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We study how entrepreneurs evaluate the ability of different U.S. venture capitalists (VCs) to add value to start …-up companies. Analyzing a large dataset on entrepreneurs' stated preferences on VCs, we show that entrepreneurs view independent … entrepreneurs are able to correctly identify the VCs with better track record, they do not believe that such VCs have a higher …
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In the last few decades, we have developed a substantial body of knowledge about CEO succession. However, none of the past studies of succession has examined the very first succession event in a firm, when the Founder-CEO is replaced. There are at least four critical differences between...
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With an overall lack of gender and ethnic diversity in the innovation sector documented in Gompers and Wang (2017), we ask the natural next question: Does increased diversity lead to better firm performances? In this paper, we attempt to answer this question using a unique dataset of the gender...
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Despite the central role played by human capital in entrepreneurship, little is known about how employees in …
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The objective of this study is to determine whether specific industries across countries or within countries are more likely to reach a stage of profitability and make a successful exit. In particular, we assess whether firms in certain industries are more prone to exit via IPO, be acquired, or...
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This paper analyses the factors that drive the dynamics of French new technology-based and venture-backed companies, using a hand-collected database with 216 companies created between 1998 and 2005. The Venture Capital (VC) firms can choose between three outcomes: the company exits from their...
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Evidence shows that social network structures drive important economic outcomes. Building on social network theory, this study is the first to analyse the impact of team networks on venture success. Using information about team affiliations for a sample of token-financed startups, we model...
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This study quantitatively discusses the relationship among venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and crowdfunders. It … considers the effectiveness of venture capital on the performance of crowdfunding campaigns started by entrepreneurs …, thereby elevating crowdfunding performance. This study can help venture capital-backed entrepreneurs planning to launch …
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