Marco van Gelderen

Marco van Gelderen is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam within the Management and Organisation department. He specializes in entrepreneurship education and enterprising competencies, focusing on skills such as idea generation, perseverance, networking, and persuasion. As editor of the Entrepreneurship Education & Pedagogy journal’s learning innovation section and editorial board member of Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, he actively shapes academic discourse in his field.

His research emphasizes enterprising competencies, autonomy, and future entrepreneurship trends, often linking to global challenges like sustainable development. He develops practical educational tools and conducts workshops worldwide, advocating for innovation in teaching methods. Recent work explores AI’s impact on entrepreneurship education and strategies to foster resilience in new ventures.

Key achievements include the 2023 European Entrepreneurship Education Award. He has supervised two PhD theses and contributes datasets on entrepreneurial behavior, including studies on anxiety management and competency development. His work intersects with global initiatives like Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness framework, demonstrating a commitment to socially impactful entrepreneurship.