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Bridging ties and the role of research and start-up experience on the early growth of Dutch academic spin-offs

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  • Victor Scholten

    (TU Delft - Delft University of Technology)

  • Onno Omta

    (WUR - Wageningen University and Research [Wageningen])

  • Ron Kemp

    (WUR - Wageningen University and Research [Wageningen])

  • Tom Elfring

    (VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [Amsterdam])

Abstract

Bridging ties are important for obtaining new information. However, when entrepreneurs try to bridge between two networks, they may face problems due to the variety of knowledge among individuals in both networks. In this paper, we argue that specific human capital is essential for interpreting new information and coordinating action when bridging between networks. In a sample of 70 Dutch academic spin-offs, our findings show that specific human capital increases the relative impact of bridging ties on early spin-off growth. This paper sheds light on the value of bridging ties for entrepreneurs and provides implications for practitioners.

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  • Victor Scholten & Onno Omta & Ron Kemp & Tom Elfring, 2015. "Bridging ties and the role of research and start-up experience on the early growth of Dutch academic spin-offs," Post-Print hal-04850407, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04850407
    DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2015.05.001
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    1. Lee, Hsing-fen & Miozzo, Marcela, 2024. "Beyond complementarity and substitutability? Understanding relational governance and formal contracts in university-industry collaborations for innovation," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 138(C).

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