Entrepreneurship by the Books

Abstract

The history of invention and innovation makes clear the importance of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth. This is especially important today, when we face the twin challenges of developing new economic energy sources while avoiding the threat of global warming. Thus, it is essential that we provide potential entrepreneurs access to the less well-known insights provided by book learning in addition to the well-known lessons from learning by doing.

Keywords:

• book smarts
• chance
• entrepreneurship
• negative capability
• street smarts