A new study shows that entrepreneurs who choose a more informal dress style are often perceived as more authentic, which makes investors more inclined to provide capital. Formal attire, on the other hand, can reduce the sense of genuineness and be seen as an attempt to fit in rather than to be authentic.
Resilience in the face of geopolitical tension and economic turbulence was the focus at a recent Hanken Insights event, which brought together representatives from Finland’s Ministry of Defence, ambassadors from four countries in the region, and Hanken researchers.