Part 1:Foundations of Entrepreneurial Management

Part 1: Foundations of Entrepreneurial Management

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Management
    • Defining Entrepreneurial Management
    • The Role of Entrepreneurs in the Economy
    • Differences Between Managers and Entrepreneurs
  • Chapter 2: History of Entrepreneurship
    • Early Entrepreneurship in Ancient Civilizations
    • Medieval and Renaissance Entrepreneurship
    • The Industrial Revolution and the Modern Entrepreneur
    • 20th Century Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Global Expansion
    • The Digital Age and the Rise of AI-Driven Entrepreneurship
    • Timeline of Key Entrepreneurial Eras
  • Chapter 3: Failure and Success of Entrepreneurs
    • Understanding Entrepreneurial Failure
    • Ingredients for Entrepreneurial Success
    • Case Studies – Success and Failure
    • AI and the Role of Technology in Predicting and Preventing Failure
    • Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
  • Chapter 3A: Entrepreneurs who Failed but Persevered: Case Studies
    • Case Study 1: Thomas Edison – 10,000 Experiments for One Lightbulb
    • Case Study 2: Henry Ford – Bankruptcy Before the Model T
    • Case Study 3: Oprah Winfrey – Fired Before Becoming a Media Mogul
    • Case Study 4: Steve Jobs – Ousted from Apple
    • Case Study 5: Elon Musk – Multiple Near Collapses
    • Lessons Learned from Failure
  • Chapter 4: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
    • Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
    • Creativity, Innovation, and Opportunity Recognition
    • Overcoming Challenges & Barriers
    • Solving Problems in Rural Communities and Society
  • Chapter 5: Types of Entrepreneurs and Ventures
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship vs. Small Business Entrepreneurship
    • Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Ventures
    • Technology and Digital Entrepreneurship
    • Intra-Entrepreneurship at Large Corporations
  • Chapter 6: Social Entrepreneurship
    • Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship
    • Balancing Social Impact and Profits
    • Sustainability Challenges
    • Understanding Non-Profits vs. For-Profit