Daniel A. de los Ríos Pérez presents Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Cuba’s Entrepreneurial Community

MMTC member Daniel A. de los Ríos Pérez, Doctoral Candidate in Business Administration, delivered a presentation at an online conference for CubaEmprende. The conference drew on Daniel’s research into entrepreneurial ecosystems and explored the factors that shape entrepreneurial success beyond the individual entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurship is often associated with the vision, skills, and determination of individual entrepreneurs. However, during his conference “Entrepreneurship Beyond the Entrepreneur,” Daniel A. de los Ríos Pérez encouraged participants to consider a broader perspective.

Organised by CubaEmprende External link, opens in new window., the event examined how entrepreneurial success is influenced not only by entrepreneurs themselves, but also by the ecosystems in which they operate. Drawing on his doctoral research, Daniel discussed the role of institutions, support organisations, networks, access to resources, and the wider business environment in fostering entrepreneurial activity and business development.

The conference addressed a key question: Does the success of a business depend solely on the entrepreneur? Through an ecosystem perspective, participants explored how entrepreneurs are embedded within complex networks of relationships and structures that can either enable or constrain venture creation and growth.

CubaEmprende works to strengthen entrepreneurship in Cuba by providing training opportunities, practical guidance, and spaces for exchange among entrepreneurs. The conference formed part of these efforts, bringing research-based insights into dialogue with practitioners and members of the entrepreneurial community.

The event aligns closely with MMTC’s research focus on entrepreneurship, sustainable transformation, and the role of networks and institutions in shaping business and societal outcomes. By connecting academic research with real-world entrepreneurial challenges, Daniel’s presentation highlighted the value of evidence-based perspectives for understanding and supporting entrepreneurship in diverse contexts.