Dr. Ganqi (Gage) Tang - Researcher

Gage is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Strategic Entrepreneurship.

Gage earned his MiM and PhD degrees in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at IESE Barcelona. He was originally trained as a psychologist (B.Sc. and M.Sc.), with specialisation in emotion and emotion management. Before rejoining academia, he worked as a management consultant, and served clients such as Disney, Bosch, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, to name but a few. He speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin, and some French, and he understands some German and Italian.

Recent research and outreach highlights:

  • AI-based changes in professional work processes in creative jobs and industries (Italy, Singapore, China), 2024-NOW
  • AI-related strategic transition in the service industry (China), 2025-NOW
  • Entrepreneurship social inclusiveness (Switzerland), 2024-NOW
  • Top management team relational dynamics (China), 2024-NOW

Research topics:

  • Behavioral strategy: formulation, implementation, entrepreneurial strategy;
  • Microfoundations of strategy: emotion, identity;
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship context: business model innovation, platform and ecosystem, digital/AI transformation, and corporate venturing.

Teaching at the university:

  • Management of Innovation (master)
  • Advanced Entrepreneurship (master)

For more details about his industry and research experiences as well as his research portfolio, please check his personal website and LinkedIn page.

Office: E410, Boulevard de Pérolles 90 (PER21), 1700 Fribourg
Contat: ganqi.tang@unifr.ch