| Title |
DeepTech entrepreneurship in contrasting ecosystems: a comparative analysis of lithuania and bangladesh using an ai fintech assistant case |
| Translation of Title |
Lyginamoji Lietuvos ir Bangladešo DeepTech entreprenerystės analizė: AI FinTech Assistant atvejis. |
| Authors |
Tasin, Zulkernain |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
101 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Deeptech Entrepreneurship, FinTech Ecosystem, Institutional Voids, Comparative Analysis, Lithuania, Bangladesh, Venture Scaling |
| Abstract [eng] |
Problem and Objective: Deeptech startups often fail when business models are transposed across disparate ecosystems without adaptation. This thesis investigates the specific financing, regulatory, and cultural factors that enable or constrain deeptech ventures in Lithuania (a mature EU ecosystem) versus Bangladesh (an emerging mobile-first market). Methodology and Results: Using a qualitative comparative case study design, data was collected via semi-structured interviews with eight key stakeholders and tested against a conceptual vignette ("FinAss"). The analysis reveals a stark dichotomy: Lithuania suffers from "Institutional Glut" (excessive compliance and grant dependency), while Bangladesh faces "Institutional Voids" (missing infrastructure and bureaucratic opacity). Conclusions: Success is context-dependent. Lithuania requires a "permission-based" strategy navigating privacy laws and corporate partnerships, whereas Bangladesh demands a "construction-based" approach where startups must build their own infrastructure to bridge trust deficits. Strategic recommendations are provided for founders to navigate these distinct barriers. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
