Although prior literature argues that product adaption is critical to survival in new or dynamic
industries, we have very limited information about the antecedents to product adaptation …

In extant work, two arguments have emerged on the relationship between founders'
experience and startup survival. First, founders' diverse experiences should foster startup …

The success of the first product is of paramount importance for the future development of the
new venture. Developing and launching a first product in the C hinese market is even more …

Entrepreneurship research distinguishes between prelaunch learning in the form of
customer and technology planning prior to launch and postlaunch learning in the form of …

Studying the US personal computer industry from its inception in 1974 through 1994, we
address the following questions. What product technology strategies increase the survival …

The foundations of established firms are laid when, early in life, venture executives explore
dynamic landscapes in search of opportunities. During this search, the executive team …

Recent evidence provides numerous examples of technology-based industrial product
organizations with difficulty in profitably introducing new products into potential customer …

Understanding intra-industry boundaries is important because it offers insight into firms'
strategic options based on their competences. Defining intra-industry heterogeneity in terms …

Introduction our travels through corporate America several years ago, we nd America in
search of itself." What went wrong?" many would The talk would be about Rip van Winkle …

At the time of entry, market pioneers are known for emphasizing major product development
projects. After being in the market for many years, however, do market pioneers, early …