A field exploration of the “expat‐preneur” phenomenon

Expat‐preneurs are businesspeople who have moved abroad on their own initiative and started or joined a new commercial venture in the host country. An examination of the career paths, motivations, and challenges of 27 expat‐preneurs yields valuable insights for policy makers who wish to provide meaningful support for these bold and creative businesspeople. Investing in their talent can pay off through the transfer of knowledge and skills and the...