L a N e t

Loading

Nigeria's free digital learning hub. Videos, lecture notes, practice questions and leaderboards aligned with CCMAS, NBTE, NCCE, WAEC, NECO, IJMB and JAMB curricula.

  • 100% Free — No Subscription. No Paywall. Ever.

ENT 227 — Foundation of Entrepreneurial Ventures

Entrepreneurship · 200 Level · First Semester

About this course

ENT 227 Foundation of Entrepreneurial Ventures is a 200 Level course in the Entrepreneurship department, taught in the First Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 6 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 2 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Innovation Solutions to Emerging Challenges Innovation solutions to emerging challenges involve the development and application of new ideas, technologies, processes, and business models to address evolving social, economic, environmental, and technological problems. As the world continues to face issues such as climate change, digital disruption, health crises, resource scarcity, and changing consumer demands, innovation provides effective ways to adapt and overcome these challenges. Entrepreneurs and organizations use creativity, research, and technology to design products and services that improve efficiency, enhance sustainability, and create value for society. By embracing innovation, businesses and communities can respond proactively to emerging challenges, maintain competitiveness, drive economic growth, and contribute to long-term social and technological advancement.

Theories and Thinkers in Entrepreneurship Development Theories and thinkers in entrepreneurship development explain how entrepreneurial activities emerge, grow, and contribute to economic and social progress. Various scholars have developed theories to understand the motivations, behaviors, and roles of entrepreneurs in society. For example, Joseph Schumpeter's Innovation Theory emphasizes the entrepreneur as an innovator who drives economic development through new products, processes, and markets, while David McClelland's Need for Achievement Theory highlights the importance of personal motivation and the desire for success in entrepreneurial behavior. Other contributors, such as Frank Knight, who focused on risk and uncertainty, and Israel Kirzner, who emphasized opportunity recognition, have further enriched the understanding of entrepreneurship. These theories provide valuable insights into how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, manage challenges, create value, and stimulate economic growth, making them fundamental to the study and practice of entrepreneurship development.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Innovation Solutions to Emerging Challenges (series 4)

  1. Innovation Solutions to Emerging Challenges 1 9 minutes 3 seconds
  2. Innovation Solutions to Emerging Challenges 2 4 minutes 48 seconds
  3. Innovation Solutions to Emerging Challenges 3 6 minutes 38 seconds

Series 2: theories and thinkers in entrepreneurship development (series 5)

  1. theories and thinkers in entrepreneurship development 1 9 minutes 10 seconds
  2. theories and thinkers in entrepreneurship developmen 2 6 minutes 17 seconds
  3. theories and thinkers in entrepreneurship developmen 3 4 minutes 51 seconds