Paul Vilchez
Paul Vilchez is an associated researcher and part of the research group Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Society. His research interest and doctoral thesis focus on the paradoxical relationship between sustainability and digitalization and how they are used to create new products and services.
Paul has two bachelor’s degrees in entrepreneurship and finance from the University of Houston, and a master’s degree in international business and sustainability from the University of Hamburg. He currently teaches business management and research methods at the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, and he is the sustainability manager for a German hotel and real estate group.
As part of the project “Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation“, Paul has researched the digital and sustainable imperatives and the novel challenges that entrepreneurs face in the global south.
Entrepreneurship & innovation · Science engagementDigitalisation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The Digitalisation and Entrepreneurship project explores sustainable digital entrepreneurship, the gig economy and the future of work.
Working paper
Vilchez, P. (2023). Venturing on a double trend. Digital startups for climate action in Mexico. HIIG Discussion Paper Series, 2023(3). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7915646 Publication details
Spitz, S., Vilchez, P., Züger, T., & Mosene, K. (2023). Una Perspectiva de Género en el Sector Tecnológico en Ecuador: Documento Impulsador. Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10210735 Publication details
Spitz, S., Vilchez, P., Züger, T. & Mosene, K. (2023). Gender Perspective on Technology in Ecuador: Position Paper. Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10210679 Publication details
Other publications
Vilchez, P. (2024). Exploring digitalisation: Indigenous perspectives from Puno, Peru. Digital Society Blog. Publication details
Cervera, R., Vilchez, P., & von Richthofen, G. (2023). Digital entrepreneurship for climate in Mexico. An analysis of challenges and implications. HIIG Impact Publication Series. Publication details
Moderation of workshops and panels
Multi-stakeholder dialogue: A Gender Perspective on the Tech-Sector. Hotel Dann Carlton, Quito, Ecuador: 07.06.2023 Further informationSarah Spitz, Paul Vilchez
Organisation of events
Inspirational Talk in Ecuador: Women* who inspire in technology07.06.2023. Hotel Dann Carlton, Quito, Ecuador (International) Further information
Paul Vilchez, Sarah Spitz
Multi-stakeholder dialogue: A Gender Perspective on the Tech-Sector in Ecuador07.06.2023. Hotel Dann Carlton, Quito, Ecuador (International) Further information
Paul Vilchez, Sarah Spitz
Multi-stakeholder dialogue: Artificial intelligence and sustainability14.02.2023. Hotel Novit, Mexico City, Mexico. Co-Organised by: Digital Transformation Center Mexico (International)
Paul Vilchez, Sarah Spitz, Georg von Richthofen, Christian Grauvogel
Multi-stakeholder dialogue: Digital entrepreneurship for climate13.02.2023. Hotel Novit, Mexico City, Mexico. Co-Organised by: Digital Transformation Center Mexico (International) Further information
Paul Vilchez, Sarah Spitz, Georg von Richthofen, Christian Grauvogel
Position
Associated Researcher: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Gesellschaft
