Entrepreneurship

Promotion- versus Prevention-Focused Effectuation Principles and Entrepreneurial Orientation

Practitioner-oriented presentations and texts on entrepreneurial decision making frequently portray the means-driven effectuation approach as opposite to the goals-driven causation approach. Our study challenges this portrayal by highlighting substantial differences…

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Accelerator expertise: Understanding the role of accelerators in Bangalore entrepreneurial ecosystem

Accelerators are a new form of entrepreneurial support organization. These organizations typically focus on developing individual start-ups, but we find that they also help develop entrepreneurial ecosystems. They do so…

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Born globals from emerging economies

Our research finds that exporting by young firms are enabled to a greater extent (than established firms) when they use Internet technologies and tap into mobile talent (such as cross-national…

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Here’s How Black Women Can Improve Their Chances of Founding a Tech Startup

Technology startups still lack diversity across race and gender. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal highlights an important way to support black women in founding their own startups—working as startup employees.

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Resilient Entrepreneurs Experience Challenges, But the Emotional Swings Are Far and Few in Between

Entrepreneurs often experience emotional highs and lows. However, resilience—the ability to adapt and keep functioning despite setbacks—can help.

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Disclosing Business Risks to Investors is a Winning Strategy for Successful Crowdfunding

When launching a new business venture, entrepreneurs often focus solely on highlighting its viability and potential for success to create a positive impression with potential investors. However, conveying authenticity is also important for securing initial investment.

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High-Performer Mobility to Entrepreneurship and Parent-Firm Performance

Industry experience is critical for new venture performance, and spinoff entrepreneurs (former employees from the same industry) perform better than other start-ups. However, studies have found that high performers’ mobility…

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Startup Founder Prior Work Experience – an Asset or a Liability?

We examine the effects of founderteams’ firm- and industry prior work experience on startupgrowth in the context of high technology industries. Westudy these effects both on the early growth of…

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Are Family Female Directors Catalysts of Innovation in Family Small and Medium Enterprises?

While family small and medium enter-prises (SMEs) increasingly involve women in their boards,the role of female directors as catalysts of innovation is yetto be fully understood. Drawing on upper echelons…

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Collaboration and informal hierarchy in innovation teams

Designing an innovation team can be challenging for new ventures. While the presence of a technologically proficient founder or highly accomplished inventor can significantly bolster a new venture’s innovation efforts,…

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