Essays about: "Ecopreneurs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Ecopreneurs.

  1. 1. Which factors act as the main motivators for ecopreneurs in Sweden to start their green-green ventures?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daan van Lonkhuizen; Axel Åman; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; ecopreneurs; green-green ventures; motivators; venture creation; Sweden.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: Ecopreneurs are individuals who engage in entrepreneurial activities, starting green-green ventures, and focusing on sustainability. Ecopreneurs are shown to be key drivers in our society’s transition toward sustainability. This research focuses on environmental sustainability and the reason these individuals engage in ecopreneurship. READ MORE

  2. 2. How Do Personality Traits of Ecopreneurs Impact the Investment Decision of Sustainable Venture Capitalists?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elizabeth Myers; Anne Lotte Offringa; [2022]
    Keywords : Ecopreneur; Sustainable Entrepreneur; Sustainable Venture Capitalist; Personality Traits; Investment Decision; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurs have certain personality traits that are evaluated by venture capitalists (VCs) when making their investment decision, which have been studied in literature. However, personality traits in ecopreneurs, or sustainable entrepreneurs, that may impact the investment decision of a sustainable venture capitalist (SVC) are not known to have been studied, and therefore warrant research opportunities. READ MORE

  3. 3. Ecopreneurial Startups with Sustainable Innovations : A Case Study on the Emergence and Growth of Four Finnish Startup Companies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anni Heikkinen; Sonja Koskinen; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Ecopreneurship; Environmental entrepreneurship; Innovation; Startup; Case study;

    Abstract : With growing attention to sustainable development, the role of sustainable innovations has gained increasing significance. Due to their high innovativeness, research has begun to recognize the importance of small companies that base their entire business rationale on sustainability, as they have a central role in creating solutions to some of the most critical environmental issues of today. READ MORE

  4. 4. Overcoming of barriers to environmental sustainability for SMEs: What makes ecopreneurs different?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Shaun H van Eyssen; Severin Lehner; [2017]
    Keywords : Ecopreneurs; SME Small and Medium Enterprises ; Green businesses and Environmental sustainability;

    Abstract : This study aims at generating knowledge about ecopreneurs’ perception towards barriers complicating the implementation of a more environmentally friendly business concept. Managers in SMEs would often like to orientate their business more environmentally friendly but perceive certain barriers holding them back from doing so. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Potential Catalytic Role of Green Entrepreneurship – Technological Eco–Innovations and Ecopreneurs’ Acts – in the Structural Transformation to a Low–Carbon or Green Economy: A Foucauldian Discursive Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Simon Elias Bibri; [2014]
    Keywords : Discourse; episteme; green entrepreneurs hip; ecopreneurs; technological eco–innovations; low–carbon green sustainable economy; transformation; green and energy efficiency technologies; ICT; environmental; economic; political; social; ecological modernization; European society; Foucault; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Green entrepreneurship – technological eco–innovations and ecopreneurs’ acts – has recently received much attention from European policymakers as one promising response to the challenges of sustainable economic development due to its potential to catalyze and build a low–carbon or green economy. This topical relationship between green entrepreneurship and sustainable economy has also gained increasing interest among scholars. READ MORE