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11 Paradoxes of Entrepreneurial Thinking: why entrepreneurship can hardly be taught

Open Innovation EU

As opposed to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial thinking is not necessarily bound to entrepreneurs (to be); it is an essential skill for ‘strengthening human capital, employability and competitiveness’ (Bacigalupo et al., Entrepreneurship. These two extremes – and everything in between – have been topic of discussion ever since.

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The secrets behind building a Unicorn

Matthew Griffin

This article was updated on Apr 29th 2015. What does it take to create a Unicorn – a company that achieves a valuation of $1 Billion or more within five years of first opening their doors and why are there more of them than ever? I hope that you’ve found this article useful and that it contributes to your success.

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Typology for Innovative Organizations

Open Innovation EU

New generations, societal change, sustainable goals and disruptive technology require organizations to be much more flexible, self-reinventing organisms that don’t fit above-mentioned design principles. They require openness, transparency, adaptability, co-creation, self-management and responsiveness. Socio-economic Relevance.

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The Banks Guide to scouting Fintech

Matthew Griffin

This was the scene at the Finextra Future of Finance 2015 event held in London’s Canary Wharf this week but for all the bravado and chit chat there was one question on every Fintech’s lips – “How do I get my Fintech adopted by or noticed by a bank?”. Spread your net, broaden your horizons and be open to new approaches. mgriffin_uk. +44