Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how legitimacy as “an entrepreneur” is gained in relation to others during the nascent phase. Design/methodology/approach – The author studies two firm creating teams over a 12‐month incubation period. Data collected through participant...

Purpose – Venture creation is often seen as the form of academic entrepreneurship least compatible with the role of university scientists. The purpose of the article is to explore the changing role of university scientists towards venture creation, and understand the influence of...