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Circular Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
Challenges, Opportunities and Future Trends
9781035318230 Edward Elgar Publishing
João J. Ferreira, Magnus Klofsten and David Urbano along with their contributing authors, analyse circular economy entrepreneurship (CEship) in depth in this book, exploring the process of seizing opportunities in the circular economy domain to achieve sustainability goals. Examining the challenges and successes of developing CEship ecosystems across diverse geographical contexts, they discuss lessons learned and identify important future trends in the field.
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João J. Ferreira, Magnus Klofsten and David Urbano along with their contributing authors, analyse circular economy entrepreneurship (CEship) in depth in this book, exploring the process of seizing opportunities in the circular economy domain to achieve sustainability goals. Examining the challenges and successes of developing CEship ecosystems across diverse geographical contexts, they discuss lessons learned and identify important future trends in the field.
Chapters focus on the importance of collaborative relationships and local adaptation, as well as the role of government policies. They systematically review sustainable entrepreneurship, focusing on institutional and ecosystem factors, the challenges for circular ventures, and the complexities of growing these programs and paths to achieve success. Authors shed light on the specificities of CEship ecosystems and provide insights into effective strategies through case studies, such as the smartphone market, universities, and the Spanish town of Cheste, to show fostering CEship in different regions.
Circular Entrepreneurship Ecosystems is a vital read for students and academics in business, economics, management and sustainability. It will also be beneficial to entrepreneurs, business support actors and policymakers.
Chapters focus on the importance of collaborative relationships and local adaptation, as well as the role of government policies. They systematically review sustainable entrepreneurship, focusing on institutional and ecosystem factors, the challenges for circular ventures, and the complexities of growing these programs and paths to achieve success. Authors shed light on the specificities of CEship ecosystems and provide insights into effective strategies through case studies, such as the smartphone market, universities, and the Spanish town of Cheste, to show fostering CEship in different regions.
Circular Entrepreneurship Ecosystems is a vital read for students and academics in business, economics, management and sustainability. It will also be beneficial to entrepreneurs, business support actors and policymakers.
Critical Acclaim
‘This book on circular entrepreneurship ecosystems is at the crossroads of three popular areas of research: circular economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Making an attempt to address important issues and challenges our societies are confronted with, this more than needed book is bringing a clear picture of a state-of-the-art of research at the intersection of these domains and opening new and interesting avenues for future research. As stated by the editors and we agree with them: “This book serves as a catalyst for researchers and policymakers to further explore the theory of entrepreneurship ecosystems within the framework of the circular economy”. In other words, it tries to answer the key question: to which extent the concept of entrepreneurship ecosystem could be theorized and applied to make our world more sustainable, in particular in the context of circular economy?’
– Alain Fayolle, IDRAC Business School, France, and Turku School of Economics, Finland
‘Transitioning to a circular economy implies shifting entrepreneurial activities away from profit-maximizing take-make-use-dispose practices toward value creation based on sustainability and circularity principles. This book brings together leading researchers from various disciplines and geographic contexts. It is a must-read for researchers and policymakers, providing up-to-date knowledge and insightful understanding of emerging circular entrepreneurial ecosystems.’
– Olof Hjelm, Linköping University, Sweden
‘The concept of the circular economy is a paradigm shift in the explanation and design of economic processes and the opportunities that open up for start-ups and entrepreneurs. This book provides important conceptual and empirical foundations for this. It also highlights the need for further research and action. A theory for the great transformation to a circular economy is on the further research agenda.’
– Klaus Fichter, Borderstep Institute, Germany
‘As the world grapples with sustainability challenges, the need for pursuing more sustainable development strategies and calls for a more circular economy are now more pressing than ever. Entrepreneurship as a driving force for economic development has to be a relevant part of these strategies. Entrepreneurial ecosystems provide an important context to better understand how entrepreneurship flourishes. This book addresses and bridges these two critical areas. It introduces a systematic perspective on the novel concept of circular entrepreneurship (CEship) ecosystems, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the circular economy, particularly those who want to understand how these two forces can work in tandem. It discusses the theories behind CEships and provides real-world examples from across the globe. This comprehensive approach offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of CEships. It also provides practical guidance for researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in the value of these ideas for their own community. If this is your case, this book can be an important addition to your toolkit.’
– Soumodip Sakar, University of Évora and Alentejo Science & Technology Park (PACT), Portugal, and Harvard University, US
‘Circular economic principles herald a paradigm shift for entrepreneurship. Editors Ferreira, Klofsten, and Urbano have assembled a powerhouse of contributions that sheds new light on what this shift means for entrepreneurs. Advents of various advanced technologies, policy changes, and generational shifts are setting the stage for increased entrepreneurial intensity in the areas of social enterprise, sustainability, and ecosystem development. Circular Entrepreneurship, as presented in this scholarly book, extends circular economic principles to offer a richer and better context for these areas of entrepreneurship to keep evolving in better harmony with each other. The results of this evolution entail radically positive implications for business, society, and the environment. The entrepreneurs, scholars, and students of today should think very strategically about the future key role of entrepreneurship in the transition to a circular economy and in the achievement of national sustainable development goals. This book is rooted in deep conceptual foundations and oriented toward practical application, which make it an incredibly rich source of information for such strategic entrepreneurial thinking.’
– Patrick J. Murphy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, US
– Alain Fayolle, IDRAC Business School, France, and Turku School of Economics, Finland
‘Transitioning to a circular economy implies shifting entrepreneurial activities away from profit-maximizing take-make-use-dispose practices toward value creation based on sustainability and circularity principles. This book brings together leading researchers from various disciplines and geographic contexts. It is a must-read for researchers and policymakers, providing up-to-date knowledge and insightful understanding of emerging circular entrepreneurial ecosystems.’
– Olof Hjelm, Linköping University, Sweden
‘The concept of the circular economy is a paradigm shift in the explanation and design of economic processes and the opportunities that open up for start-ups and entrepreneurs. This book provides important conceptual and empirical foundations for this. It also highlights the need for further research and action. A theory for the great transformation to a circular economy is on the further research agenda.’
– Klaus Fichter, Borderstep Institute, Germany
‘As the world grapples with sustainability challenges, the need for pursuing more sustainable development strategies and calls for a more circular economy are now more pressing than ever. Entrepreneurship as a driving force for economic development has to be a relevant part of these strategies. Entrepreneurial ecosystems provide an important context to better understand how entrepreneurship flourishes. This book addresses and bridges these two critical areas. It introduces a systematic perspective on the novel concept of circular entrepreneurship (CEship) ecosystems, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the circular economy, particularly those who want to understand how these two forces can work in tandem. It discusses the theories behind CEships and provides real-world examples from across the globe. This comprehensive approach offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of CEships. It also provides practical guidance for researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in the value of these ideas for their own community. If this is your case, this book can be an important addition to your toolkit.’
– Soumodip Sakar, University of Évora and Alentejo Science & Technology Park (PACT), Portugal, and Harvard University, US
‘Circular economic principles herald a paradigm shift for entrepreneurship. Editors Ferreira, Klofsten, and Urbano have assembled a powerhouse of contributions that sheds new light on what this shift means for entrepreneurs. Advents of various advanced technologies, policy changes, and generational shifts are setting the stage for increased entrepreneurial intensity in the areas of social enterprise, sustainability, and ecosystem development. Circular Entrepreneurship, as presented in this scholarly book, extends circular economic principles to offer a richer and better context for these areas of entrepreneurship to keep evolving in better harmony with each other. The results of this evolution entail radically positive implications for business, society, and the environment. The entrepreneurs, scholars, and students of today should think very strategically about the future key role of entrepreneurship in the transition to a circular economy and in the achievement of national sustainable development goals. This book is rooted in deep conceptual foundations and oriented toward practical application, which make it an incredibly rich source of information for such strategic entrepreneurial thinking.’
– Patrick J. Murphy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, US
