Improving Entrepreneurial Journey

Authors

Miha Marič (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6689-7944
Sara Kremsar (ed.)
Optimod.net
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.10.205

Keywords:

IEJ iniciative, entreprenurship, business management, organization, management, human resources

Synopsis

The scientific monograph Improving Entrepreneurial Journey brings together research contributions from ten authors exploring contemporary approaches to the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Central and Southeastern Europe. The publication is based on the Improving Entrepreneurial Journey Initiative (IEJI), which bridges academic research, entrepreneurial practice, and sustainability-oriented development. The chapters address key themes such as psychological dimensions of entrepreneurship, mentoring and support mechanisms, business incubators, and case studies from Slovenia, Montenegro, and Hungary. The monograph contributes to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship as a complex social phenomenon that integrates personal, organizational, and systemic perspectives while promoting the creation of resilient, inclusive, and sustainability-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Author Biographies

Miha Marič (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Miha Marič, Ph.D., is a researcher in the field of leadership, management and organizational sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana. He is currently employed as an associate professor at the University of Maribor’s Faculty of Organizational Sciences. His research interests are power, leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, organization and management. He is the author of numerous original scientific articles, professional articles, papers at scientific conferences, scientific monographs, and was an editor and reviewer. He also participates in research projects and consulting work.

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: miha.maric@um.si

Sara Kremsar (ed.), Optimod.net

Sara Kremsar, M.Sc., is the founder of Optimod, a company that helps fast-growing organizations build clarity, structure, and alignment in their development. She holds a master’s degree in business systems engineering from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, where she focused on organizational structures, business processes, and system optimization. Since 2016, she has collaborated with companies across various sectors to improve efficiency, strengthen leadership, and support sustainable growth through well-designed processes and strategic alignment. In 2017, she founded Optimod to connect research, education, and real-world entrepreneurship. The company operates on two main pillars: community and ecosystem development, and professional services and collaboration. Through initiatives such as the Improving Entrepreneurial Journey Initiative (IEJI) and the Founders’ Off-the-Grid Retreat, Optimod promotes the exchange of practical experience and academic insight. Sara Kremsar’s work bridges theory and practice in organizational science and entrepreneurship. Her vision is to create resilient, human-centered ecosystems where collaboration, learning, and innovation help individuals and organizations reach their full potential.

Sladki Vrh, Slovenia. E-mail: sara.kremsar@optimod.net

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December 9, 2025

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THEMA Subject Codes (93)

KJH, KJMV6, KJMB, JM, JNM

COBISS.SI ID (00)

260392963

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-090-9

Date of first publication (11)

2025-12-09

How to Cite

Marič, M., & Kremsar, S. (Eds.). (2025). Improving Entrepreneurial Journey. University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.10.205