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Why do some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others?

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In this study, I identify academic entrepreneurs using biographical information on start-up founders contained in a comprehensive venture capital database. Multivariate analyses are conducted to investigate why some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others. I find that national academy membership and total faculty awards are the most significant variables in explaining the number of venture-backed entrepreneurs from a university. In contrast, the abundance of venture capital near the university has no significant effect, which is surprising given that this study focuses exclusively on venture-backed entrepreneurs.

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  • Junfu Zhang, 2008. "Why do some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others?," Venture Capital, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(2), pages 133-162, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:veecee:v:11:y:2008:i:2:p:133-162
    DOI: 10.1080/13691060802525270
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    1. Junfu Zhang, 2006. "A Study of Academic Entrepreneurs Using Venture Capital Data," PPIC Working Papers 2006.01, Public Policy Institute of California.
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