Public-private collaborations, or hybrid organizational forms, are often difficult to organize because of disparate goals, incentives, and management practices. Some of this misalignment is addressed structurally or contractually, but not the management processes and practices. In this study, we...

Explanations of how new ventures grow have tended to rely on either behavioral or resource-based arguments. We examine the inter-dependence of resources and aspirations in firm growth. By studying the role of venture capitalists as resource providers, we explore the impact of venture...

Enables teams of engineering, science, and management students to work with the top management of international high-tech start-ups and gain hands-on experience in starting and running a new enterprise outside the United States. Lectures expose students to the issues and policies that affect the...