In this article, we examine the impact of virtual embeddedness—the establishment of interorganizational connections through the use of electronic technologies—on the likelihood of new venture survival. We explore the effects of recent technological and social changes on traditional...

For more than a decade, we have observed external business links in a variety of industries. The ideas presented in this article were originally developed over the course of numerous academic studies and consulting engagements. Two sets of studies were particularly important: a 10-year research...