This research is based on a longitudinal study of a technology-based start-up. It describes two narratives: a dominant "entrepreneur as solo actor" meta-narrative and a "familial" sub-narrative. Although not typically described as a family firm, embedded in the story of its founding are many...

This special issue focuses on the topic ofentrepreneurial management and governance in family firms, andincludespapers presented at a conference held in 2002. Keyquestions addressed by the papers in the issue include: (1) What are thecontingencies and contexts in which family-based approaches to...