We consider the role that gender-stereotyped behaviors play in investors' evaluations of
men-and women-owned ventures. Contrary to research suggesting that investors exhibit …

This research addresses the question of what specific entrepreneurs' behavior increases the
propensity for resource acquisition. Within the context of business “pitches,” we explore …

• Signal flexibility is introduced to explain signal effectiveness across different receivers and
environmental contexts.• Patents are relatively inflexible signals from equity-based …

This study presents a theoretical model regarding the entrepreneurial potential construct,
and the main psychosocial aspects that contribute towards an individual's preparedness to …

Drawing on literature from organizational behavior, strategic change and management of
technology, we examine the new ventures' readiness for funding by angel investors, using a …

Purpose–This paper seeks to advance ongoing research in entrepreneurial perseverance.
While the concept of perseverance is not new, few researchers paid attention to behavioural …

Entrepreneurs are, by definition, pioneers in that they innovate new products/services,
create new processes, open new markets, or organize new industries. Dramatic changes in …

Entrepreneurs attempt to persuade potential investors that their new ventures are both
credible and worthy of funding. A long line of research on entrepreneurial impression …

The role of entrepreneurship education and start‐up experience for handling
communication and liability of newness | Emerald Insight Books and journals Case studies …

Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators for the long-term
success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are entrepreneurship and …