Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal

Frank Knight’s work, though written over a century ago, provides insights for navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.  EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership Read More...

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Authors: David Townsend , Richard Hunt and Judy Rady

To attract investment, be realistic about the risks, but present a compelling vision that excites potential supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read More...

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Authors: Mark Bolinger , Katrina Brownell and Jeffrey Covin

While business models for traditional startups are well understood, there’s still a knowledge gap when it comes to social enterprises—those driven by social or environmental missions. Even though Read More...

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Authors: Lien De Cuyper and Bart Clarysse

From ancient Mesopotamia through the onset of the Industrial Revolution, craft-based industries have been a path to prosperity. Today, craft-based ventures attract a growing number of consumers who Read More...

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Authors: Stanislav Dobrev and Cameron Verhaal

A CEO who supports entrepreneurship is important to both family and nonfamily business success. However, the need to remain entrepreneurial is especially important for family businesses because their Read More...

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Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Franz Kellermanns

The venture capital industry has witnessed a surge in investments by micro venture capital (or “micro VC”) firms, which have emerged as a crucial player in the startup ecosystem. These are Read More...

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Authors: Mario Daniele Amore , Annamaria Conti and Valerio Pelucco

Fintech is an increasingly important innovation for businesses across the world. Fintech broadly refers to technologies that enable banking and financial services. As fintech has the power to diffuse Read More...

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Authors: Arzi Adbi and Siddharth Natarajan

Recruiting and hiring the right people can have a dramatic impact on firm performance,  especially at new ventures. However, economic, social, and political factors can shape the job market in Read More...

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Authors: David Lucas , Cristiano Bellavitis and David Park

Why are some ventures more successful than others? In entrepreneurship research, scholars have explored the role of many different factors, including personal characteristics such as emotional and Read More...

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Authors: Regan Stevenson and Jared Allen

Conventional wisdom tells us that having a long-term strategic focus on customer value creation and future market demands is a powerful source of building a sustainable competitive advantage in Read More...

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Authors: Johan Bruneel , Stephan Weemaes and Ann Gaeremynck