• Does gig work benefit vulnerable groups in the labour market? (from the Labour Market podcast)
    Jun 12 2024

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    7 mins
  • Double standards: Do we give unethical start-ups a free pass?
    May 29 2024

    The public cheers on new companies push the boundaries. But what happens when these companies find themselves on the wrong side?

    This episode explores how people react when startups break norms. Tune in to learn:

    • Whether people are more forgiving of startups than established companies;
    • How judgments of right and wrong are formed;
    • Under what conditions companies can escape condemnation for misbehavior;
    • How media coverage of startups changed since 2017.
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    7 mins
  • How can entrepreneurs evolve their start-ups into resilient scale-ups?
    May 15 2024

    Scaling a startup is the biggest challenge for growth-focused founders. Few manage to scale, and fewer survive the scaling. What are the key challenges founders must overcome to survive and thrive?


    Join us in this episode as we explore:

    • What the difference is between growth and scaling;
    • What are three major organizational changes a scale-up must go through;
    • What are three key leadership changes a scale-up must embrace;
    • Why entrepreneurs who emphasize speed often fail at scaling.

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    7 mins
  • Pitch perfect: Does content of an entrepreneurial pitch even matter?
    Apr 24 2024

    Although the pitch has a predefined structure and content, entrepreneurs vary greatly in their approach to pitching. In as little as 5 to 10 minutes, some entrepreneurs win the hearts and wallets of investors, and it is not the content that makes the impression.


    Tune in to find out:

    • What investors really look for in a pitch;
    • How can entrepreneurs use nonverbal communication to win over investors;
    • Why entrepreneurs should not be tempted to neglect pitch content.


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    7 mins
  • Is encouraging people to become entrepreneurs harmful?
    Apr 10 2024

    Entrepreneurship is sometimes seen as a tool to reduce unemployment. Hence, it is promoted the most vulnerable people in the labor market. But do they benefit in any way from becoming entrepreneurs? ebepodcast.com

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    8 mins
  • Growth factors: Why are some ventures growing fast and others aren’t?
    Mar 27 2024

    In the world of startups, success is measured by revenue growth, market share growth and employment growth. But what makes a startup grow?

    This episode reveals four growth factors:

    • Market: Why choosing the right market is critical to a company's growth.
    • Business strategy: What are the business strategies that support high growth?
    • Founder: What are the characteristics of the founder that predict venture growth?
    • Resources: Why are external investors so important for venture growth?

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    7 mins
  • Are entrepreneurs happy?
    Mar 13 2024

    Many people believe that happiness is the ultimate goal of human existence. If happiness is the ultimate goal, can entrepreneurship be considered a pathway to its attainment?


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    8 mins
  • Work hard, play hard: Is leisure time the key to becoming a more successful entrepreneur?
    Feb 28 2024

    Countless studies have emphasized the long hours and unwavering commitment that entrepreneurs put into their ventures, often at the expense of other areas of life. However, in our quest to dissect the entrepreneurial journey, have we overlooked a crucial element – leisure time?


    Tune into this episode where we are going to unpack:

    • What is leisure crafting;
    • How leisure crafting can help entrepreneurs become more engaged at work;
    • What are the pitfalls of leisure crafting;
    • How can entrepreneurs benefit from detaching from work.
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    7 mins