Unicorns from Emerging Economies

‘With vivid case studies and insightful analysis, this book showcases the remarkable journeys of startups from emerging economies that have turned challenges into opportunities. A must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the future of innovation – this book not only inspires but also provides a roadmap for navigating the dynamic world of unicorns in new geographies.’ Marco Aleman, Assistant Director General IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)‘This book analyzes an increasingly important topic – the evolution and strategy of unicorns from emerging countries. I praise the diversity of the cases and examples from all around the globe and the analytical approach that connects the growth of technology-driven startups, the local entrepreneurial ecosystems and the country conditions. The book contains practical managerial implications.’ Guilbert Englebienne, Co-Founder Globant, President Globant X, President Globant LatAm‘A well-researched and compelling contribution to the field, this book bridges theoretical frameworks and empirical case studies to illuminate the complexities of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the impact of unicorns in emerging economies.’ Soumitra Dutta, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Management, Saïd Business School

Veneta Andonova is a Professor and the former Dean of Universidad de los Andes School of Management, Colombia. She serves on UN PRME and GBSN International Advisory Boards. Professor Andonova’s research focuses on multilatinas and the Latin American business environment.

Diego Finchelstein is an Associate Professor at Universidad de San Andrés and a researcher at CONICET. His research focuses on institutions, internationalisation, and innovation from emerging markets. He was Executive Director of the EMRN and is member of the executive board at AIB-LAC. He has also performed consultancy work for multilateral agencies.

Juana García Duque is a Professor at Universidad de los Andes School of Management, Colombia. She was a Visiting Scholar 2019–2020 at David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS). Her research activity in international development includes the role of international cooperation and the private sector in peace building and the study of internationalisation and emerging economies.