2017

Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Study of Finnish University Spin-off

Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal

Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Study of Finnish University Spin-off, Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, 23 (2): 1-22.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Commercialization Process of High Technologies: Case Study of Finnish University Spin-off

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
This article examines commercialization process of a high technology, which is characterized by a high level of research and development activities, resources-intensive and added values. The article employed a case study approach, by observing a Finnish University Spin-off between 2013 and 2016 and making use of documentary method. In contrary to many previous studies, the findings of the article showed that the spin-off process does not necessarily to be stage-based and has to be flexible. The findings also revealed the factors responsible for successful commercialization. Similarly, the findings pinpointed that “plan is always a plan” and that plan would change during the spin-off creation process. These findings provide an indepth knowledge for commercialization practitioners, technology entrepreneurship educators, potential entrepreneurs (engineers and scientists) and business enterprises. Therefore, this article contributes to discourse of spin-off, commercialization, technology transfer and academic and university entrepreneurship.
10 Feb 2016

Application of the Lean Start–up technique in commercialisation of business ideas and innovations

International Journal Of Business Management and Research

Application of the Lean Start–up technique in commercialisation of business ideas and innovations, International Journal Of Business Management and Research, 43 (1), 1270-1285.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S.A. & Heinonen, L.

Application of the Lean Start–up technique in commercialisation of business ideas and innovations

Gbadegeshin, S.A. & Heinonen, L.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Presently, there is a need for development of new companies and growth of existing enterprises. Likewise, there is an academic interest in Lean start-up concept. Hence, this paper investigates how potential entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators can test and commercialise their business ideas by applying the Lean start-up technique. The main goals of this paper are to present the application of the Lean start-up method in real-life situations and show how the method can be applied by the entrepreneurs. Four small companies were observed for 3 to 5 months and five serial entrepreneurs were interviewed. Similarly, 18 best Finnish start-ups (in 2014) were surveyed. The research results showed that the technique can be used for idea and innovation testing. It was revealed that the technique could be applied to different industries though it was more applicable to technological oriented industries. Similarly, it was noted that the stages of applying the technique depend on the nature and type of product or service, the stage of start-up development and the type of start-up team. Application processes of the technique were summarised and a new process was developed. One of the authors applied the new process and it was proved that the technique could be used to commercialise business ideas.
15 Jan 2016

The Present attitude of African Youth towards Entrepreneurship Career

International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research

The Present attitude of African Youth towards Entrepreneurship Career, International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research, 4 (1): 21-38.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A. & Kavoos, M.

The Present attitude of African Youth towards Entrepreneurship Career

Gbadegeshin, S. A. & Kavoos, M.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
It is widely known that entrepreneurship plays a crucial role within the economy. As the African economy needs rapid development and growth, this paper investigates the present attitude of African youth towards new business creation and entrepreneurship. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used, and 204 people participated in the study. The participants were accessed via social media such as Facebook (pages and groups), LinkedIn (groups), Twitter, and WhatsApp. The results reveal that African youth have positive attitudes and that they are entrepreneurially active and ready to take risks, provided that they can be self-dependent. Similarly, the results show that entrepreneurship education is much needed to improve innovative start-ups in Africa.
01 Jun 2015

Identifying the Challenges in Commercializing High Technology: A Case Study of Quantum Key Distribution Technology

Technology Innovation Management Review

Identifying the Challenges in Commercializing High Technology: A Case Study of Quantum Key Distribution Technology, Technology Innovation Management Review, 5 (1), 26-36.

Journal Paper Selected Al Natsheh, A, Gbadegeshin, S.A., Rimpilainen, A., Imamovic-Tokalic, 1. & Zambrano, A.

Identifying the Challenges in Commercializing High Technology: A Case Study of Quantum Key Distribution Technology

Al Natsheh, A, Gbadegeshin, S.A., Rimpilainen, A., Imamovic-Tokalic, 1. & Zambrano, A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
This article examines the challenges in commercializing high technologies successfully and sustainably using quantum key distribution (QKD) technology as a case study. Quantum communication is increasingly relevant to cybersecurity and nanotechnology, which will replace current technologies and change the way we live. To understand how such high technology could be successfully commercialized, we interviewed individuals from four metrology institutions and two international companies. The result revealed that scattered and small markets, supply chain development, technology validation/certification, a lack of available or adequate infrastructure, and after-sales services are the most serious challenges facing successful commercialization of quantum communication technology. To validate these challenges, we conducted a survey of 60 experts, 49 of whom agreed that above-mentioned factors could affect the commercialization success of QKD technology. Likewise, the survey revealed that technical development, customer orientation/awareness, and government regulations could also hinder the commercialization of QKD technology.
15 Jun 2014

Building a Sustainable Start-up? Factors to be considered during the Technology Commercialization Process

Journal of Advanced Research in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

Building a Sustainable Start-up? Factors to be considered during the Technology Commercialization Process, Journal of Advanced Research in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, 1 (1): 4-19.

Journal Paper Selected Al Natsheh, A, Gbadegeshin, S.A., Rimpilainen, A., Imamovic-Tokalic, 1. & Zambrano, A.

Building a Sustainable Start-up? Factors to be considered during the Technology Commercialization Process

Al Natsheh, A, Gbadegeshin, S.A., Rimpilainen, A., Imamovic-Tokalic, 1. & Zambrano, A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Building a Sustainable Start-up? Factors to be considered during the Technology Commercialization Process, Journal of Advanced Research in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, 1 (1): 4-19.
12 Sep 2013

How the Firm networks affect the foundation and development of NTBF: Empirical evidence on the Propositions of Hite and Hesterly

International Journal of Management Excellence

How the Firm networks affect the foundation and development of NTBF: Empirical evidence on the Propositions of Hite and Hesterly, International Journal of Management Excellence, 2 (2): 140-150.

Journal Paper Selected Al Natsheh, A., Gbadegeshin, S. A., Rimpiläinen, A, Imamovic-Tokalic, I. & Zambrano, A.

How the Firm networks affect the foundation and development of NTBF: Empirical evidence on the Propositions of Hite and Hesterly

Al Natsheh, A., Gbadegeshin, S. A., Rimpiläinen, A, Imamovic-Tokalic, I. & Zambrano, A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Network has drawn attention from different fields and its contributions on the businesses have been discussed; however, Hite and Hesterly (2001) propose that it is significant for companies to change from closed networks to dispersed networks as the firm grows. Similarly, scholars argue that firm network, development and resources are “co-evolved”. These authors further state that changing of networks are affected by (a) individual difference of entrepreneurs, (b) industrial differences for resources, and (c) difference in the compositional quality. Thus, this paper tests their propositions to see “why” it is essential to change networks and to pinpoint “what”, “when” and “how” the necessity is needed in the formation and development of New Technology Based Firms (NTBFs). To achieve the objectives, four case studies are developed and the empirical results show that the origin of firm network determines the necessity for changing networks, the quality of network member affects the changes but individual difference of technology-based entrepreneur may or may not affect the changes.
13 Jul 2013

Awareness of “Ownership Succession” and Family Business Continuity

International Journal of Business and Management Invention

Awareness of “Ownership Succession” and Family Business Continuity, International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 2 (9): 72-87.

Journal Paper Selected Gbadegeshin, S. A.

Awareness of “Ownership Succession” and Family Business Continuity

Gbadegeshin, S. A.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Currently, there are numerous scholarly articles on the succession but it is surprising that no or few papers have discussed the awareness of succession and its impacts. Therefore, this study focused on the awareness of the family business owners, the attitude of the owners towards intra-succession as means of business continuity, and how their awareness relate to their preparation for the ownership succession and the continuity of their business. To achieve these, 17 owners were interviewed with different backgrounds, lines of business and generations of Family Business (FB), though they all live in Finland. Interestingly, the results revealed that the awareness relates to succession preparation and the business continuity.
07 Jun 2013

Technology Based-Entrepreneurship: Measurement Technology Perspective

Interdisciplinary Journal of Research in Business

Technology Based-Entrepreneurship: Measurement Technology Perspective, Interdisciplinary Journal of Research in Business, 2 (9): 26- 42.

Journal Paper Selected Al Natsheh, A., Gbadegeshin, S. A, Rimpiläinen, A. & Maniela, T.

Technology Based-Entrepreneurship: Measurement Technology Perspective

Al Natsheh, A., Gbadegeshin, S. A, Rimpiläinen, A. & Maniela, T.
Journal Paper Selected
About The Publication
Currently, there are several papers on the New Technology Based Firms (NTBFs) yet the case studies of measurement technology appear to not be available. This work aims to present the entrepreneurial processes of Finnish measurement technology firms. Eight interviews were conducted with the key players of the industry. Successfully, the outcomes of the study revealed that there are five interconnected and interactive phases for new technology commercialization; they are not static and they are continuous in a circular mode. Likewise, there are two facilitators – networking and market potential which serve as linked pins for the identified stages. Furthermore, financing, research and development (R&D), government supports and the entrepreneurship issues were found to be highly relevant for NTBFs. Most importantly, this study presents a new model, which can be adopted by technology entrepreneurs for their invention valorizations.
16 Jan 2011

Analysis of Innovation Process for Developing Entrepreneur, New Product and New Company

Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany

Analysis of Innovation Process for Developing Entrepreneur, New Product and New Company, Germany

Book Gbadegesin, S. A. & Khan, Y.

Analysis of Innovation Process for Developing Entrepreneur, New Product and New Company

Gbadegesin, S. A. & Khan, Y.
Book
About The Publication
Innovation is a core competency for almost all companies and organizations. Innovation is a set of processes and activities, which starts from idea generation and is followed by research and development and finally the successful commercialization of a product or idea. Thus, managing innovation processes is a very challenging and complex task for organizations. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to enable organizations to understand the innovation process by comparing different models of innovation processes in theory and practice. In addition, this study highlights the new model for developing entrepreneur, new product and/or new company. The study was carried out through secondary data. The required information was mainly collected through company accounts, online databases, textbooks, journals, press, and directories. Innovation and new product development process models were analyzed with the help of available information from innovation and incubation centers. At the end, new model was developed. This model gives better understanding of innovation process for developing entrepreneur, new product and new company. Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN: 978-38433-9311-9
19 May 2010

Analysis of Supply Chain Added Values for Remote Energy Monitor with Wireless Sensor Networks

Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany

Analysis of Supply Chain Added Values for Remote Energy Monitor with Wireless Sensor Networks

Book Gbadegesin, S. A

Analysis of Supply Chain Added Values for Remote Energy Monitor with Wireless Sensor Networks

Gbadegesin, S. A
Book
About The Publication
As world is experiencing climate change now, each nation is taking up concrete steps to tackle it. The use of renewable energies and efficiency of energy consumption are among the steps. Therefore, this research concentrates on the renewable energies. The main aim of the study is to provide market and supply chain information on the proposed technology termed “Remote Energy Monitor with Wireless Sensor Networks – REMSEN” and to analyze the possible added values that REMSEN will provide for the supply chain players. Three renewable energy sources were considered: Wind, Solar and Biomass. All supply chain activities and the key supply chain players were analyzed. Furthermore, REMSEN technology, its technological framework and its impacts on the renewable energy supply chain were described. Thus, this book shows how the proposed technology can improve the renewable energies, and its potentials. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany ISBN: 978-38383-6031-7
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RESEARCH

RESEARCH INTERESTS

TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION, ITS PROCESS AND SKILLS

I always like to know and understand on how an innovation or invention becomes products and services. So, I have a keen interest in commercialization of new technologies, knowledge and techniques.

LEAN OR AGILE APPROACH

I also have passion for lean or agile approach. So, I like to research on how this approach has been working and how it can be applied in the future.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

I am an educator and a serial entrepreneur. So, I am highly interested in how young people could be trained and motivated to try entrepreneurship career.

BUSINESS INTERNATIONALIZATION

I do believe that business grows as it expands its market across boarders. Meanwhile, the process of internationalization is not that straightforward. So, I am interested in examining how the process could be understood and taught so that new businesses could grow and be a multinational (even, global) enterprises.

FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES

I started my entrepreneurship career from our family business. I am also creating my family businesses. So, I am very much interested in how these businesses could be continued after departure of the business founders.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

COMMERCIALIZATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCISTS AND ENGINEERS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Life Sciences and Engineering are fields of study that produce many inventions and innovations. Meanwhile, researchers and students of these fields need commercialization skill to achieve economic value of their works.

Therefore, this project explores how commercialization can be developed for students of the field. The project aims to provide pedagogy knowledge for curriculum development of the field. Findings of this project will contribute to pedagogy, curriculum development, entrepreneurship education and policy making.

LEAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Scientifically and practically, it has established that limited resources is a big constraint for people to engage in entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, many theories such Bricolage, Effectuation and Lean start-up have been showing that with little resources, people can try their entrepreneurship mission.

How this could be achieved? This is the main research question that the project aims to answer. It plans to use qualitative method. Its findings will shed more light about how lean approach can be used to motivate people (especially youth) to try entrepreneurship career.

COMMERCIALIZATION PROCESS OF HIGH TECHNOLOGIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Commercialization is a transformation of new technology and knowledge to products and services. It is widely known for its crucial role in the society. Although, there are several studies on it, yet it is essential to have an in-depth knowledge on the commercialization process.

To achieve this, this project focuses on how high technologies are commercialized. The high technologies are characterized with sophisticated and complex technology, high level of research and development activities, resources-intensive, and high added values.

This project aims to theorize a new commercialization framework. Similarly, it aims to examine existing commercialization frameworks and how they were applied to modern high technologies. To achieve these goals, this project employed a case study approach. It has been using different research methods: interviews, survey, observations, and documentary.

ROLES OF ICT TOOLS ON INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMEs FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project aimed to (a) to present roles of ICT tools on Nigerian SMEs internationalization and (b) to present problems or challenges associating of ICT tools in internationalization of Nigerian SMEs. It employed mixed research methods: questionnaire-based surveys and qualitative interview.

ROLES OF ICT TOOLS ON INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMEs FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project aimed to (a) to present roles of ICT tools on Nigerian SMEs internationalization and (b) to present problems or challenges associating of ICT tools in internationalization of Nigerian SMEs. It employed mixed research methods: questionnaire-based surveys and qualitative interview.

ATTITUTE OF AFRICAN TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project investigated attitude of African youth towards entrepreneurship. It used mixed research methods – qualitative and quantitative methods. It accessed and collected data via social media such as Facebook (pages and groups), LinkedIn (groups), Twitter, and WhatsApp.

THE NEW TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project examined how a new technology-based could be developed. It used qualitative research method. It collected data through interview. Its study participants were entrepreneurs and business advisors.

FAMILY BUSINESS CONTINUITY

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project investigated how family business could be transferred from a generation to another. The project focused on continuity of the business. It used qualitative research method and it collected data from family business owners.

RECEIVED RESEARCH GRANTS

COMMERCIALIZATION PROCESS

DETAILS OF THE GRANT PROVIDER

Southwest Finland Cultural Foundation (Turku), Finland

COMMERCIALIZATION OF HIGH TECHNOLOGIES

DETAILS OF THE GRANT PROVIDERS

• Finnish Cultural Foundation (Helsinki), Finland

• Foundation for Economic Education (Helsinki), Finland

• Turku University Foundation (Turku), Finland

• TOP-Säätiö (Turku), Finland

• Turun Kauppaseura Foundation (Turku), Finland

APPLICATION OF LEAN START-UP IN COMMERCIALIZATION

DETAILS OF THE GRANT PROVIDER

Turun Kauppaseura Foundation (Turku) Finland

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TEACHING

CURRENT
  • 2019
    NOW
    Turku, Finaland

    DOCTORAL RESEACHER

    Turku School of Economics, University of Turku

    Teaching entrepreneurship and commercialization courses.
  • 2019
    NOW
    Lagos, Nigeria

    EDUCATOR

    DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship

    Teaching entrepreneurship, new business development, business logic and critical thinking, business design system, and innovation management courses.
TEACHING HISTORY
  • 2018
    2018
    Hämeelinna, Finland

    STUDENT TEACHER

    Häme University of Applied Sciences

    Teaching commercialization course.
  • 2013
    2015
    Kajaani, Finland

    ASSISTANT LECTURER

    Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

    • Teaching business project management, entrepreneurship, and marketing courses.

    • Supervising theses for BSc graduates.

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SKILLS

COMMERCIALIZATION SKILLS
NEW TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS > I am an expert in evaluating new technology. I can analyse any new technology from ICT, Cleantech and Life Sciences industries.
LEVEL : EXPERT EXPERIENCE : 7 YEARS
BUSINESS AND MARKETING STUDIES FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY > I can conduct and report business and marketing studies for any new technology.
LEVEL : EXPERT EXPERIENCE : 7 YEARS
PROTOTYPING OR PRE-CLINICAL SUPPORT > I can design, guide and support prototyping or pre-clinical activities for the new technologies.
LEVEL : ADVANCED EXPERIENCE : 3 YEARS
SPINOFF PROCESS > I can guide and play important roles on spinoff process for new technologies.
LEVEL : EXPERT EXPERIENCE : 6 YEARS
MARKETIZATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY > I can design and marketize or promote new technologies.
LEVEL : EXPERT EXPERIENCE : 6 YEARS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION SKILL > I can train people on these: opportunity recognition or discovery, entrepreneurial and balance life, new business idea or technology commercialization and business development.
LEVEL : ADVANCED EXPERIENCE : 4 YEARS
AFRICA MARKET ENTRY & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILL > I am good at connecting foreign and local businesses as well as coordinating local subsidiary business unit for foreign companies.
LEVEL : ADVANCED EXPERIENCE : 5 YEARS
FAMILY BUSINESS CONTINUITY SKILL > As a family business employee and employer, I have knowledge on how to guide owners, managers, employees and collaborators of family businesses during succession after the succession.
LEVEL : ADVANCED EXPERIENCE : 3 YEARS
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WORKS

PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Home Solar Panels
INNOVATION

SOLAR PANELS FROM UNUSED-MIRRORS

SOLAR PANELS FROM UNUSED-MIRRORS

Home Solar Panels
About The Project
The project is commercializing a technique where mirrors are converted to solar panels. The project is funded by private investors. Anchor: DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Lagos, Nigeria. Period: 2019 – 2020
Osadsoft Panic Alert App
INNOVATION

MOBILE PHONE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION

MOBILE PHONE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION

Osadsoft Panic Alert App
About The Project
Project 1: The project is commercializing mobile phone application for transporters. The project is funded by private investors. Anchor: Osadsoft Technologies, Lagos, Nigeria Period: 2019 – 2020 Project 2: The project is also commercializing mobile phone application and web to offer e-market platform for car owners, mechanics and repairers. The project is funded by private investors. Anchor: Osadsolutions Services Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria Period: 2019 – 2020
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COMMERCIALIZATION

ONLINE MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

ONLINE MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

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About The Project
This project started in 2013 and ended in 2015. It was financed by Finnish Agency for Innovation Fund (Now, Business Finland). A new technology was developed from the University of Oulu and it was commercialized. Anchor: University of Oulu, Finland Period: 2013 – 2015
Blood sugar measurement device
COMMERCIALIZATION

NON-INVASIVE BLOOD SUGAR MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY (FROM SALIVA)

NON-INVASIVE BLOOD SUGAR MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY (FROM SALIVA)

Blood sugar measurement device
About The Project
The project commercialized a new technology that measures glucose level from diabetes people from saliva. It started in 2014. This project was also funded by the Business Finland. Anchor: University of Oulu, Finland Period: 2014 – 2016
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