The knowledge of technology entrepreneurs within the venture creation process is explored. A knowledge framework developed in 2000 by Scott Shane is used to assess technology entrepreneurs' knowledge prior to opportunity recognition and to measure knowledge acquired prior to the venture launch....

Techno-entrepreneurship is broadly defined as the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of both existing and nascent companies operating in technology-intensive environments. Boasting rich conceptual and empirical contributions by leading international specialists, this highly original...