Develops a theoretical and empirical framework for determining the success potential, at the earliest possible stage, of new high-technology ventures and the most effective entrepreneurial and managerial techniques for attaining this potential. Data were gathered through 68-item questionnaires...

Examines the characteristics of young corporate ventures (CV) that can aid in predicting the financial performance of these ventures. Data used in the analysis were obtained from the PIMS database. Eighty-four ventures that had an average age of eight years were analyzed. The results show that...

Nik Nesbitt is preparing a presentation of his Kenyan contact center startup to a group of angel investors visiting for the first time. The task has given him cause for some soul searching: has it been worth it to battle the impoverished infrastructure and inappropriate government regulations to...

I analyze prior entrepreneurship as a determinant of financial contracting with venture capitalists and find more company-favorable contracts in startups founded by serial entrepreneurs. Repeat founders and other insiders retain greater board control and also suffer less equity dilution in their...

An accessible guide to handling the unforeseeable consequences of becoming an entrepreneur in today and tomorrow's economy The spirit of an entrepreneur is often characterized as one of unbridled passion and a sense of fearlessness. But what about the consequences of choosing to become an...

Shake up the market with these key ingredients to a successful startup Entrepreneurship starts with an idea and a dream: a dream of a better world for others, and a life less ordinary for yourself. These days, more people than ever are full of world-changing ideas and, thanks to technology, have...

Nascent ventures struggle to connect to providers of resources that are pivotal for their survival and growth, such as capital and talent. Organizational endorsement helps these ventures to increase their visibility and perception of their value in the eyes of the resource providers and...