Innovation ecosystems, including technology parks and incubators, endeavor to achieve a
high density of startups that is rich in social capital to help tenants evolve. Given the …

We used confidential and restricted-access data from the Kauffman Firm Survey and
matched administrative data on credit scores to explore racial disparities in access to capital …

This study examines three key aspects of entrepreneurship associated with women
business owners and their ability to achieve high growth: debt versus equity financing …

Prior work finds mixed evidence of gender bias in lenders' willingness to approve loans to
entrepreneurs during normal macroeconomic conditions. However, various theories predict …

Abstract Research Summary Although pre‐entry startup experience is widely recognized as
a driver of innovation in new ventures, a core feature of new venture teams is that their …

This paper investigates the influence of social capital on young firms' financing
arrangements. Using a sample of US start-ups, I find that social capital, as captured by …

We introduce a new model to address three methodological biases in research on new
venture growth and survival. The model offers entrepreneurship scholars numerous benefits …

In this article we examine how startup businesses finance their operations over time. We
employ the Latent growth modeling technique to test the financial growth cycle theory …

We examine the M&A exit behavior of new, young businesses and the way the exit is
shaped by their innovative capabilities and their growth in employment. Using a large …

This research provides an improved understanding of how ventures successfully organize
via resource allocations. Conceptually, we apply elements of action theory to account for …