Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-396) and index.
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I. The Nature of Promising Start-ups -- II. The Evolution of Fledgling Businesses -- III. Societal Implications -- App. 1. Background Information: 1989 Inc. 500 Study -- App. 2. Partial List of Student Papers Written on Successful Entrepreneurs.
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"What is this mysterious activity we call entrepreneurship? What exactly do entrepreneurs do? Does success require special traits and skills or just luck? Can large companies follow their example? What role does venture capital play?" "In a field dominated by anecdote and folklore, this study integrates more than ten years of research and modern theories of business and economics. The result is a framework for understanding entrepreneurship." "This book is for anyone who wants to start a business, for the entrepreneur or executive who wants to grow a company, and for the scholar who wants to understand this crucial economic activity."--Jacket.