Networked Entrepreneurs

Abstract

In the contemporary economy, work is increasingly becoming freelance-based while moving online. Open source software communities are rapidly becoming arenas in which individuals identify, cocreate, and realize opportunities through shared resources and expertise. Operating in a communal setting, these individuals, who we label open entrepreneurs, work and collaborate with members of their own open source community. In this article, we investigate how networked work benefits open entrepreneurs, and in particular, we focus on how open entrepreneurs are connected to other community members and how these networks affect entrepreneurial processes. Our results suggest that through different aspects of networked work, open entrepreneurs fulfill their profit motives not only in the short term but also in the long term as their networking activities facilitate the overall functioning and sustainability of the community.

Longitudinal evidence of entrepreneurial behaviour in a blockchain-based decentralized autonomous organization: Case study of the Nano cryptocurrency

“…In response to recommendations for longitudinal research on DAO and member trajectories (Lustig & Nardi, 2015;Sun et al, 2022;Tana et al, 2019;Yetis-Larsson et al, 2015), we conducted a 16-month study of the Nano DAO. The findings revealed a dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship within the DAO.…”

“…To gain a comprehensive understanding of this relatively unexplored topic (Tana et al, 2019;Yetis-Larsson et al, 2015;Sun et al, 2022), we employed a research methodology that involved studying the topic in real-life contexts and using multiple evidence sources (Yin, 2013). Due to the limited prior research on DAOs, we opted for a qualitative approach to collect information from informants about their entrepreneurial experiences (Maxwell, 2005).…”

“…Research on social dynamics and motivations within decentralized organizations is notably scarce (Lustig & Nardi, 2015;Sun et al, 2022;Tana et al, 2019;Yetis-Larsson et al, 2015). This knowledge gap is concerning given the significant variance in how participants perceive common currencies in decentralized communities (Lustig & Nardi, 2015).…”

Can Internet Construction Promote Urban Green Development? A Quasi-Natural Experiment from the “Broadband China”

“…At the same time, the interconnection of information technology provides cities with a dynamic and precise management medium. External regulatory pressures, such as environmental information disclosure and real-time cross-organizational interactions, can push production sectors to achieve green technology innovation [ 38 ]. On the other hand, green technological innovation is the main factor of green development.…”

Recommendations for Virtual Teamwork Based on Human Factors Research

“…Technology is an enabler, not the answer. How work gets done is dependent on decisions around use of technology, processes, and modeling of desired behavior by management and leaders (Yetis & Larsson, 2015;Bosch-Sijtsema et al 2011). It is also important for teams to have shared mental models (McComb et al 2015;Bearman et al 2010).…”