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Entrepreneurial and Family Business Ecosystem. The case of Sharjah in the UAE
Date and Time
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Location
L. William Seidman Center
Charles W. Loosemore Forum SCB 1008A
50 Front Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description
Target: local stakeholder and policy makers
Seminar description: This seminar delves into the birth and development of Sharjah's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Rodrigo Basco will explore how Sharjah, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recognized as the Cultural Capital of the UAE, has transformed into a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship. This transformation began after the 2008 financial crisis when the UAE government adopted a new economic agenda focused on diversification and reducing oil dependence. Through a detailed analysis, Dr. Basco will illustrate the complex dynamics and interactions that have fostered an entrepreneurial spirit in Sharjah.
The seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of how an entrepreneurial ecosystem emerges and evolves. The research combines both qualitative and quantitative data, including interviews with local stakeholders, focus groups, and surveys measuring entrepreneurial activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the speaker and one another to exchange ideas and knowledge to compare the local with Sharjah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This interaction promises to enrich the understanding of the factors driving successful ecosystems and offer practical insights for policymakers, scholars, and entrepreneurs interested in the dynamics of economic development.
This event has been tagged as academic, entrepreneur, and seidman.
Contact
Ana Gonzalez
gonzaana@gvsu.edu
616-331-7359