Mobile Entrepreneurs - An Ethnographic Study of the Migration of the Highly Skilled

Migration, mobility, and globalization are transforming ways of working and living, and this book explores how startup founders experience and navigate these changes. It presents current ethnographic research on the migration strategies, dimensions of mobilities, transurban spaces of movement, orientation schemes, and self-perceptions of highly mobile startup founders. The research combines perspectives from economic entrepreneurship studies and migration and mobility studies and suggests working with a multilayered understanding of mobility, transurban space, and orientation schemes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich

Migration, mobility, and globalization are reshaping the very fabric of our working and living experiences. Business activities, relationships, and a sense of belonging are no longer confined to a single physical location. This captivating book delves into the biographies of highly mobile startup founders, who are at the forefront of ventures often labeled as "born global." It sheds light on their migratory journeys, their orientation strategies, and the profound impact of migration and mobility on their lives and work.

Through a rich blend of current ethnographic research, the book critically examines approaches in migration and mobility studies, as well as the field of the "migration of the highly skilled." It explores the multifaceted experiences of these founders, shedding light on their migration strategies, dimensions of mobility, the dynamics of transurban spaces, orientation schemes, and self-perceptions.

By challenging traditional notions of "migration" and "highly skilled," this book proposes a multilayered understanding of mobility, transurban space, and orientation schemes. It draws insights from economic entrepreneurship studies and migration and mobility studies, focusing on a professional group as an entity for research.

This insightful book offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of work and life, highlighting the transformative power of migration, mobility, and globalization. It provides valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and entrepreneurs alike, as we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 150 x 210 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783863887902