We examine how entrepreneurs rework the temporal commitments implicated in their
venture ideas when they persevere or pivot upon confronting unexpected events. To gain a …

Time is a defining feature of human activity, but has been underexamined in theories of
entrepreneurial action. This is perplexing given that entrepreneurial action is oriented …

We add richness and depth to entrepreneurial action theory by investigating the role of
entrepreneurial inaction decisions—deliberate decisions not to pursue a perceived …

Entrepreneurs' timeframes for the birth and early development of new ventures offers a new
lens for understanding the psychology and social construction of new organizations. This …

New ventures often experience deviations from their plans that oblige them to reorient in
pursuit of a better fit between their evolving products and their target customers. Yet …

Abstract Research Summary Strategy formation is central to why some firms seize novel
opportunities while others fail. We explore a core dilemma of strategy formation in …

The road from intentions to actions and new venture creation is long. So far, the literature
has provided insights into action-regulatory factors that contribute to new venture creation …

Short of studying actual new venture launches, what could possibly be more potent than
understanding the preconditions that enable entrepreneurial activity? Early research …

Opportunity recognition and opportunity-directed behavior are at the core of entrepreneurial
efforts in both new and existing ventures. This study examines characteristics and behaviors …

This study draws upon effectuation and causation as examples of planning‐based and
flexible decision‐making logics and investigates dynamics in the use of both logics. The …