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Entrepreneurial Teams and the Evolution of Networks: A Longitudinal Study

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: To study the evolution of entrepreneurial networks, the authors followed a single firm for three years and collected data on changes in the discussion networks of the entrepreneurs. Whereas previous research has demonstrated the heterogeneity of networks between firms, this paper shows how entrepreneurs inside an organization differ in terms of networks and network resources. The authors combine the network data with qualitative interview data in an attempt to explain the observed individual-level differences. On the basis of the empirical material, they present a series of propositions linking individuals, entrepreneurial teams and network evolution.

Source: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

DOI: 10.5367/ijei.2011.0054

Authors: Pia Arenius, Katja Laitinen

Institution: University of Turku

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, Satakunnan Rahasto

OpenAlex ID: W2328655183

FWCI: 4.743

Cites: 37

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10