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An Overview of the Research Literature Related to Scientist-Started Ventures

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Abstract

In this chapter I will review the relevant research literature that assist in exploring the phenomenon of the scientist-turned-entrepreneur and his venture. Where appropriate, I will also draw conclusions and formulate a research framework and some propositions which will be the basis for the field work described in part II of this study. Chapter 2 is further organized as follows:

  1. 2.2

    Definitions

  2. 2.3

    Scientists’ Characteristics

  3. 2.4

    Planning and Management in the Scientist-Started New Venture

    1. 2.4.1

      The Venture Team

    2. 2.4.2

      The Technology

    3. 2.4.3

      The Market

  4. 2.5

    Organization in the Scientist-Started New Venture

  5. 2.6

    Summary, Conclusions, and Propositions

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    Karel J. Samsom

  2. Saint Michael’s College, Graduate Business Studies, Vermont, University of Vermont, School of Business Administration, USA

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Samsom, K.J. (1990). An Overview of the Research Literature Related to Scientist-Started Ventures. In: Scientists as Entrepreneurs. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-7868-4_2

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