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An Introduction to Strategic Entrepreneurship: Perspectives on the Dynamics, Theories, and Practices Read chapter Read first chapter

2022 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Technology-Based Entrepreneurship: Venture Inception, Entrepreneurial Aspirations, and Background

Authors : Virginia Simón-Moya, Maria Orero-Blat, Domingo Ribeiro-Soriano

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Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Technology-based entrepreneurship has been studied from a range of perspectives. However, this research area still needs further development. We conducted qualitative analysis of seven cases of start-ups in the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem. To do so, we have conducted semi-open interviews, the information from which we have contrasted with data from the venture’s website in order to triangulate the information. Our aim was to detect relationships between the background and aspirations of entrepreneurs and the inception type of their ventures. Here, inception type refers to the system or structure within which an entrepreneur chooses to develop a venture. The results show that novice entrepreneurs accumulate a strong industry background but lack entrepreneurial experience and business knowledge. Hence, they usually choose to nurture their ventures within a business ecosystem. By contrast, habitual entrepreneurs already have entrepreneurial experience in the sector, so they fit more closely with the theoretical concept of the ‘garage’ or lone entrepreneur.

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All the details of the Hewlett Packard case are taken from The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I built our company (Packard, 2006).
 
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Metadata
Title
Technology-Based Entrepreneurship: Venture Inception, Entrepreneurial Aspirations, and Background
Authors
Virginia Simón-Moya
Maria Orero-Blat
Domingo Ribeiro-Soriano
Copyright Year
2022
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Book
Strategic Entrepreneurship

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-86031-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-86032-5

Copyright Year: 2022

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86032-5_11