Venture capitalists have traditionally heavily weighted the previous experience, especially
entrepreneurial experience, of the lead entrepreneur in their evaluation of the attractiveness …

There are numerous studies on new product activities that try to measure the relative impact
of different factors on success or failure. The research on new ventures is less …

The principal research question of this study is to determine if the proactive approach taken
by the governments, as exemplified by the encouragement and funding of 16 incubators in …

We analyze the critical success factors for radical technological innovation according to four
perspectives: as R&D projects, as technological innovations, as internal ventures, and as …

This case study presents the “under the table” birth, accelerated growth, and ultimate success
of two major technological and market innovations: (1) the Toshiba laptop computer, a …

This case study discusses the history of the creation and development within an established
French electrical firm of a new business, a high-tech foundry, by a dynamic entrepreneur. …

Technology, like capital, can be developed or acquired, stolen or wasted, and disposed of or
applied to growth and profitability. Technology is derived from both science and experience…

Communities in both developed and developing countries are facing economic problems as
a result of the decline in traditional sources of wealth. Many respond by turning to …

Accelerated growth is the driving force of many technology intensive entrepreneurial
companies throughout the world. In fact, fast growing companies drive new job creation and …

It is estimated that there are 4500 incubators worldwide; growing at an annual rate of 30%,
and that approximately 1500 are connected with universities. However, due to the lack of …