Inside the Innovation Ecosystem: Embeddedness, Venture Type and Social Tie Development in Nascent Ventures
13 Pages Posted: 8 Dec 2015
Date Written: December 8, 2015
Abstract
This research presents a series of testable propositions examining the context of the innovation ecosystem and the role of start-up types and the founders’ relationships with social tie development in the venture’s early stages. Studies suggest that, in general, social capital provides a compelling focal point for new venture creation activity. We incorporate the innovation ecosystem concept to further explicate the role of contextual factors in the development and utilization of social capital in the early venture stages.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Zhou, Yuzhen and Matthews, Charles H. and Schenkel, Mark T., Inside the Innovation Ecosystem: Embeddedness, Venture Type and Social Tie Development in Nascent Ventures (December 8, 2015). 6th Annual George Washington University (GWU)-International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2700812 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2700812
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