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Social Networks and the Success of University Spin-offs
This study explores the economic factors that are associated with the success of university spin-offs. Drawing on a unique sample of academic entrepreneurs from research institutions in New York State, the article finds that spin-off success is dependent on both the type and size of the academic en...
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2015
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| 100 | |a Hayter, Christopher S | ||
| 245 | |a Social Networks and the Success of University Spin-offs |c Toward an Agenda for Regional Growth / Hayter, Christopher | ||
| 260 | |c 2015 | ||
| 300 | |a 3 - 13 | ||
| 520 | |a This study explores the economic factors that are associated with the success of university spin-offs. Drawing on a unique sample of academic entrepreneurs from research institutions in New York State, the article finds that spin-off success is dependent on both the type and size of the academic entrepreneur's social network. Specifically, extraregional networks of nonacademic contacts-including investors, researchers from other companies, and advisors-allow academic entrepreneurs access to a broader base of knowledge and other resources important to spin-off success, which leads to regional economic development. | ||
| 650 | |a Employment | ||
| 650 | |a Knowledge Spillovers | ||
| 650 | |a Technology Transfer | ||
| 650 | |a Entrepreneurship | ||
| 650 | |a Social Networks | ||
| 650 | |a University Spin-Offs | ||
| 773 | |a Economic Development Quarterly |d February | ||
| 999 | |c 42830 |d 42830 | ||