Time and the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems

Audretsch, D., Mason, C. , Miles, M. P. and O’Connor, A. (2021) Time and the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, 33(1-2), pp. 1-14. (doi: 10.1080/08985626.2020.1734257)

Abstract

In this article, we are primarily concerned with the influence and role of time on an entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE). Hence, the dynamics incorporated into the conception of the EE comes into focus. The recent work on this aspect has generally observed time as an evolutionary element for shaping and forming the context for entrepreneurial outcomes or that time is related to the change in entrepreneur and network profiles within a region. Other scholars have also noted how certain aspects of an EE will be affected by dimensions of size over time or that the profile of resources will alter the EE attractiveness for entrepreneurs. Time itself as a dynamic influence has not been explicitly examined and here we seek to draw out the multiple perceptions of time that influence the different rates of start-up, firm growth, change and evolution. We conclude by drawing attention to the simultaneous interaction of the different perceptions of time and outline the contributions to this Special Issue on the dynamics of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Item Type: Articles (Editorial)
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Mason, Professor Colin
• Authors: Audretsch, D., Mason, C., Miles, M. P., and O’Connor, A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0898-5626
• ISSN (Online): 1464-5114
• Published Online: 30 March 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
• First Published: First published in Entrepreneurship and Regional Development 33(1-2):1-14
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher