From the Classroom to the Real World: The Role of Universities in Accelerating Entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard interviews Andreas Johansson, CEO of SSE Business Lab, a startup incubator, and accelerator based in Stockholm. They discuss the difference between incubators and accelerators, the selection criteria for participants, and the importance of founders in startup success. Andreas also shares insights on networking, coaching, and mentoring in the startup ecosystem. He emphasizes the value of community and collaboration among entrepreneurs and the role of universities in supporting entrepreneurship. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Startup Syndrome podcast, which aims to share knowledge and insights from the startup world.

In this conversation, Tom Leonard and Andreas Johansson discuss various topics related to entrepreneurship and running a startup. They talk about the benefits of using videos for training and mentoring, as well as the importance of not repeating oneself. Andreas shares information about the Startup Syndrome podcast, which covers different topics related to entrepreneurship and running a startup. They also discuss the importance of spreading awareness about entrepreneurship programs and the challenges of sweat equity in startups. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and an invitation to engage with the Gamers Change Lives podcast.

Takeaways

Incubators and accelerators provide resources, support, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The selection criteria for incubators and accelerators often include the team's coachability and the potential for scalability.

Founders play a crucial role in the success of a startup, and their ability to execute and adapt is highly valued.

Networking and community engagement are important for entrepreneurs to gain support and learn from others in the ecosystem.

Incubators and accelerators can contribute to job creation and strengthen a country's competitiveness in the global market.

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Featured in this episode:

Andreas Johansson, CEO at SSE Business Lab. SSE Business Lab is the startup incubator of the Stockholm School of Economics and the most successful unicorn-creating business accelerator in the Nordics.

He is also a host on the podcast: Startup Syndrome.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-johansson-396785161/

Website: https://www.hhs.se/en/outreach/sse-initiatives/sse-business-lab/

Podcast: Startup Syndrome

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