#13: Towards value-oriented entrepreneurship teaching. A talk with Apurva Ganoo. (Aalto University School of Business)

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In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn has a chat with Apurva Ganoo, a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Together, they dive deep into the critical aspects of teaching entrepreneurship and redefining the concept of value in this field.

Apurva shares his insights on creating an engaging, inclusive, and practical entrepreneurship education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities in the entrepreneurial world. Whether you're a student, educator, or entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable takeaways for everyone:

· Teaching entrepreneurship allows for the combination of theory and practice in a tangible and engaging manner.

· Entrepreneurship education should go beyond monetary value and consider other forms of value, such as solving user needs and creating value for the environment and society.

· Sustainable entrepreneurship requires a critical view and an understanding of the tensions and paradoxes involved.

· Students are increasingly receptive to a more inclusive and holistic approach to entrepreneurship education.

· Lecturers can support greater diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship by creating a safe space for discussion, challenging stereotypes, and using inclusive tools and methods.

· Entrepreneurship education should not only focus on creating founders but also on preparing students for various roles in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

· The landscape of entrepreneurship education is evolving, with a shift towards a more critical view and a recognition of the limitations of traditional teaching methods.

· Lecturers can make assignments and assessments more relevant and helpful for students' professional careers by focusing on practical skills and real-world applications.

· Collaboration between universities and the entrepreneurial ecosystem is crucial for creating meaningful opportunities and pathways for students.

· Entrepreneurship education should address the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, including the challenges and privileges involved.

Apurva Ganoo’s bio:

Apurva Ganoo is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Aalto University School of Business. In his research he looks into entrepreneurial education (how we teach, what we teach, why we teach in entrepreneurship) and the surrounding entrepreneurial ecosystem and institutions. In teaching, he is closely involved with Aalto’s new master’s program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, along with two introductory bachelor's courses in entrepreneurship. He is also actively involved in various EU funded capacity-building projects and actively explors partnerships with other universities, industrial partners, and organizations.

Quote:

"Entrepreneurship and value are very closely tied because they affect what you identify as valuable and how you capture it."
Link to the mentioned C-Accelerate Project:
www.c-accelerate.eu
EU funding via the EIT-HEI initiatve

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound engineer: Tanel Kadalipp
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