Essays about: "Startup founders"

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  1. 6. In the Mind of a Leader : A qualitative study of navigating the journey and challenges of a growing start-up

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Signe Göransson; Josefin Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; Organisational growth; Start-up; Transition; Change management; Transformational leadership; Transactional leadership; Startup configurations; Managerial challenges; Leadership crisis;

    Abstract : Leadership has been of the highest interest for decades as leaders are one of the main factors for organisational success. However, when understanding start-ups the classical leadership theories lack insight into how a leader can grow and thrive together with the organisation. READ MORE

  3. 7. Growth and Success: In the Context of Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Dunja Stevanovic; Michelle Wanyang Ochieng; [2023]
    Keywords : Startups; Sub-Saharan Africa; Growth; Success; Nystartade företag; entreprenörskap; Afrika;

    Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa is currently witnessing a proliferation of innovative startups, brimming with immense potential, yet grappling with formidable adversities that hinder the realisation of their latent capabilities to tangible economic benefits and substantial developmental progress for the region. Employing a qualitative research approach, this study investigates the internal and external factors that shape the growth and success trajectories of startups. READ MORE

  4. 8. The role of policy frameworks on strengthening intermediaries in the "New Space" market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Anastasios Mastroanastasiou; [2022]
    Keywords : New Space; Entrepreneurship; Mission-oriented-policies; Public-Private-Partnerships; Intermediaries;

    Abstract : The space industry belongs to one of the most innovative industries and has provided us with great technologies that are used in our daily lives. The past decade the space industry has undergone a significant decrease in launching costs because of the reusability of the launching capabilities. READ MORE

  5. 9. Understanding Founder-CEO Successions: A qualitative analysis of driving factors behind founder-CEO successions in Swedish growth firms

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Elin Berg; Ida Granberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Founder-CEO successions; Founder-CEO; Leadership; Growth firms;

    Abstract : Founder-CEOs play a key role in the startup journey, but as the company grows, the role of the CEO changes and eventually, most founder-CEOs are succeeded by a professional CEO. While founders are not always considered to be suitable for managing a large complex organisation but rather known for their entrepreneurial spirit, there is little understanding of why founder-CEOs leave, or are forced to leave, their position. READ MORE

  6. 10. Sustainable Business Model Innovation in Vertical Farming Startups : Case Studies of Southeast Asian Vertical Farming Startups

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Fajar-Sidik-Abdullah Kelana; [2022]
    Keywords : vertical farming; sustainable food production; startup; Southeast Asia; challenges and opportunities; business model; sustainability practices; sustainable business model innovation; vertikalt jordbruk; hållbar livsmedelsproduktion; startup; Sydostasien; utmaningar och möjligheter; affärsmodell; hållbarhetsmetoder; hållbar affärsmodellsinnovation;

    Abstract : Rapid growing population, urbanization, climate change, decreasing agricultural production, and soil degradation causes massive challenges for food production and supply chain in Southeast Asia, especially in urban areas. A sustainable food production and supply chain system is needed to produce and supply food for Southeast Asia urban areas. READ MORE