Alina Veksler

Alina Veksler is a PhD Candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology.

Academic Background

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Luleå University of Technology. Luleå, Sweden. 2020-onward.
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Entrepreneurship. Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2018-20.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management. South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK). Mikkeli, Finland. 2013-16.

Research

Alina is a researcher within NorrlandsNavet - center for the development of business operations in northern Sweden. The center is run by Luleå University of Technology and is funded by The Kamprad Family Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Research & Charity. The center will, throughout eight years, focus on the development of small and medium-sized companies in the region.

Ongoing projects:

• SME Growth: Entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy (NorrlandsNavet)

Research interests:

• Entrepreneurship
• Solo Entrepreneurship
• Female Entrepreneurship
• Hybrid Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Teaching

• Innovation Management

Cooperation

• Representative of the Graduate School Industrial Management. Luleå, Sweden. 2020-onward.
• Member of the Board and Events Manager. Linnékåren (Student Union at Linnaeus University). Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
• Board Advisor. Swedish Institute (SI) Network For Future Global Leaders (NFGL) at Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
• Member of the Board; Partnerships and Events Manager. Swedish Institute (SI) Network For Future Global Leaders (NFGL) at Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2018-29.
• Student Representative and Ambassador. Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
• Motivational Speaker at the Kick-off Event For New Scholarship Holders. Swedish Institute (SI). Stockholm, Sweden. 2019.
• Member of the Board; Partnerships and Events Manager. United Nations Association (UNA) Växjö. Växjö, Sweden. 2019.
• Events Manager. Mikkeli Entrepreneurship Society (MES). Mikkeli, Finland. 2017-18.

Prizes and Awards

• Global Swede. Awarded by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Swedish Institute (SI) for excellent social, innovative and entrepreneurial performances. Stockholm, May 2020.
• Visby Program Scholarship for Master’s Level Studies. Swedish Institute (SI). 2018-20.
• Scholarship Upon Graduation. South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK). 2016.

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