Collision density: driving growth in urban entrepreneurial ecosystems

Nylund P, Cohen B (2017)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal Springer Verlag

Publisher: SPRINGER

Book Volume: 13

Pages Range: 757-776

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1007/s11365-016-0424-5

Abstract

The growth of entrepreneurial ecosystems is becoming increasingly dynamic. We introduce the concept of collision density, defined as the potential frequency of interdisciplinary interactions, to explain this phenomenon. We develop hypotheses about the impact of collision density on the growth of entrepreneurial ecosystems. This impact is hypothesized to be amplified by the presence of angel financing. We find support for our hypotheses in panel data from 89 urban entrepreneurial ecosystems of 92,229 investments between 2007 and 2014. We conclude with discussions of the the implications for research and practice.

Authors with CRIS profile

Petra Nylund Lehrstuhl für Technologiemanagement

Involved external institutions

EADA Business School / Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración ES Spain (ES)

How to cite

APA:

Nylund, P., & Cohen, B. (2017). Collision density: driving growth in urban entrepreneurial ecosystems. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 13(3), 757-776. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11365-016-0424-5

MLA:

Nylund, Petra, and Boyd Cohen. "Collision density: driving growth in urban entrepreneurial ecosystems." International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal 13.3 (2017): 757-776.

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