Speaker of the day: Sophie Bacq — Entrepreneurship

Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Sophie Bacq, Entrepreneurship — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Hawalli, Sohar and across the GCC.

Who is Sophie Bacq?

Sophie Bacq – Professor of Social Entrepreneurship | Global Expert in Social Innovation & Impact

Sophie Bacq is a leading voice in the global conversation on how entrepreneurship can address society’s most pressing challenges. Combining two decades of academic excellence with practical, on-the-ground insights, she offers compelling frameworks for understanding and driving meaningful change.

Her sessions resonate with audiences across sectors—corporate, nonprofit, government, and academic—thanks to her ability to bridge rigorous research and relatable narratives. She delivers practical tools and inspiration to organizations and individuals seeking to lead with purpose, sustainability, and community impact.

🏆 Notable Achievements

• 🎯 Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024 – listed among the 30 global management thinkers to watch

• 📚 Recipient of the Best Article Award from Academy of Management Perspectives and Journal of Management Studies

• 🗣️ Co-director of the Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, a premier academic forum on the subject

• ✍️ Published in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Annals, Journal of Business Venturing, and California Management Review

• 🎓 Faculty at IMD Business School in Switzerland, holding the Coca-Cola Foundation Chair in Sustainable Development

• 🌐 Former faculty roles at Indiana University, Northeastern University, and visiting scholar at NYU Stern School of Business

• 🖋️ Serves on the editorial boards of leading academic journals, including Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice

Language spoken by the speaker:

• English

🧭 Key Themes & Expertise

• Social Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation

• Sustainability & Corporate Impact

• Civic Wealth Creation & Community Engagement

• Systems Change & Public-Private Collaboration

• Purpose-Driven Leadership

• Inclusive and Equitable Value Creation

Sophie Bacq is a leading voice in the global conversation on how entrepreneurship can address society’s most pressing challenges. Combining two decades of academic excellence with practical, on-the-ground insights, she offers compelling frameworks for understanding and driving meaningful change.

Her sessions resonate with audiences across sectors—corporate, nonprofit, government, and academic—thanks to her ability to bridge rigorous research and relatable narratives. She delivers practical tools and inspiration to organizations and individuals seeking to lead with purpose, sustainability, and community impact.