Lessons in Wild Behavior for Entrepreneurial Innovation and Strategy

Vol 4, issue 4, 2025

Authors

Seyed Hossein Alavi
Salar Basiri
Elham Aliniadoun
Toktam Parhizkarkhadiv
Mehri Houshyaramiri
Saeid Basiri
Mehdi Farzpourmachiani
Samira Rostami Azmand

Seyed Hossein Alavi

Salar Basiri

Elham Aliniadoun

Toktam Parhizkarkhadiv

Mehri Houshyaramiri

Saeid Basiri

Mehdi Farzpourmachiani

Samira Rostami Azmand

Abstract

Abstract

This article discusses the relevant insights that can be derived from wild animal behavior to inform entrepreneurial innovation and strategy. This paper presents some of the most important issues, including Behavioral Adaptation and Flexibility; Learning and Social Influences on Innovation; Niche Utilization and Efficient Use of Resources; Resilience via Innovation Networks and Coping Mechanisms in Behavior; Technology Derived from Wildlife; and Behavioral Strategies in Complex Systems. The systems approach to animal behavioral strategizing accounts for sophisticated, highly nuanced strategies for dealing with dynamic, complex environments, mirroring the entrepreneurial ecosystem requirements. Examples and case studies offer a glimpse into how wildlife-inspired technological innovation supports data gathering and conservation efforts, holding business opportunities. The article goes on to identify sustainable business and biodiversity preservation as critical components of long-term business models consistent with the ecosystem school of thinking.

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Hossein Alavi S. Basiri S, Aliniadoun E, Parhizkarkhadiv T, Houshyaramiri M, Basiri S, Farzpourmachiani M, Rostami Azmand S. Lessons in Wild Behavior for Entrepreneurial Innovation and Strategy. 2025;4(4):150-158.

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