A thought paper from Prime|XA Foundation introducing Founder Capability Development as a structured educational approach for strengthening entrepreneurship, employability and leadership.
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Founder Capability Development as a missing capability layer in entrepreneurship education.
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This thought paper introduces Founder Capability Development as an emerging educational discipline focused on intentionally developing the individual behind the venture. It argues that while entrepreneurship education has evolved significantly, the systematic development of founder capability often remains incidental rather than intentional.
The paper explores why institutions now have an opportunity to extend entrepreneurship education beyond venture creation and towards the development of capability as a lifelong foundation for entrepreneurship, employability and leadership.
How institutions have strengthened startup ecosystems through cells, incubators, mentorship and innovation programmes.
Why the development of the individual behind the venture needs to become intentional.
How knowledge, judgement, mindsets, behaviours and founder capabilities can be systematically developed.
Why founder capability strengthens entrepreneurship, employability and leadership.
How institutions can introduce Founder Capability Development without replacing existing programmes.
Why forward-looking institutions can help shape the next evolution of entrepreneurship education.
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