The success of YCombinator and the proliferation of startup accelerators across the globe have stimulated significant scholarly work. We join the conversation and ask the following question; are accelerators akin to beer, where quality is mainly a function of the institution of origin (i.e.,...

Crowdfunding has become a major consideration for individuals looking to fund their ideas, endeavors, and businesses. This phenomenon raises interesting questions for management scholars such as what theories help to explain the success of such campaigns and the consequences of these campaigns....