University spinoffs are an important vehicle for the dissemination of new knowledge – and have the potential to generate jobs and economic growth. Despite their importance, little research exists on the phenomenon of academic entrepreneurship. This paper builds on the emergent Knowledge...

While university spinoffs have become a well-accepted vehicle for regional economic dynamism, they face numerous developmental barriers associated with the unique academic context from which they are established. Recent research shows that homophilous social networks among faculty entrepreneurs...