Essays about: "founders"

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1. 1. Harmony in Hierarchy - A qualitative investigation of TMT impact on organizational performance of startups

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Gustav Dennelind; Thea-Marie Asselhoven; [2024]
   Keywords : Composition; Entrepreneurship; Performance; Effectiveness; Team Dynamics;

   Abstract : Entrepreneurship is vital to economic and societal development, prompting an investigation into the success factors of entrepreneurial ventures. Research underscores the importance of founding teams to startups, citing the multiple ways top management teams and its members influence organizational outcomes. READ MORE

3. 2. VC Investment Decisions: Hunches, Metrics, or Coin Flips?

   University essay from

   Author : Xia Hallding; August Källström; [2023-06-30]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; investment decisions; metrics;

   Abstract : Venture capitalists (VCs) face a complex decision-making process when selecting startups to invest in. This qualitative single case study aims to highlight the factors VCs take into account and how their decisions vary depending on the investment area and startup stage, where previous research has yielded conflicting conclusions. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

   Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

5. 4. Problematiken med att prissätta skyddsvärda träd : en kritisk granskning av två monetära värderingsverktyg för träd

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Olivia Bjurström; Emil Seipel; [2023]
   Keywords : urbana träd; biologisk mångfald; särskilt skyddsvärda träd; naturskyddsvärden; monetär värdering; monetärt värde; instrumentellt värde; strukturellt värde; kvantifieringskritik;

   Abstract : I takt med att skyddsvärda träd i städer minskar har flera värderingsverktyg skapats för att skydda dessa genom att ge träd ett ekonomiskt värde. Många av dessa har fått kritik för att inte spegla trädens fulla värde. READ MORE

6. 5. Accelerating Regions: How Accelerators Adapt to Institutional, Social, and Spatial Contexts

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Niaz Patwary; Melissa Mae Cruz; [2023]
   Keywords : accelerators; regional context; Dhaka; Bangladesh; Skåne; Sweden; social; spatial; institutional; constraints; emerging ecosystems; emerging regions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Given the calls to examine accelerators across different regions and contexts, we ask the research question: How do accelerators adapt to institutional, social, and spatial constraints of emerging and established ecosystems? With this research question, we conduct qualitative research to understand how two different accelerators, one located in Skåne, Sweden and another located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are affected and shaped by their contexts. These cases were deliberately selected to contrast the regional constraints stemming from established and emerging regions (Eisenhardt and Gaebner, 2007). READ MORE