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Whether they are running a start-up, family business or a corporation, entrepreneurs are shaping the world of tomorrow. In the Entrepreneurship section, you will learn how entrepreneurship is shaping businesses and society alike, through new business models, products and innovations.

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Entrepreneurship

These start-ups prevailed in the lion's den

Meet 13 companies that have seen business take off after taming the judges on investor-meets-entrepreneur reality TV formats.
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Entrepreneurship

Can a reality TV show help entrepreneurs make it big?

What happens after TV investment shows like "Shark Tank" and "Dragons' Den" - or "Lion's Den" in Germany - finish filming? Do entrepreneurs get the deal they were promised? And would they do it again? We talked to some start-ups to find out.
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Entrepreneurship

Outdated stereotypes

It's a myth that only young guns can set up and lead successful start-ups. Successful entrepreneurship knows no age limits.
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Entrepreneurship

Demis Hassabis: AI entrepreneur, tech titan, polymath

British DeepMind founder and CEO Demis Hassabis remains a humble figure in the world of brash tech giants.
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Entrepreneurship

The network effect

What's the return on investment from attending one of the world's top business schools?
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Entrepreneurship

Lateral thinking: the key to unlocking business growth

Lateral thinking involves looking at problems from new and different perspectives. It's a powerful way to promote innovation and uncover growth opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden.
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Entrepreneurship

Exit strategies: When should founders sell their start-up?

For start-up founders, exiting their company can be difficult. So if they want to get the timing right, they need to be strategic. What to look out for.
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Entrepreneurship

Global hotbeds of innovation

Silicon Valley isn’t the world’s only centre of technology and innovation. We take a look at six growing tech hubs around the globe and what makes them attractive for founders and start-ups.
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Entrepreneurship

"Camels instead of unicorns"

Overnight success and huge profits are no longer the driving forces behind entrepreneurship. Dietmar Grichnik, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), explains why the focus has instead shifted to sustainability, purpose and happiness.

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