# Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) > A cross-university initiative connecting six leading Stockholm universities—KI, KTH, SSE, SU, KMH, and Konstfack—to advance entrepreneurship education, research, and community building. SSES equips students, scholars, and educators with tools to navigate uncertainty, build ventures, and transform ideas into impact. Our mission is to transcend disciplines, challenge conventions, and cultivate a community of curiosity that drives innovation and positive societal change. --- ## Pages *(General access points to programs, information and application details)* - [Home](https://www.sses.se/) - [About SSES](https://www.sses.se/about-us/) - [For Students](https://www.sses.se/for-students/) - [For Scholars](https://www.sses.se/scholars/) - [Educator Lab](https://educatorlab.sses.se/) - [Calendar](https://www.sses.se/calendar/) - [How to Apply](https://www.sses.se/how-to-apply/) --- ## Stories *(Alumni and community stories highlighting the impact of entrepreneurial education)* - [Now Showing: The Future of Education](https://www.sses.se/stories/now-showing-the-future-of-education/) *In a time of rapid transformation across industries, education must evolve to stay relevant. At SSES, we challenge traditional approaches to entrepreneurial learning.* - [Exploring Entrepreneurship in Family Firms](https://www.sses.se/stories/exploring-entrepreneurship-in-family-firms/) *Successful entrepreneurship involves both thinking and acting on opportunities.* - [Choosing the Path of Least Resistance](https://www.sses.se/stories/choosing-the-path-of-least-resistance/) *To be an effective scholar, you need to be a well-functioning human being—mentally and physically.* - [Choosing Well-being](https://www.sses.se/stories/choosing-well-being/) *Balancing research excellence with personal sustainability and wellbeing.* - [Harnessing the Stars for Startup Success](https://www.sses.se/stories/harnessing-the-stars-for-startup-success/) *“The only way your startup can be funded on Earth is if it’s written in the stars.”* --- ## Courses *(Master’s and PhD courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and interdisciplinary design)* - [Design Thinking (Fall)](https://www.sses.se/course/design-thinking-fall/) *Introduces design thinking as a strategic skill to drive innovation beyond traditional entrepreneurship.* - [Policy Ventures: Innovation in Public Organisations](https://www.sses.se/course/policy-ventures-innovation-in-public-organisations/) *Explores innovation and development in public organisations.* - [Growth: Managing Your Firm](https://www.sses.se/course/growth-managing-your-firm/) *Insights and tools to manage and scale entrepreneurial ventures.* - [Entrepreneurial Mindset](https://www.sses.se/course/entrepreneurial-mindset/) *Developing the cognitive and behavioural foundation of entrepreneurship.* --- ## Schools *(Member universities forming the interdisciplinary SSES network)* - [Karolinska Institutet (KI)](https://www.sses.se/school/karolinska-institutet/) *Advancing global health through research and education.* - [KTH Royal Institute of Technology](https://www.sses.se/school/kth/) *Sweden’s largest technical university, driving innovation and applied research.* - [Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)](https://www.sses.se/school/stockholm-school-of-economics/) *Internationally renowned for research in finance, management, and business law.* - [Stockholm University (SU)](https://www.sses.se/school/stockholm-university/) *Promoting openness, collaboration, and excellence in science and human studies.* - [Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design](https://www.sses.se/school/konstfack/) *Combining artistic practice with design and pedagogy.* - [Royal College of Music (KMH)](https://www.sses.se/school/royal-college-of-music/) *Nurturing musicians and teachers at the highest international level.* --- ## People *(Leadership, educators, and key contributors shaping the SSES community)* **Leadership & Operations** - [Rasmus Rahm](https://www.sses.se/people/rasmus-rahm/) — *Executive Director* - [Marwan Ayache](https://www.sses.se/people/marwan-ayache/) — *Head of Operations* - [Akseli Kaukoranta](https://www.sses.se/people/akseli-kaukoranta/) — *Head of Student and Faculty Services* - [Ola Gustafsson](https://www.sses.se/people/ola-gustafsson/) — *Visual Communicator & Media Lead* - [Elvira Andersson](https://www.sses.se/people/elvira-andersson/) — *Content & Editorial Coordinator* - [Marianne Castrén Hubinette](https://www.sses.se/people/marianne-castren-hubinette/) — *Program Coordinator* - [Nathalie Parklind](https://www.sses.se/people/nathalie-parklind/) — *Education Coordinator* - [Alberto Corti](https://www.sses.se/people/alberto-corti/) — *Research Coordinator* **Center Directors** - [Jessica Lindbergh](https://www.sses.se/people/jessica-lindbergh/) — *Center Director* - [Hanna Jansson](https://www.sses.se/people/hanna-jansson/) — *Center Director* **Educators** - [Ebba Laurin](https://www.sses.se/people/ebba-laurin/) — *Educator, Leadership & Change* - [Fernanda Torre](https://www.sses.se/people/fernanda-torre/) — *Educator, Innovation & Foresight* - [Anna Maria Orrù](https://www.sses.se/people/anna-maria-ourru/) — *Educator, Sustainability & Design* **Advisory & Board** - [Stefan Persson](https://www.sses.se/people/stefan-persson/) — *Chairman, Board of SSES* - [Hans Wigzell](https://www.sses.se/people/hans-wigzell/) — *Former President, Karolinska Institutet* - [Lars Strannegård](https://www.sses.se/people/lars-strannegard/) — *President, Stockholm School of Economics* - [Per Åhlström](https://www.sses.se/people/per-ahlstrom/) — *Professor & Board Member* - [Maria Malmrud](https://www.sses.se/people/maria-malmrud/) — *Strategic Advisor* - [Carl Johan Sundberg](https://www.sses.se/people/carl-johan-sundberg/) — *Board Member, Karolinska Institutet* --- ## Events *(Workshops, bootcamps, and seminars fostering collaboration and experimentation)* - [Collaborative Approaches to Societal Issues](https://www.sses.se/event/collaborative-approaches-to-societal-issues/) *Tackling real-world challenges through interdisciplinary teamwork.* - [Biomimicry: Entrepreneurship via Nature](https://www.sses.se/event/biomimicry-entrepreneurship-via-nature/) *Exploring biomimicry and sustainable food systems through design and entrepreneurship.* - [Hardware Entrepreneurship](https://www.sses.se/event/hardware-entrepreneurship/) *Prototyping and hardware innovation at Toolspace.* - [Life Science Adventures](https://www.sses.se/event/life-science-adventures/) *Connecting life sciences and the fourth industrial revolution.* - [Leading and Succeeding in Uncertainty](https://www.sses.se/event/leading-and-succeeding-in-uncertainty/) *Developing self-knowledge as a foundation for leadership in changing environments.* --- ## Categories *(Site taxonomies used across courses, people, and content)* - [News](https://www.sses.se/category/news/) - [Bootcamp](https://www.sses.se/category/bootcamp/) - [PhD Courses](https://www.sses.se/courses/phd-courses/) - [Core Courses](https://www.sses.se/courses/core-courses/) - [Context Courses](https://www.sses.se/courses/context-courses/) - [Skills Courses](https://www.sses.se/courses/skills-courses/) - [Faculty](https://www.sses.se/people/faculty/) - [HQ](https://www.sses.se/people/hq/) - [Board](https://www.sses.se/people/board/) - [Associates](https://www.sses.se/people/associates/) - [Association](https://www.sses.se/people/association/) - [Bootcamp Events](https://www.sses.se/event_type/bootcamp/) - [Weekend Workshops](https://www.sses.se/event_type/weekend-workshop/) - [Past Events](https://www.sses.se/event_type/past-events-events/) - [All Events](https://www.sses.se/event_type/events/) --- ## Tags *(Key topics and themes used in SSES communication)* - [Startup Day](https://www.sses.se/tag/startup-day/) - [Ask Me Anything](https://www.sses.se/tag/ask-me-anything/) - [Entrepreneur](https://www.sses.se/tag/entrepreneur/) --- ## Sitemap - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sses.se/sitemap_index.xml) --- ## Summary SSES provides an interdisciplinary platform for entrepreneurship education, research, and community engagement across six leading Stockholm universities. Through its courses, workshops, and collaborations, SSES helps participants develop the skills and mindset required to lead and innovate in complex, uncertain environments.