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How Entrepreneurs are Driving Sustainable Development

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How Entrepreneurs are Driving Sustainable Development

By

Daniela Gimenez-Jimenez

Technical University of Dortmund, Germany

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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Foreword

Gimenez allows us to dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship from several new angles, from family enterprises leading the change toward environmental responsibility, to the impact created by female entrepreneurs, giving voice to diverse entrepreneurial experiences. In this insightful book, she explores the inspiring journey of immigrant entrepreneurs finding fulfillment as they navigate the challenges of starting their businesses, leveraging their unique perspectives to create positive impacts on both local and global scales, the role of female entrepreneurs in reshaping corporate goals with sustainable values, driving societal change with innovation and determination and delves into the uncharted territories of family entrepreneurship shaping sustainable goals, societal contributions, and community-based enterprises. Written in a very structured and didactic way, Gimenez illuminates the intersection of business, sustainability, and societal progress. A must-read for anyone passionate about forging a brighter, more inclusive future through the transformative power of entrepreneurship.

Patricia Gabaldón

IE University

Acknowledgments

I am grateful to Lauren, Iram, and Daniel for their support during the development of this book. I also appreciate Sudenur's assistance with editing. This book is dedicated to my mother, father, sister, and husband. I am grateful for their unwavering support.

Thank you all

Daniela Gimenez-Jimenez

Abstract

For decades, multilateral organizations, politicians, activists, and academics have searched for solutions to achieve sustainable development that meets the needs of current and future generations. This book explores the role of entrepreneurship forms in contributing to sustainable development. It emphasizes the significance of balancing economic and noneconomic gains in business ventures as different types of entrepreneurship can contribute to sustainable development. The book comprises five chapters. In the first chapter, I conduct a problematizing review to understand how the literature has considered the relationship between entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Throughout this review, I also observe the antecedents and outcomes of businesses pursuing economic and noneconomic gains. Social, ecological, and sustainable entrepreneurship have frequently been cited as key drivers of sustainable development in the literature. However, other types of entrepreneurship, such as university, community, indigenous, and academic entrepreneurship, have also been identified as important contributors to sustainable development. This finding highlights the need for further research to explore the role of various types of entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable development. By incorporating a broader range of entrepreneurial activities, we can better understand their potential impact on sustainable development. The subsequent chapters are dedicated to investigating these different types of entrepreneurial activities, such as those undertaken by family businesses, female entrepreneurs, and migrant entrepreneurs, which could help to achieve sustainable development. Using a variety of databases and quantitative approaches, I show the extent to which entrepreneurs alleviate grand societal challenges through their businesses. In every chapter of my book, I offer several suggestions that aim to help businesses overcome the challenges that they face while pursuing both economic and noneconomic gains. This book highlights the importance of this topic, and I hope that it will encourage others to contribute to this relevant conversation by using entrepreneurship types.