1st Edition

The Global Entrepreneur

By H. Shaw Copyright 2018
136 Pages
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, entrepreneurship has never been more vital. As jobs were lost from large organizations, most new jobs came from innovative startups. The lure of hi-tech has attracted many people who see themselves as future entrepreneurs, but who lack the perspective of the total experience. To meet this demand, community colleges and universities across the world have... Read more

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER ONE: IN THE BEGINNING

CHAPTER TWO:PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

CHAPTER THREE: THE ENTREPRENEUR

CHAPTER FOUR: INTRAPRENEURSHIP

CHAPTER FIVE: THE SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR

CHAPTER SIX: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

CHAPTER SEVEN: CULTURE & THE ENTREPRENEUR

CHAPTER EIGHT: FINANCE

CHAPTER NINE: PRESENTATION

CHAPTER TEN: EXITS

CHAPTER ELEVEN: VALUATIONS

INDEX

Biography

H. Laurence Shaw is an advisor to the Life Science Industry and lectures on Entrepreneurship in International Business to the MBA Course at Haifa University. Previously he held senior executive positions in major corporations in the USA & Europe. He has founded several companies and has been involved in the startup industry in Israel. He graduated UCH Medical School London. He has written several books and a play for television.

'Dr Shaw brings his extensive international background in both corporate life and start up ventures to entrepreneurship. His book provides a concise, interesting overview of the subject interspersed with real life stories exemplifying the common problems that beset the nascent entrepreneur. It will be an invaluable aid to anyone thinking of joining or starting an entrepreneur venture' — William G. Dempsey

    'Laurence draws on vast international experiences offering entrepreneurs a road map on how to turn creativity and innovation to commercial success. Clear guidelines are provided as well into the challenges and pitfalls that will certainly arise along the road.' — Mark Dumenil, President MD Medical Devices Consultant, International Executive and Entrepreneur in the Medical Devices Business and former colleague to Laurence Shaw