The AI Entrepreneur

'This important book paves the way into uncharted territory for thoughtful and penetrating analyses of the links between artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. The author uses his command of both the scholarly literature but also the most compelling policy debates to cement the intellectual foundation for a new field of research.' David B. Audretsch, Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development, Indiana University

'This important book paves the way into uncharted territory for thoughtful and penetrating analyses of the links between artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. The author uses his command of both the scholarly literature but also the most compelling policy debates to cement the intellectual foundation for a new field of research.' David B. Audretsch, Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development, Indiana University

'Artificial intelligence is having a profound impact on society, and entrepreneurship is no exception. Many important questions surround how new ideas will be developed and exploited in an era of massive data sets and trained algorithms. The AI Entrepreneur revisits the traditional entrepreneurial frameworks that have guided our thinking about new ventures over the past century and seeks to discern how they will be transformed by this critical new technology.' Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor, Harvard Business School

'This book demystifies what AI means for entrepreneurial action and opportunity creation. It provides a clear and compelling guide to AI's role in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for students, researchers, and policy makers navigating this fast-moving field.' Vera Rocha, Professor, Copenhagen Business School

'Writing a book on AI takes courage. Grilli dives deep into the academic literature, reconsidering a range of entrepreneurial processes in light of AI. Bold, often contrarian, consistently thought-provoking and chock-full of great research ideas. A worthwhile read for any scholar of entrepreneurship.' Olav Sorenson, Joseph Jacobs Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies and Professor of Strategy and Sociology, Anderson Graduate School of Management, UCLA

Luca Grilli is Full Professor of Business and Industrial Economics at Politecnico di Milano. He is among the most cited social scientists in innovative entrepreneurship and has advised government in this field. This book builds on more than two decades of scholarly research with policy-relevant implications.