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Überpreneurs
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Überpreneurs

How to Create Innovative Global Businesses and Transform Human Societies

Palgrave Macmillan, 2014 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Inspiring

Recommendation

In the face of overwhelming environmental, social, economic, medical and political challenges on a global scale, certain individuals emerge as heroes. These “überpreneurs” tackle the world’s toughest problems and foment transformational change that positively affects thousands – if not millions – of people. Peter Andrews and Fiona Woods identify 36 such giants and tell their stories. The authors detail the characteristics these change-agents share and ask how society can foster similar leaders. The mini-biographies are engrossing, even if the authors don’t fulfill the promise of their subtitle (then again, transforming human society is a tall order). getAbstract recommends these personalized tales as a source of information and inspiration.

Take-Aways

  • “Überpreneurs” have the vision and fortitude to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.
  • Überpreneurs share unrelenting ambition, an eye for opportunity, clear vision and grounded pragmatism.
  • Ingvar Kamprad’s company, IKEA, offers well-made, affordable furniture worldwide.

About the Authors

Peter Andrews, former Queensland Chief Scientist, is a bio-entrepreneur and adviser on science and economic development. Policy consultant Fiona Wood researches science and innovation.


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    L. W. 1 decade ago
    Great collection of inspiring minds and business ideas!
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    N. P. 1 decade ago
    Sounds intriguing...