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The entrepreneurial journey of growing & expanding an innovative & impactful start-up: elevating customer engagement and impact reporting at loop
| datacite.subject.fos | Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Zózimo, Ricardo | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Moreira, Inês | |
| dc.contributor.author | Franzinelli, Thomas | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-29T14:51:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-29T14:51:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-05-31 | |
| dc.date.submitted | 2024-05-31 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores the entrepreneurial journey of Loop, an innovative and impactful startup, through the lens of its current and future growth and expansion using as a reference the Lean Startup Model framework coined by Eric Ries. The thesis will deep dive into Loop’s growth within the business model comprehensive of • Revenue • Geographical • Awareness • Scope into the strategic, operational, and developmental aspects that contributed to Loop's emergence, evolution, and establishment as a notable entity within the market. The research investigates the foundational elements of Loop, including its inception, unique business model, and innovative offerings within the sustainability sector. It scrutinizes the challenges encountered, the strategic decisions made, and the pivotal moments that shaped Loop's trajectory. Furthermore, this thesis illuminates the strategies employed by Loop to overcome obstacles and capitalize on opportunities, offering insights into the entrepreneurial mindset and strategies that facilitated sustainable growth. The examination encompasses Loop's product development, market penetration, branding, and expansion initiatives. By analyzing Loop’s as a case study, this thesis aims to extract valuable lessons and best practices applicable to aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses seeking to innovate, grow, and make a substantial impact in today's competitive market landscape. Ultimately, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and strategies employed by a forward-thinking startup, Loop, to achieve innovation, growth, and market impact. | eng |
| dc.identifier.tid | 203906373 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10362/204163 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.title | The entrepreneurial journey of growing & expanding an innovative & impactful start-up: elevating customer engagement and impact reporting at loop | eng |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| thesis.degree.name | A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Master’s degree in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Nova School of Business and Economics |