Modularity is critical for the emergence and evolution of complex social, natural, and
technological systems robust to exploratory failure. We consider this in the context of …

This paper examines cooperative relationships between technology-based start-ups and
industry incumbents, using a portfolio-level lens to understand the performance effects …

New ventures lack resources, are buffeted by environmental factors, and often experience
rapid growth and organizational transformations that can have profound effects on …

External linkages allow nascent ventures to access crucial resources during the process of
new product development. Forming external linkages can substantially contribute to a …

Based on a three-year inductive field study of first-time founders, we reveal the dynamic
identity relationships that tie founders to their ventures: what such relationships comprise …

The past decade has seen a marked rise in research on entrepreneurial accelerators. Efforts
to develop a conceptual definition of the accelerator initially lagged behind this surge, but …

A decade after the launch of Y-Combinator, there are dozens of accelerators all around the
globe. And while the nurturing effect afforded by accelerator organizations is the subject of …

A central tenet of hybrid ventures is that their dual focus on social and commercial missions
can enable them to attract funding from philanthropic and equity financing sources …

World Vision exists to eradicate extreme poverty. The primary fundraising mechanism that
has fuelled its growth into one of the largest international non-governmental organizations …

Entrepreneurship is a perilous endeavor. Contextual changes, such as nascent technology
emergence or new industry creation, can spawn entrepreneurial opportunities; however …