Entrepreneurial Learning at Work

Building People- First Ventures in a Changing World

By: Kathy Cowan Sahadath

Most entrepreneurship books promise quick wins and growth hacks. But lasting ventures are not built on shortcuts — they are built on people.

Entrepreneurial Learning at Work: Building People-First Ventures in a Changing World reframes entrepreneurship as a living system: dynamic, relational, and grounded in how founders learn, lead, and grow over time.

Drawing on real founder stories, practical frameworks, and a life-course lens, this book explores how businesses thrive when people do. It examines entrepreneurial learning as an ongoing process shaped by experience, reflection, and relationship — not just strategy or scale.

Inside, readers will discover how to:

Turn everyday experiences into learning cycles that fuel innovation
Build cultures of trust, psychological safety, and inclusion
Grow talent from within while sustaining purpose and vision
Navigate transition, burnout, and reinvention through reflective practice
Make learning visible and scalable in hybrid and digital workplaces

Written for purpose-driven founders, builder-coaches, and entrepreneurial educators, this book offers a roadmap for designing growth that is human-centred and sustainable. It is not about chasing unicorn status — it is about growing your business by growing yourself and your team.

Because your business is not only what you do. It is how you choose to grow.

Publisher: Business Expert Press
Publication Date: March 2026
Copyright Year: 2026
Series: Standalone Title
Page Count: 120
Language: English
Formats: Softcover · eBook (Kindle)
ISBN: 9781637429464
eISBN: 9781637429471
ASIN: B0G1L9V3S8
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, Portfolio and Project Management

Testimonials

"Reading this book felt like finally hearing my story told with the respect and depth it deserves. As someone who learned by doing, mentoring, and adapting on the fly, I appreciated how it didn't glorify flashy startups, but celebrated everyday innovation. The tools are practical; the stories are real. I’ll be using this with my apprentices and in my own planning."

–Master Plumber and Business Owner
Entrepreneurial Learning at Work
"This book doesn’t just speak to entrepreneurs; it listens to us. As an artist navigating both identity and enterprise, I felt affirmed by its inclusive language and flexible approach. It gave me a framework for honoring my cultural roots while building a sustainable business rooted in values."

–Textile Artist and Workshop Facilitator
Entrepreneurial Learning at Work
"I didn’t expect to see myself in a book like this, but I did, and that meant everything. The way it captures learning in motion, and how it values lived experience, helped me recognize myself as a real entrepreneur."

–Founder of Mobile Bike Repair
Entrepreneurial Learning at Work