Second European Summit (2007)
The 2007 Summit was hosted by ESADE in Barcelona, Spain from September 6-10. Over 60 participants from leading family businesses and universities throughout Europe gathered for 2 full days of interaction and learning. 
The Summit is an annual exclusive gathering of the business families and academics who have participated in the STEP research. It is a unique shared learning event in which participants have the opportunity to:
- Apply research findings on business growth and continuity
- Participate in live case discussions by successful companies q Benchmark practices against other business families
- Receive personalized feedback from academic practitioners
- Create action plans for enhancing entrepreneurship
- Connect to a global community and leading-edge knowledge
Some of the research findings and issues discussed were:
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Portfolio Entrepreneurship: How families are able to leverage their unique resources.
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Can a commitment to continuity be transgenerational entrepreneurship?
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Does non-financial performance outcomes have to be a tradeoff with financial performance?
- The influence of culture on entrepreneurial activities
- How do families engage in strategic exit and renewal?
For more information on the STEP Project or future Summits please contact Rob at rnason@babson.edu. 
