Developing impactful entrepreneurial teaching using a business model framework

Authors

  • Kenneth L. Stenkjær
  • Jesper Chrautwald Sort Business Model Design Center, Aalborg University
  • Kristian Brøndum Business Model Design Center, Department of Business and Mangement, Aalborg University
  • Morten Lund Business Model Design Center, Department of Business and Mangement, Aalborg University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5278/jbm.v9i3.2581

Abstract

This paper provides insights towards the development of an impactful entrepreneurial course called New Venture Creation. The course is based on the principals of Lean Start-up methodology but modified to encompass the demands from a Higher Educational Institution. The course has shown positive results among students, externals and incubators.

Author Biography

Jesper Chrautwald Sort, Business Model Design Center, Aalborg University

Jesper Chrautwald Sort, Ph.D Fellow, is Project Manager on the "Matching for Growth" project at Business Model Design Center (BMDC, www.bmdc.aau.dk). Jesper has a MA in Management Accounting and is currently writing a Ph.D. on growth Couplings, which is about creating a better link between investors and entrepreneurs in Denmark. This is ensured through a better matchmaking of investors and entrepreneurs; where the goal obviously is value creation for both parties. Jesper has a number of international publications to his record and his research interests concern Business Models, Performance Management, Private Equity and Venture Capital / Business Angels. For further information on Jespers's professional and academic profile see: @Linkedin: http://linkd.in/1sFZad5 #BMBUZZ: http://bit.ly/bmb2014v

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Published

27-09-2021

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Section

Special Issue: Teaching Business Models