This week brought the publication of two books that I co-edited, both released within the same week. Although I have previously written a number of book chapters, probably around a dozen depending on where the classification line is drawn, I had never before been involved in editing or producing a full book. Then, within the space of a couple of months, the opportunity arose to co-edit not one but two books.
The first, Cases on Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence, was co-edited with my colleague Scott Andrews from Worcester Business School. The book explores the rapidly developing relationship between entrepreneurship and AI through a series of international case studies. It examines both the opportunities and challenges that AI creates for entrepreneurs and organisations, whilst also engaging with the ethical and governance questions that increasingly surround the use of AI in business and education. One of the strengths of the book is its practical orientation, with the cases designed to support teaching, discussion, and critical reflection around the use of AI within entrepreneurial contexts.
The second book, Applied Practices and Emerging Perspectives Towards Entrepreneurship Education, was co-edited with Robert James Crammond and Trudie Murray. While geographically further away than Worcester, they are still relatively close by compared with many international collaborations. This book focuses on contemporary developments within entrepreneurship education, bringing together contributions that explore teaching philosophies, educational practice, innovation in delivery, and emerging challenges shaping the field. The chapters examine topics ranging from AI and entrepreneurship education to coaching, mentoring, entrepreneurial mindsets, and future research agendas. What emerged particularly strongly through the editing process was the diversity of approaches and perspectives that currently exist within entrepreneurship education internationally.
Working on the two projects simultaneously was also an enjoyable experience because of the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different institutions and backgrounds, all bringing different perspectives and expertise to the projects. One of the most interesting aspects of editing Cases on Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence was seeing the diverse ways AI is already being used in entrepreneurial practice, ranging from opportunity recognition and business development through to decision-making and education. Bringing these different examples together created a valuable opportunity to share emerging practice and explore how quickly the relationship between entrepreneurship and AI is evolving.
Similarly, Applied Practices and Emerging Perspectives Towards Entrepreneurship Education highlighted the wide range of innovative work currently taking place within entrepreneurship education internationally. Across both books, it was rewarding to help bring together contributions that not only reflect current developments in the field, but which will hopefully also support further discussion, experimentation, and future collaboration.
Robin Bell 