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Matching disruptive innovation paths with entrepreneurial networks: a new perspective on startups’ growth with Chinese evidence

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the impacts of entrepreneurial networks on startups’ performance with a sample of 618 startups in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, focusing on matching disruptive innovation paths with network types. The results indicate that entrepreneurial networks (both heterogeneous and homogeneous) are meaningful for startups’ growth performance. The study finds that startups exploring low-end disruption may benefit more from heterogeneous peers and avoid networking with an abundance of homogeneous peers. However, if exploring new markets, both types of networks could provide positive impacts. The asymmetric mediation effects of disruptive innovation paths highlight the core of leveraging entrepreneurial networks, whether homogeneous or heterogeneous, is to activate network resources with proper disruption paths.

Source: Asian Business & Management

DOI: 10.1057/s41291-022-00177-3

Authors: Weizhen Yu, Shuanping Dai, Feng Liu, Yi Yang

Institutions: Zhejiang University, Jilin University, University of Duisburg-Essen, Shandong University, Yonsei University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,890