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CASE STUDY | ENTREPRENEURSHIP<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Blending Theory and Practice: How ESCP Berlin Drives Innovation in Sustainability Entrepreneurship<\/h1>\n

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In November 2023, Strategy Tools partnered with the Dubai Future District Fund to create a unique, transformative experience for budding venture capitalists. This case study explores the program\u2019s impact on the participants and the UAE VC ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About ESCP Business School Berlin<\/h2>\n

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Founded in 1819, ESCP Business School<\/a> is one of Europe\u2019s oldest and most prestigious business schools. It is known for its commitment to excellence in business education and internationalism, with campuses across major European cities. <\/p>\n

The Berlin campus, launched in 1973, has emerged as a leader in sustainability-focused education, driving innovation in clean technology and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

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The Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainability Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SEI), led by Professor Florian L\u00fcdeke-Freund, is a flagship program at the Berlin campus, designed to equip the next generation of business leaders with the skills to create innovative and sustainable business solutions.<\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/h1>\n

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In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable business practices, ESCP Berlin faced the challenge of ensuring its curriculum remains at the cutting edge of sustainability education. The goal was to develop a program that not only imparts theoretical knowledge but also equips students with the practical tools and hands-on experience needed to drive real-world innovation in the fields of clean technology and the circular economy.<\/p>\n

To address this, ESCP Berlin sought to design courses that blend academic rigor with experiential learning, giving students the opportunity to develop and scale sustainable ventures while mastering the complex dynamics of entrepreneurship in a sustainability context.<\/p>\n

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The Solution<\/h1>\n

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To meet this challenge, ESCP Berlin has collaborated with Enrico Maset, an experienced professional in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Over the years, Enrico\u2019s role has evolved to significantly contribute to the MSc SEI program.<\/p>\n

Co-Teaching Circularity & Strategy<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>For two years, Enrico co-taught the Circularity & Strategy<\/em> course alongside Professor Florian Andrews. His expertise in experiential learning and strategic simulations added practical depth, helping students understand how to integrate circular economy principles into viable business strategies.<\/p>\n

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    Idea to Exit: A Clean Tech Entrepreneurship Journey<\/h3>\n

    In the most recent academic year, Enrico expanded his role by designing and leading a new course, Idea to Exit: A Clean Tech Entrepreneurship Journey<\/em>. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive view of the entrepreneurial lifecycle in the clean tech space, guiding them from ideation to potential exit strategies.<\/p>\n

    To achieve the objectives of these courses, Enrico leveraged two powerful tools:<\/p>\n