Dear friends and colleagues,
We’re excited to invite you to our PDW at the AoM Annual Meeting in Copenhagen titled “Empathy in and Around Ventures”, taking place on Saturday, July 26th from 12:30–14:00 CEST at the Bella Center: Hall B – B2-m3.
This PDW explores the emerging and multidimensional role of empathy in and around entrepreneurial ventures. Drawing from perspectives in entrepreneurship, management cognition, and social issues in management, the session investigates how empathy shapes stakeholder relationships, team dynamics, decision-making processes, and sustainable value creation.
Our panel includes:
- Mark D. Packard (Florida Atlantic University)
- Maija Renko (Aalto University)
- Stella Seyb (Texas Christian University)
- Lorenz Graf-Vlachy (TU Dortmund University)
- Furkan A. Gur (Northern Illinois University)
The session will begin with panelist insights on theoretical frameworks, empirical findings, and practical applications of empathy across individual, venture, and societal levels. Following the panel discussion, participants will engage in interactive small-group table discussions focused on collaboratively exploring empathy’s potential for navigating complex entrepreneurial challenges and co-creating value.
Date/Time/Venue:
Saturday, July 26, 2025
12:30 – 14:00 CEST (GMT+2)
Bella Center: Hall B – B2-m3
Session Link: https://cdmcd.co/vaAw5K
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Furkan A. Gur at fgur@niu.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen!
Warm wishes,
Furkan, Mark, Maija, Stella & Lorenz
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Furkan Gur
Associate Professor
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb IL
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