ABSTRACT
In today’s time and age, economies worldwide–and especially in emerging markets–need an effective and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem that is government-enabled, private-sector-led, innovation-driven, youth-empowered, and future-oriented. Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem requires an all-inclusive approach where different stakeholders in society are engaged, including private enterprises, government, civil society, and other institutions and individuals who can enrich, support and advocate for a national entrepreneurial culture that can help transform economies. This chapter focuses on the journey of the School of Business of the American University in Cairo. Since 2010 this has been the primary educational partner of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt and a key player in the Middle East Africa region through its portfolio of entrepreneurship, innovation, inclusive development, responsible business and leadership offerings, to help create the next generation of business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and change agents who can make a difference to society.
