Explanations of how new ventures grow have tended to rely on either behavioral or resource-based arguments. We examine the inter-dependence of resources and aspirations in firm growth. By studying the role of venture capitalists as resource providers, we explore the impact of venture...

We examine how income seeking attitude, economic and occupational vulnerability jointly influence individual intentions to switch into entrepreneurship under desperate poverty. We posit that vulnerability negatively moderates the relationship between optimism and entrepreneurial intention. We...

With ongoing privatization efforts in emerging economies, governments have supported developmental financial institutions (DFI) to spur entrepreneurial activity in the absence of private venture capitalists. DFIs are quasi-governmental financial institutions with independent managerial control...

The effects of experiential learning on the cost of capability development are explored based on historical data on patenting and licensing activities from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the influence of an organization's...

Empirical findings from publicly traded firms and behavioral theory arguments suggest a positive influence of resource slack on financial performance. While this area has remained unexplored in privately held firms, conceptual arguments indicate that resource constraints may serve to enhance...