ISBN-13: 9786209574337 / Angielski / Miękka / 2026 / 140 str.
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the start-up ecosystem of Gujarat, one of India's most dynamic and entrepreneurially driven regional economies. It examines how individual entrepreneurial attributes combine with ecosystem-level support to influence start-up creation, growth, and sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, the book integrates primary and secondary data to assess the role of government institutions, incubators, mentors, investors, and educational institutions. Emphasis is placed on human capital factors such as mindset, rational decision-making, emotional intelligence, age, education, team culture, and leadership orientation. The analysis identifies key challenges including limited early-stage funding, mentorship gaps, and investor constraints. Findings show that successful start-ups are driven by insightful leadership, empowered teams, strong culture, and effective ecosystem engagement. The book offers actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and entrepreneurs and advances understanding of how regional ecosystems foster innovation and sustainable economic development.