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Born Global Firms
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Born Global Firms

Global by Birth, Diverse by Essence, Challenged by Design
By: Laurent Téoule-Dorey

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This book takes a practical approach, sharing 50 real-life stories from entrepreneurs of born global firms across 33 countries. Featuring testimonials from those who view the world as their playground, it offers invaluable insights to inspire future global leaders.

This book is born from a deep passion for international new ventures, shaped by years of global business experience, academic research, and enriching interactions with…
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This book is born from a deep passion for international new ventures, shaped by years of global business experience, academic research, and enriching interactions with founders and leaders. It takes a practical approach, intentionally limiting in-depth analysis, to share real-life stories from those at the forefront of fast-growing international businesses for an audience of business executives and students.
It features 50 diverse yet interconnected stories of entrepreneurs who view the world as their playground, sharing testimonials from born global firms across 33 countries, six continents, and 24 business verticals. Each chapter offers an academic perspective and multiple pathways to explore its content—whether by academic topics, individual contributions, development stages, unique business highlights, or sub-chapter abstracts. This work was made possible by the author’s extraordinary encounters with thriving entrepreneurs who generously shared their journeys, offering invaluable insights that enrich the narrative and underscore the global challenges they navigate daily, aiming to inspire future born global leaders.

Laurent Téoule-Dorey is currently a teacher-researcher at EKLYA School of Business in Lyon, France. He completed his Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in October 2021 from the International School of Management in Paris. His research focuses on international business development, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including fast-growing global new ventures and family-owned businesses. Before pursuing his Doctorate of Business Administration, Laurent enjoyed a successful career in international sales and marketing within the business-to-business sector. His work took him around the globe, including a decade stationed in Northern Europe, where he collaborated with individuals and businesses from various nationalities and cultures. Recently, Laurent returned to France, where he founded a consulting agency that specializes in helping SMEs launch export initiatives. In addition to his consulting work, he part time teaches management to international postgraduate students and conducts research on the global expansion of SMEs, drawing on his extensive experience to enhance his academic contributions.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-1703-4
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-1703-1
  • Date of Publication: 2025-01-07

Paperback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5925-X
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5925-3
  • Date of Publication: 2025-10-06

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-1704-2
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-1704-8
  • Date of Publication: 2025-10-06
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