edited by Dawn R. DeTienne, Colorado State University, US and Karl Wennberg, Stockholm School of Economics and Institute of Analytical Sociology, Linköping University, Sweden
With contributions from authors around the globe, Research Handbook of Entrepreneurial Exit explores this most important phenomenon in the entrepreneurial journey. The authors present a comprehensive review of the current issues in entrepreneurial exits, and provide theoretical and methodological insights for future research. Combining historical perspectives with contemporary thinking, this Handbook examines the following topics: Gender and Exit, Retirement, Psychological Barriers, Emotional Aspects, Venture Capital Funding, Firm Relocation, Exit from Social Ventures. Researchers and habitual entrepreneurs will find the data and case studies included useful, whilst educators can find the answers to 'why' and 'how' entrepreneurs exit their venture