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Table of Contents
Intro
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction
Part I
Entrepreneurial Context: A System-Level Lens Towards Entrepreneurship
Chapter 1
Informality, 4IR and the Entrepreneurial State in Africa: An 'Economic Ecosystems' Perspective
Abstract
Introduction
Beyond Neoclassical Economics: An 'Economic Ecosystems' Perspective
Dual economies as "economic ecosystems"
Defining economic ecosystems
Localisation and innovation
Differentiation and growth
Adaptation and stability
African developmental needs and conditions
Urbanisation
High infrastructure, service provision deficits
High levels of informality
The emerging African middle class 'precariat'
A small-scale, high absorption infrastructure boom
Green technology and 4IR for Africa
The green technology - 4IR melting pot!
Spatial implementation considerations
Implications for The Entrepreneurial State in Africa
Introduction: An economics ecosystems perspective on the Entrepreneurial State in Africa
Shaping economic ecosystems' responses to change effects
Diversifying the "product space" of economic ecosystems
Entrepreneurial dynamism and innovation
Maintaining stability and resilience through transition
Critical Reflections on the "Economic Ecosystems" Approach
Power, social institutions and context
Formal-informal "Edge Effects" and the Digital Realm
Conclusions and Way Forward
Chapter 2
Collective Intelligence for Good in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Abstract
Background
What is emergence?
Agents and agencies
Situatedness, embodiment, intelligence and emergence
The internet of agents
The artificial mind engine
The artificial mind engine and cybersecurity
Collaborative ecosystems in the 4IR.
Collective entrepreneurship in the 4IR
Community safety entrepreneurial ecosystem
Epidemic control entrepreneurial ecosystem
Universal health coverage (UHC)
Financial risks and return
Conclusion
Chapter 3
Social Enterprise and its Contextual Challenges
Abstract
Introduction
Scaling challenges
Poor enabling environment
Prerequisites for success
The future
Chapter 4
A Model for The Utilisation of Networks and Leveraging of The Economic Benefits of Migration Capital in Emerging Markets
Abstract
Introduction
Understanding migration capital
Key enablers
Leveraging migration capital
Conclusion
Chapter 5
Mobilizing Values and Action through Framing Strategies in Creating a Regional Bio-energy Niche
Abstract
Introduction
Framing strategies
Methodology
Data collection
Results
Conclusion
Limitations
Relevance for emerging markets
Chapter 6
Restoring the Agency of Voice through Video-led Cases for "Values-Driven Entrepreneurship and Societal Impact"
Abstract
Introduction
Enabling the power of speech
A passion for spreading the word
Driven by a passion for justice
Empowerment photography
Professional is personal
Their way of writing
Beyond words
Restoring the agency of voice in vales-driven entrepreneurship
Part II
Organizational-Level Activities in Entrepreneurial Developments
Chapter 7
B Corps on the African Continent: A Source of Socio-Economic Hope?
Abstract
Introduction
B Corps as a movement
B Corps on the continent
Africa as the world's next economic opportunity
B Corps as a remedy?
B Corps in Africa
Chapter 8
Collaboration Over Competition
Abstract
Introduction
Funding
Employees
Customers
Suppliers
Networks
Mentorship
Chapter 9.
Lessons Learnt from Supporting Early-stage Ventures at an African Business School Incubator
Abstract
Understanding the key needs of start-ups
Early-stage entrepreneurship support systems
Incubation
Pilot venture incubation program
Co-working space and community
Mentorship and guidance
Training and workshops
Advisory services
Events
Access to networks
Challenges and other lessons
Conclusion
Chapter 10
Educating a New Generation of Sustainable Leaders by Working with Social-Impact Founders in Africa
Business schools - still part of the problem or already part of the solution?
Entrepreneurial ecosystems: working with Social-Impact Start-ups
Conceptual perspective: the role of entrepreneurial initiative for social innovation in Africa
SISTAC: Social Impact Start-up Academy
Summary
Chapter 11
Toward a Fearless Social Enterprise: Using Psychological Safety to Create Social Value
Social entrepreneurship and models of social enterprise
The case for the social business
Operational challenges and the pressure to professionalize
Teams, psychological safety and learning behavior
Creating fearless social entrepreneurs
Chapter 12
The Impact of Business Accelerators in Disadvantaged Areas: The Case of Solution Space Philippi Village
Introduction
Business incubators and accelerators
Theory
Methodology
Empirical Setting
Philippi Village background
Community background
Team background
Objectives
Target audience
Results
Discussion
Part III
Micro-Level Foundations of Entrepreneurial Activities
Chapter 13
An Entrepreneurship Propensity Index as a Measure of New Venture Creation Potential
Introduction
Entrepreneurship and economic development
International entrepreneurship research
Intrinsic entrepreneurship determinants.
Extrinsic entrepreneurship determinants
Strategy and methodology
Conclusion
CHAPTER 14
Locus of Control and The Happy Entrepreneur
Abstract
Introduction
Entrepreneurship and happiness at work
Locus of control and happiness
Locus of control and entrepreneurship
Conclusion
Chapter 15
Self-empathy as it Relates to Entrepreneurship
Abstract
Introduction
Self-empathy in Empathic Interpersonal Engagement
Self-empathy Observes and Integrates Experiences
Noticing with self-empathy
Becoming aware of sensations, emotions, thoughts and needs
Self-empathy With Ethical Responsibility and Centredness
Ethical exploration and agreement
Centring and active sensation practice
Suspending judgment in self-empathy
Setting personal intentions and attending to self in self-empathy
Self-empathy as a Tool for Empathy With Others
Conclusion
Recommendations for Research
Chapter 16
Executive Coaching as an Entrepreneurial Venture
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Coaching as a small and medium-sized enterprise
Using a business model template to analyse an SME
Research design
Findings and discussion
Value network (VN)
Value architecture (VA)
Value proposition (VP)
VF - Value finance
Practical implications
Conclusion
Chapter 17
Micro-Entrepreneurs and Their Start-Up Teams: Impact of Emotions and Trust
Introduction
Stream 1: The micro-entrepreneur and individual-level factors
Stream 2: Entrepreneurial network/team
Directions for future research
CHAPTER 18
Diversity and Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Intersections and Purposive Collaboration
Abstract
Chapter 19
Challenging the Odds: A Critical Analysis of Refugee Entrepreneurial Resilience in South Africa
Abstract
Background.
The state of entrepreneurship in South Africa
The state of refugee-immigrant entrepreneurship in South Africa
Theoretical Grounding
Introduction
Middleman minority theory
Ethnic enclave economy theory
Social network theories in the immigrant entrepreneurship literature
Entrepreneurial leadership and role modelling
My journey as a refugee entrepreneur in South Africa
Conclusion
Conclusion: Africaneurs of Sub-Saharan Africa
References
Index.
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction
Part I
Entrepreneurial Context: A System-Level Lens Towards Entrepreneurship
Chapter 1
Informality, 4IR and the Entrepreneurial State in Africa: An 'Economic Ecosystems' Perspective
Abstract
Introduction
Beyond Neoclassical Economics: An 'Economic Ecosystems' Perspective
Dual economies as "economic ecosystems"
Defining economic ecosystems
Localisation and innovation
Differentiation and growth
Adaptation and stability
African developmental needs and conditions
Urbanisation
High infrastructure, service provision deficits
High levels of informality
The emerging African middle class 'precariat'
A small-scale, high absorption infrastructure boom
Green technology and 4IR for Africa
The green technology - 4IR melting pot!
Spatial implementation considerations
Implications for The Entrepreneurial State in Africa
Introduction: An economics ecosystems perspective on the Entrepreneurial State in Africa
Shaping economic ecosystems' responses to change effects
Diversifying the "product space" of economic ecosystems
Entrepreneurial dynamism and innovation
Maintaining stability and resilience through transition
Critical Reflections on the "Economic Ecosystems" Approach
Power, social institutions and context
Formal-informal "Edge Effects" and the Digital Realm
Conclusions and Way Forward
Chapter 2
Collective Intelligence for Good in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Abstract
Background
What is emergence?
Agents and agencies
Situatedness, embodiment, intelligence and emergence
The internet of agents
The artificial mind engine
The artificial mind engine and cybersecurity
Collaborative ecosystems in the 4IR.
Collective entrepreneurship in the 4IR
Community safety entrepreneurial ecosystem
Epidemic control entrepreneurial ecosystem
Universal health coverage (UHC)
Financial risks and return
Conclusion
Chapter 3
Social Enterprise and its Contextual Challenges
Abstract
Introduction
Scaling challenges
Poor enabling environment
Prerequisites for success
The future
Chapter 4
A Model for The Utilisation of Networks and Leveraging of The Economic Benefits of Migration Capital in Emerging Markets
Abstract
Introduction
Understanding migration capital
Key enablers
Leveraging migration capital
Conclusion
Chapter 5
Mobilizing Values and Action through Framing Strategies in Creating a Regional Bio-energy Niche
Abstract
Introduction
Framing strategies
Methodology
Data collection
Results
Conclusion
Limitations
Relevance for emerging markets
Chapter 6
Restoring the Agency of Voice through Video-led Cases for "Values-Driven Entrepreneurship and Societal Impact"
Abstract
Introduction
Enabling the power of speech
A passion for spreading the word
Driven by a passion for justice
Empowerment photography
Professional is personal
Their way of writing
Beyond words
Restoring the agency of voice in vales-driven entrepreneurship
Part II
Organizational-Level Activities in Entrepreneurial Developments
Chapter 7
B Corps on the African Continent: A Source of Socio-Economic Hope?
Abstract
Introduction
B Corps as a movement
B Corps on the continent
Africa as the world's next economic opportunity
B Corps as a remedy?
B Corps in Africa
Chapter 8
Collaboration Over Competition
Abstract
Introduction
Funding
Employees
Customers
Suppliers
Networks
Mentorship
Chapter 9.
Lessons Learnt from Supporting Early-stage Ventures at an African Business School Incubator
Abstract
Understanding the key needs of start-ups
Early-stage entrepreneurship support systems
Incubation
Pilot venture incubation program
Co-working space and community
Mentorship and guidance
Training and workshops
Advisory services
Events
Access to networks
Challenges and other lessons
Conclusion
Chapter 10
Educating a New Generation of Sustainable Leaders by Working with Social-Impact Founders in Africa
Business schools - still part of the problem or already part of the solution?
Entrepreneurial ecosystems: working with Social-Impact Start-ups
Conceptual perspective: the role of entrepreneurial initiative for social innovation in Africa
SISTAC: Social Impact Start-up Academy
Summary
Chapter 11
Toward a Fearless Social Enterprise: Using Psychological Safety to Create Social Value
Social entrepreneurship and models of social enterprise
The case for the social business
Operational challenges and the pressure to professionalize
Teams, psychological safety and learning behavior
Creating fearless social entrepreneurs
Chapter 12
The Impact of Business Accelerators in Disadvantaged Areas: The Case of Solution Space Philippi Village
Introduction
Business incubators and accelerators
Theory
Methodology
Empirical Setting
Philippi Village background
Community background
Team background
Objectives
Target audience
Results
Discussion
Part III
Micro-Level Foundations of Entrepreneurial Activities
Chapter 13
An Entrepreneurship Propensity Index as a Measure of New Venture Creation Potential
Introduction
Entrepreneurship and economic development
International entrepreneurship research
Intrinsic entrepreneurship determinants.
Extrinsic entrepreneurship determinants
Strategy and methodology
Conclusion
CHAPTER 14
Locus of Control and The Happy Entrepreneur
Abstract
Introduction
Entrepreneurship and happiness at work
Locus of control and happiness
Locus of control and entrepreneurship
Conclusion
Chapter 15
Self-empathy as it Relates to Entrepreneurship
Abstract
Introduction
Self-empathy in Empathic Interpersonal Engagement
Self-empathy Observes and Integrates Experiences
Noticing with self-empathy
Becoming aware of sensations, emotions, thoughts and needs
Self-empathy With Ethical Responsibility and Centredness
Ethical exploration and agreement
Centring and active sensation practice
Suspending judgment in self-empathy
Setting personal intentions and attending to self in self-empathy
Self-empathy as a Tool for Empathy With Others
Conclusion
Recommendations for Research
Chapter 16
Executive Coaching as an Entrepreneurial Venture
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Coaching as a small and medium-sized enterprise
Using a business model template to analyse an SME
Research design
Findings and discussion
Value network (VN)
Value architecture (VA)
Value proposition (VP)
VF - Value finance
Practical implications
Conclusion
Chapter 17
Micro-Entrepreneurs and Their Start-Up Teams: Impact of Emotions and Trust
Introduction
Stream 1: The micro-entrepreneur and individual-level factors
Stream 2: Entrepreneurial network/team
Directions for future research
CHAPTER 18
Diversity and Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Intersections and Purposive Collaboration
Abstract
Chapter 19
Challenging the Odds: A Critical Analysis of Refugee Entrepreneurial Resilience in South Africa
Abstract
Background.
The state of entrepreneurship in South Africa
The state of refugee-immigrant entrepreneurship in South Africa
Theoretical Grounding
Introduction
Middleman minority theory
Ethnic enclave economy theory
Social network theories in the immigrant entrepreneurship literature
Entrepreneurial leadership and role modelling
My journey as a refugee entrepreneur in South Africa
Conclusion
Conclusion: Africaneurs of Sub-Saharan Africa
References
Index.