Gender-specifics in start-up strategies and the role of the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Sperber, Sonja; Linder, Christian

doi:10.1007/s11187-018-9999-2

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“…Entrepreneurial ecosystems are seen as an intricate link between different actors within a geographic region. Researchers agree that informative and formal networks, physical infrastructure, available talent, and public policy are among the decisive components of the ecosystem (Sperber & Linder, 2018). In this regard, Sperber and Linder (2018) emphasize that entrepreneurial activities are embedded in the informal and formal relations of the individual with the environment.…”

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“…In addition to informal support, literature also recognizes formal support for the individual in encouraging entrepreneurial intention. Sperber and Linder (2018) imply that "formal networks are embedded in a diverse group of actors within an economic area to which formal relations are set up". According to Gelard and Saleh (2011), the formal network is related to experience consultants, agencies related to entrepreneurship activities, customer and supplier networks, and other entrepreneurs.…”

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“…According to Gelard and Saleh (2011), the formal network is related to experience consultants, agencies related to entrepreneurship activities, customer and supplier networks, and other entrepreneurs. Drawing on the expectancy theory, Sperber and Linder (2018) suggested that entrepreneurial intentions are formed on the basis of perceptions of support in combination with the effort that the entrepreneur is ready and able to execute. Higher support reduces one's effort required for the outcome, the lack of support requires more personal effort (Sperber & Linder, 2018).…”

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“…Drawing on the expectancy theory, Sperber and Linder (2018) suggested that entrepreneurial intentions are formed on the basis of perceptions of support in combination with the effort that the entrepreneur is ready and able to execute. Higher support reduces one's effort required for the outcome, the lack of support requires more personal effort (Sperber & Linder, 2018). If an individual perceives to have formal support in the form of consultancy assistance, he/she will have more confidence in the positive outcome, and therefore the intention will be greater.…”

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“…One of the principal components of the entrepreneurial ecosystem is formal institutions and a regulatory framework for encouraging entrepreneurial activities (Sperber & Linder, 2018). In the previous section, we have indicated the formal support as consultancy and expertise.…”

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Cited by 66 publications

References 61 publications

Entrepreneurial intention of students in Bosnia and Herzegovina: what type of support matters?

Entrepreneurial intention of students in Bosnia and Herzegovina: what type of support matters?

Catalyzing change: Innovation in women's entrepreneurship

A systematic review of women's entrepreneurship and internationalization literature

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