The Swedish Schumpeter Lectures, hosted by the Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum, have become an annual hallmark for discussing the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in economic development. Each year, a globally recognized scholar shares their research into how entrepreneurship shapes economies, societies, and innovation. Esteemed Swedish voices from academia, industry, and politics are invited to offer commentary and reflections, fostering a rich dialogue around these insights.

 

Attracting a diverse audience, the Schumpeter Lectures complement SIRI’s mission to encourage cross-sectoral dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and community-building around transformative innovation and systemic change.

 

The 2024 Swedish Schumpeter Lecture 

 

This year's Schumpeter Lecturer, Professor Javier Miranda from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, presented his talk on The Promise and Peril of Entrepreneurship on June 11. Miranda's talk explored entrepreneurship as both a vehicle for individual job creation and a catalyst for broader economic dynamism. Examining trends in the U.S. and Europe, he provided insights into the decline of startup and high-growth firm activity and discussed the challenges that barriers to entrepreneurship and resource reallocation pose to economic growth.

 

For a deeper understanding of Miranda’s perspective on the role of entrepreneurship in economic transformation, watch the full lecture available on YouTube and linked here.  ​​​

 

Looking Ahead to the 2025 Lecture

 

Following Professor Miranda's impactful session, the stage is set for another prominent voice in entrepreneurship. In 2025, the Swedish Schumpeter Lecture will feature Fiona Murray, Associate Dean for Innovation at MIT and Vice Chairman of the NATO Innovation Fund. Murray is expected to bring new perspectives on the strategic role of entrepreneurship in addressing contemporary global challenges. This upcoming lecture promises to advance conversations on entrepreneurship's impact on sustainability, security, and economic resilience.

 

Stay tuned for more details on the 2025 lecture with Fiona Murray.