Rethinking Ecosystem Evolution
Keywords:
entrepreneurial ecosystems, ecosystem evolution, artificial intelligence, adaptive capabilities, knowledge mobility, sustainable entrepreneurshipAbstract
The accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial dynamics demands a renewed understanding of how entrepreneurial ecosystems evolve. This editorial argues that ecosystem evolution should be viewed as a continuous process of adaptive coordination, knowledge mobility, and collective value creation. By synthesizing contemporary perspectives, it highlights a shift from structural descriptions toward dynamic mechanisms that shape innovation, resilience, and sustainable entrepreneurial development.
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