Generating resources through co-evolution of entrepreneurs and ecosystems

dc.contributorAalto-yliopistofi
dc.contributorAalto Universityen
dc.contributor.authorBjörklund, Tua A.
dc.contributor.authorKrueger, Norris F.
dc.contributor.departmentDesign Factoryfi
dc.contributor.departmentDesign Factoryen
dc.contributor.labAalto University Design Factoryen
dc.contributor.labAalto-yliopiston Design Factoryfi
dc.contributor.schoolFactorytfi
dc.contributor.schoolFactoriesen
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-08T10:01:40Z
dc.date.available2016-11-08T10:01:40Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractPurpose – The emerging perspectives of entrepreneurial ecosystems, bricolage and effectuationhighlight the interaction between the entrepreneur and the surrounding community, and its potentialfor creative resource acquisition and utilization. However, empirical work on how this process actuallyunfolds remains scarce. This paper aims to study the interaction between the opportunity constructionprocess and the development of resources in the surrounding ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a qualitative analysis of the extreme case of AaltoEntrepreneurship Society (Aaltoes), a newly founded organization successfully promotingentrepreneurship within a university merger with virtually no resources, based on interviews of six keycontributors and four stakeholder organisations. Findings – The opportunity construction process both supported and was supported by two keyresource generating mechanisms. Formulating and opportunistically reformulating the agenda forincreasing potential synergy laid the groundwork for mutual benefit. Proactive concretization enhancedboth initial resource allocation and sustaining input to the process through offering tangible instancesof specific opportunities and feedback. Research limitations/implications – Although based on a single case study in a university setting,proactive concretization emerges as a promising direction for further investigations of the benefits anddynamics of entrepreneur– ecosystem interaction in the opportunity construction process. Practical implications – Intentionally creating beneficial entrepreneur– ecosystem interaction andteaching proactive concretization becomes a key goal for educators of entrepreneurship. Originality/value – The paper extends an understanding of creative resource generation and utilizationin the opportunity construction process. The role of proactive concretization was emphasized in theinteraction of the entrepreneur and the ecosystem, creating virtuous spirals of entrepreneurial activity.en
dc.description.versionPeer revieweden
dc.format.extent477-498
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.citationBjörklund, Tua A. & Krueger, Norris F.. 2016. Generating resources through co-evolution of entrepreneurs and ecosystems. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. Volume 10, Issue 4. 477-498. 20. 1750-6204 (printed). DOI: 10.1108/jec-10-2016-063.en
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/jec-10-2016-063
dc.identifier.issn1750-6204 (printed)
dc.identifier.urihttps://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/23399
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:fi:aalto-201611075491
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherEmeralden
dc.relation.ispartofseriesJournal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economyen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVolume 10, Issue 4
dc.rights© 2016 Emerald. This is the post print version of the following article: Björklund, Tua A. & Krueger, Norris F. 2016. Generating resources through co-evolution of entrepreneurs and ecosystems. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. Volume 10, Issue 4. 477-498. ISSN 1750-6204 (printed). DOI: 10.1108/jec-10-2016-063, which has been published in final form at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/JEC-10-2016-063.en
dc.rights.holderEmerald
dc.subject.keywordResource mobilizationen
dc.subject.keywordProactivityen
dc.subject.keywordBricolageen
dc.subject.keywordEffectuationen
dc.subject.keywordResource generationen
dc.subject.keywordEntrepreneurial behaviouren
dc.subject.keywordOpportunity constructionen
dc.subject.otherDesignen
dc.subject.otherEntrepreneurshipen
dc.subject.otherManagementen
dc.subject.otherOrganisations, Corporationsen
dc.titleGenerating resources through co-evolution of entrepreneurs and ecosystemsen
dc.typeA1 Alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessäfi
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