Abstract
This paper explores the early development of five Finnish Born Globals in the software industry, including the characteristics of Born Globals at and post-inception. Results show that Born Globals are not always founded by entrepreneurs with a global mindset and international business experience. Instead founders often resemble the entrepreneurs of the classical start-up development models and are technology-minded with limited knowledge of planning or marketing techniques. As a result, it is not unusual for the venture capitalist investors of Born Globals to push for the installation of an internationally experienced manager as firm CEO once product development is complete.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 3/4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 332-353 |
| ISSN | 1470-6075 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- born globals
- global mindset
- start-up development
- software industry
- born global firms
- Finland
- entrepreneurhsip
- internationalisation