The vast majority of entrepreneurs are far from Silicon Valley tech geniuses. In Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, Professor Lori Rosenkopf nuances the picture of who can become an entrepreneur. With examples from disruptive startups as well as intrapreneurs within large organizations, she shows that the paths to entrepreneurship are many – and open to more people than […]

How can entrepreneurship contribute to a more sustainable world? The research anthology Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility focuses on the importance of social entrepreneurship for achieving the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this book, Swedish and international researchers discuss the role of social entrepreneurship in solving social, environmental and cultural challenges. For example, […]

As with learning in general, entrepreneurial learning is also affected by individual, organizational and environmental circumstances. In the research anthology Handbook of research on entrepreneurial learning , researchers from around the world provide a comprehensive understanding of how entrepreneurs develop the skills and mindsets needed to run successful businesses. The book contains several Nordic contributions. […]

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are often portrayed as open to all, but in practice women face more barriers than men. The book Gendering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Levelling the Field examines the gender dynamics of entrepreneurship and shows how structures and norms affect women’s access to finance, networks and other resources. More than 30 international researchers contribute with global […]

As the EU’s Green Deal and other regulations put pressure on companies to shift to more sustainable business models, interest in the circular economy is growing. But how can businesses take advantage of circular economy opportunities to achieve sustainability goals? This question is explored in the new book Circular Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, in which a number […]

How does digitalization affect entrepreneurship, business models and sustainable development? In the research anthology Digital Entrepreneurship in Science, Technology and Innovation, more than 40 international scholars provide in-depth analysis of the complex interplay between digital technologies and societal development. The book looks at how AI and digital business models are reshaping industries such as healthcare, […]

Can entrepreneurship be a way out of poverty? In the book Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterprise, professors Michael H. Morris and Susana C. Santos explore the link between poverty and entrepreneurship. Despite the many constraints faced by poor small business owners, such as lack of resources and support, the book also shows how […]

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are increasingly important for policy makers who want to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. But despite success stories such as Silicon Valley, a clear theoretical basis is lacking. The Research Handbook on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems aims to fill this gap by exploring seven themes: the foundations of ecosystems, the mindset of key actors, cultural contexts, […]

In the book Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East, a number of international researchers describe what it is like to be a woman and an entrepreneur in the Middle East – a region with largely patriarchal social structures. The researchers analyze, among other things, the context of entrepreneurship and the ecosystems that surround women’s business […]

New technologies, the climate crisis, the changing security situation and social issues are just some of the global challenges affecting businesses worldwide. Today, our changing world requires a certain agility when it comes to adapting business models to current circumstances. According to Annabeth Aagaard, editor of the book Business Model Innovation: Game Changer and Contemporary […]

How do entrepreneurs think and feel? In the book Psychological Foundations of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, entrepreneurship professor and author Kelly G. Shaver examines the psychological processes that underlie entrepreneurship. Focusing on the individual rather than the firm, the book analyzes factors such as motivation, cognition, perception, and personality. Shaver discusses what shapes an entrepreneur’s way […]