Tag: Journal of Business Venturing

When political leaders attack public institutions, entrepreneurs may become less willing to formally register their businesses—and more likely to operate informally. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

The core issue isn’t drive or talent. It’s a recurring set of constraints—access, legitimacy, scaling friction, and fatigue—that repeatedly narrows the funnel for Black founders. EDITOR'S Read more

Research shows how to tailor your narrative for nascent, emergent, and mature markets—so investors and customers instantly “get it” and act. Founders face a constant challenge: they need Read more

Growing up privileged does make things easier, but entrepreneurs from less privileged backgrounds develop strengths that serve them well as business owners. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced Read more

What sounds delusional from one company might sound visionary from another. A study of AI startups showed that context is everything. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with the Read more

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation are not formed in isolation—they are echoes of the time and place in which business owners grew up. Entrepreneurs don’t just wake up one Read more

Generational Experiences Shape Family Business Leaders' Priorities

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation reflect the time and place in which business owners grew up. Religion and strong family ties magnified the impact. Family business leaders Read more

Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

While CVCs may provide capital now, they sometimes end their commitment abruptly, spooking your other investors. It pays to research their track records. For many ventures, receiving outside Read more

A child’s upbringing within his or her family often sows the seeds of entrepreneurial success later in life. Yet, families today are increasingly fragile, and many entrepreneurs have experienced Read more