The origin and evolution of new businesses

by Amar Bhidé

"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."--BOOK JACKET.