BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Philippe Silberzahn
We sat down with Philippe Silberzahn to discuss why his new book "Welcome to Uncertainty! Surviving and Thriving in a World of Surprises" is essential reading for leaders, innovators, and those determined to harness the potential of change in an uncertain and ever-evolving landscape.
Entrepreneurial Hubris and Overconfidence: The Dark Side of Positive Emotions
Overindulging positive emotions, such as unwarranted optimism and hubris, can blind entrepreneurs to potential risks and challenges.
Accelerator Programmes – Are They Worth It?
From their research, Dr Chowdhury and Professor Audretsch discovered who these accelerator programmes are most likely to benefit. And it isn't such a varied group of people.
Inspiring Change Makers At Europe’s Largest Student-Led Seed Fund
What does an online database for live music and events listings have in common with a Type 2 Diabetes reversal programme? And what connects these two innovative ventures to a […]
Hands On Venture Capital Learning – Nurturing Student Startups With The Seed Fund
The Oxford Seed Fund (OSF), led by the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, has raised £2.5m from Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) to support start-ups over the next three years, […]
How Focusing On Staff Wellbeing Helps Startups To Grow Quicker
Research suggests that entrepreneurs can benefit from keeping their staff happy as well as their customers
7 Tips For Pitching Your Entrepreneurial Idea, Whether To Angels Or Sharks
Are you ready to present your business idea to the wealthy investors on the Shark Tank? Just remember that the successful Sharks sitting across from you (or Dragons in the UK, […]
The Luck Of The Irish? Why Start-Ups Are Thriving In Ireland
According to the ESI, Ireland has the highest concentration of HGFs and hypergrowers (in proportion to overall companies in the country) in the entirety of Europe. But what is it about Ireland that makes it such an attractive spot for startups? And no, it isn't just the luck of the Irish...