Learning to begin again: Europe’s ‘second-chance’ entrepreneurs
After two early ventures collapsed, ESCP alumnus Julien Sylvain built a €50mn bedding brand, a case study in the power of persistence.
Listening to the forest: how Maa Biodiversity is bringing life back to Europe’s woods
As biodiversity vanishes at an unprecedented pace, one startup is taking a hands-on approach to saving Europe’s forests. Maa Biodiversity combines science, land management and finance to turn fragile tree stands into thriving ecosystems.
S.W.A.G. Studio: using urban dance to foster inclusion and fight exclusion
ESCP alumna Pauline Terestchenko’s studio isn’t just a place to dance — it’s a movement that’s bringing refugees, beginners and marginalised groups together to break down barriers and build community.
Davide Sola on strategy, learning loops, and the value of mistakes
In the latest episode of We All Make Mistakes, Professor Ben Voyer speaks to Dr. Davide Sola, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at ESCP Business School.
Navigating the new normal: Strategies for making decisions amid extreme uncertainty
In an interview with ESCP professor René Mauer, we unpack the essence of uncertainty in entrepreneurship – and explore strategies for making strategic decisions in unpredictable environments.
Pandas: As rare as women leaders?
We discussed gender equality at work with Isabelle Hoyer, co-founder of PANDA Network, one of Germany’s largest networks for women.
Start, Learn, Lead: Lessons for first-time entrepreneurs
Maksim Shymanovich embraces the challenge of starting things from zero. What can we learn from his experience as a young entrepreneur?
As venture capital funding plummets, here’s how founders can raise finance and conserve capital
Davide Sola offers strategies that entrepreneurs can adopt to secure funding in this evolving economic environment, all while becoming more resource-efficient in the face of constraints in funding availability.
How to make it in Silicon Valley as a foreign founder
Starting your own venture in Silicon Valley is already no easy feat. What about when you’re a newcomer to the USA? Bruno Lévêque, a French entrepreneur living in the Bay Area, has some tips.
Why entrepreneurs need to make use of chance
René Mauer explains why entrepreneurs should tap the potential of chance, and how to open the door.
How to measure business impact on society and the environment
Prof. Alisa Sydow provides a three-step playbook for quantifying the costs imposed on society and the environment — information that can empower you to take positive action.
From ideation to success: the power of feedback for entrepreneurs
What do a mattress startup and a medical resources platform have in common? The answer: listening, learning and adapting to customer feedback.
