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Entrepreneurs are individuals who pursue opportunities in the marketplace. In order to be a successful entrepreneur, some degree of connectivity within society is needed. This connectivity enables entrepreneurs to share ideas and information in the hope of some form of mutual exchange. Thus, connectivity in essence refers to collaboration or linkages that entrepreneurs have with other entities. This chapter will focus on explaining why entrepreneurial connectivity is needed within society with the goal of providing a holistic summary of its usefulness particularly in times of change.
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Ratten, V. (2021). The Role of Entrepreneurial Connectivity in Society. In: Ratten, V. (eds) Entrepreneurial Connectivity. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5572-2_1
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