The research question addressed here is: How does the nature of local embeddedness of network relationships influence new venture internationalization? We distinguish between ties’ spatial embeddedness as dispersed or concentrated. We explore local bridging tie embeddedness’ differential...

Small knowledge-intensive firms (SKIFs) tend tointernationalize at a rapid pace.The factors that often influence afirm's ability tointernationalize quickly include knowledge, intent, andnetworks.While many studies regarding international entrepreneurshipfocus on firms in developed countries,...