Full Description
Presenting an updated overview of transformational entrepreneurship, this book explores how critical concepts can be contextualised for different regions and countries, underlining the fact that no one system fits all. In order for entrepreneurship to play a role in socio-economic development, a balance needs to be struck between focusing on individual entrepreneurial activities and regions, and society-wide changes. Building on the Editors' previous books, Systemic Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Centres, this volume delves deeper into the importance of innovative eco-systems, providing examples of how transformational entrepreneurship can be implemented in different geographical locations. An invaluable read for policy-makers as well as scholars, the authors provide a series of detailed case studies from regions including the UK, Malaysia and Africa.
Contents
I. The Journey to Transformational Entrepreneurship; Gideon Maas, Paul Jones and Joan Lockyer.- 2. innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems as Important Building Blocks; Zimu Xu and Gideon Maas.- 3. Case Study: Transformational Entrepreneurship in the UK - "From UK Bread Waste to Global Beer Brand"; Rebecca Connolly.- 4. Case Study: Gender and Enterprise Development in Africa; Keren Naa Abeka Arthur.- 5. Case Study: Transformational Entrepreneurship in Australia - Cyrise, A University and an IT Service Provider Join Forces to Tackle Cyber Crime; Heather Round.- 6. Case Study: Transformational Entrepreneurship in Malaysia - Dare to Dream, Dare to Talk, Dare to Act(ion); Sok Kwan Say and Kii Geat Johan Lim .- 7. Conclusions on Transformational Entrepreneurship; Paul Jones and Gideon Maas.
