Marketing and Innovation Management

Thesis  The thesis could be focused on the analysis of start-ups operating in the industrial market such as (3D printing, 3D technology, and manufactury), showing the interest of the financial market as measured by the data presented in Crunchbase. The thesis should contain these parts: 1. \*\*Introduction\*\*:   - Provide an overview of the metal casting and 3D printing industries.   - Explain the significance of startups in these industries and their role in innovation.   - Introduce Crunchbase as a source of data for analyzing startup activity and financial interest.2. \*\*Literature Review\*\*:   - Review existing literature on metal casting, 3D printing, and startup ecosystems.   - Explore studies related to financial market interest in startups and how it impacts their growth and success.   - Identify gaps in the literature that your thesis aims to address.3. \*\*Research Objectives\*\*:   - Clearly define the objectives of your thesis, such as understanding the landscape of startups in metal casting and 3D printing, and assessing financial market interest in these startups.4. \*\*Methodology\*\*:   - Describe the methodology for collecting and analyzing data from Crunchbase.   - Explain criteria for selecting startups and variables for measuring financial market interest (e.g., funding rounds, investor participation).   - Outline any limitations of your methodology.5. \*\*Data Collection and Analysis\*\*:   - Gather data on startups operating in the metal casting and 3D printing industries from Crunchbase.   - Analyze the data to identify trends in startup activity, funding, and investor interest over time.   - Use appropriate statistical or qualitative methods to interpret the findings.6. \*\*Results\*\*:   - Present the findings of your analysis, including key metrics related to startup growth, funding, and investor engagement.   - Use charts, graphs, or tables to visually illustrate trends and patterns in the data.7. \*\*Discussion\*\*:   - Interpret the results in the context of your research objectives and literature review.   - Discuss the implications of the findings for stakeholders in the metal casting, 3D printing, and startup communities.   - Consider factors that may influence financial market interest in startups, such as technological advancements, market demand, and competitive landscape.8. \*\*Conclusion\*\*:   - Summarize the main findings of your thesis.   - Reflect on the significance of your research and its contributions to the field.   - Suggest areas for future research or practical applications of your findings.9. \*\*References\*\*:   - Provide a list of all sources cited in your thesis, following the appropriate citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).10. \*\*Appendices\*\* (if necessary):    - Include any supplementary materials, such as raw data from Crunchbase or additional analyses. The thesis should be written in English, and about the data from Crunchbase, I can give you.