Blockchain and vulnerable entrepreneurial ecosystems

Rawhouser, Hans; Vismara, Silvio; Kshetri, Nir

doi:10.1080/08985626.2022.2162979

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“…While our study extensively probes the impact of digitalization on firm performance and delves into the resource composition of firms, there remains an under‐explored area concerning how other alternative resources – such as crowdfunding (Ahlstrom, Cumming and Vismara, 2018; Vismara, 2022; Vismara, Benaroio and Carne, 2017) and innovations like blockchain and initial coin offerings (Fisch, Meoli and Vismara, 2022; Rawhouser, Vismara and Kshetri, 2023) – concurrently influence firm growth. Future studies could enrich this domain by exploring the intricate interplay of various internal and external knowledge and financial sources.…”

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Digitalization, Resource Mobilization and Firm Growth in Emerging Industries

Audretsch,

Belitski

2023

British J of Management

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While most firms do not grow, a small number of firms grow and enhance their equity and debt capital intensity. Researchers, managers and policymakers question the role that digital technologies play in propelling firm growth and resource mobilization. Using a longitudinal dataset from emerging industries in the United Kingdom during 2010–2019, we distinguish three types of firms and examine their growth and resource mobilization. First, we find that digitally advanced firms grow faster and enhance equity capital intensity while reducing debt capital intensity. Second, we find that the relationship between digitally advanced firms and firm growth is mediated by equity capital intensity. Third, firm size positively moderates the effect of digitally advanced firms on firm growth. Firm age does not moderate this relationship. Other firm‐level characteristics, such as number of digital tools, firm productivity, accelerator experience and stage of growth, may either impede or facilitate a firm's growth and resource mobilization. This study helps policymakers and firm managers in emerging industries better understand the role of digitalization and resources in firm growth.

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Digitalization, Resource Mobilization and Firm Growth in Emerging Industries

Audretsch,

Belitski

2023

British J of Management

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“…Based on its peer-to-peer mechanism, BCT can also offer an opportunity to increase financial inclusion for both entrepreneurs who typically face challenges in accessing financing (Butticè & Vismara, 2022;, and for more vulnerable populations, especially in developing countries (Chainalysis, 2021;Rawhouser et al, 2024). Indeed, BCT is expected to assist firms when developing new forms of collaboration regarding the application of this technology in domains outside mere cryptocurrencies (Liu et al, 2022).…”

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“…especially in developing countries (Rawhouser et al, 2024). Both environmental and social sustainability can also be augmented by providing behavioural incentives for producers, consumers and prosumers (Esmaeilian et al, 2020).…”

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Blockchain unlocking collaborative opportunities for environmental sustainability through innovation intermediaries

Spigarelli,

Compagnucci,

Lepore

2024

J Technol Transf

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This paper delves into the growing need for collaborative technological solutions to address environmental challenges, with a focus on the underexplored potential of Industry 4.0 technologies, in particular as regards blockchain technology (BCT) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Recognizing the obstacles faced by SMEs when embracing green and digital transformation, this research aims to investigate how innovation intermediaries are able to unlock the collaborative potential of BCT for SMEs so as to enhance their environmental sustainability. When assessing and analysing the role of innovation intermediaries, we have also considered their interconnections and interactions with other actors: universities, government institutions and firms (the so-called “stakeholders”). Our research is based on a multiple case study of a still largely unexplored intermediary in the European context, the digital innovation hub (DIH), which extends the applicability of the technological innovation system framework. This approach contributes to research both on innovation intermediaries and on the development of collaborative partnerships for digitalization. The findings reveal the challenges encountered by DIHs, particularly in legitimizing BCT-based solutions. To address these, identified, weaknesses, the paper proposes a conceptual roadmap aimed at improving collaboration among DIHs, SMEs, and their stakeholders. This roadmap outlines three essential functions: enabling, core, and facilitating effective partnerships and innovation processes.

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“…Various anti-corruption measures and tools have been proposed and implemented in different contexts, including legal frameworks, institutional arrangements and civil society initiatives. Among these measures, more recently, digitalisation and technology have become topics of increasing interest in the debates regarding the fight against corruption (see, for instance, Rawhousera et al, 2023;Boța-Avram, 2023a;Gouvea et al, 2022;Jim enez et al, 2022;Malik and Froese, 2022;Adam and Fazekas, 2021;Il Park and Xiao, 2021;Li et al, 2021;Mackey and Cuomo, 2020). However, despite the proliferation of anti-corruption efforts, the effectiveness of digitalisation and technology in curbing corruption remains a contentious issue.…”

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Examining the white and dark sides of digitalisation effects on corruption: unveiling research patterns and insights for future research

Boța-Avram

2024

JRF

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PurposeThis study aims to review the current literature on the positive and negative effects of digitalisation in preventing corruption. It analyses existing research patterns and provides recommendations for future studies.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employed bibliometric analysis and systematic review to scrutinise 190 papers from the Web of Science database from 2000 to 2023. Biblioshiny on R Studio was used for advanced bibliometric analysis to determine publication dynamics, influential journals, publications and impactful authors and a three-field plot to analyse relationships among countries, keywords and journals.FindingsThis study provides a bibliometric analysis of the past and actual developments in the field related to the effects of digitalisation on corruption. Based on the systematic literature review on a sample of the 50 most influential articles, this study identified background theories employed, the primary research methodologies adopted and valuable insights into both the positive and negative aspects of the impact of digitalisation on corruption.Originality/valueThis study provides an extended overview of the effects of digitalisation on corruption and advances new avenues for further research related to this field. The white and dark sides of the effects of digitalisation on corruption are highlighted. Furthermore, the study identifies the need for further research in this field to gain a more in-depth understanding of the nexus between digitalisation and corruption.

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Blockchain and vulnerable entrepreneurial ecosystems

Cited by 12 publications

References 144 publications

Digitalization, Resource Mobilization and Firm Growth in Emerging Industries

Digitalization, Resource Mobilization and Firm Growth in Emerging Industries

Blockchain unlocking collaborative opportunities for environmental sustainability through innovation intermediaries

Examining the white and dark sides of digitalisation effects on corruption: unveiling research patterns and insights for future research

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