The role of large corporations in entrepreneurial ecosystems - a case study of Munich

Herzog, S., Mason, C. and Hruskova, M. (2024) The role of large corporations in entrepreneurial ecosystems - a case study of Munich. European Planning Studies, (doi: 10.1080/09654313.2023.2301295) (Early Online Publication)

Abstract

A critical omission in research on entrepreneurial ecosystems is the role of large firms. It is claimed that they are critical actors. However, the current consensus – which suggests that their effects are entirely beneficial – is superficial. We present evidence from a case study of Munich, a city that combines an emerging ecosystem with a strong corporate sector, which indicates that the reality is much more nuanced. We confirm the resource-enriching effects of corporations. However, we also identify adverse impacts on the entrepreneurial culture that arise from their conservative and risk-avoiding mindset.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Early Online Publication
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Herzog, Mrs Sarah and Hruskova, Ms Michaela and Mason, Professor Colin
• Authors: Herzog, S., Mason, C., and Hruskova, M.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School
• Journal Name: European Planning Studies
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0965-4313
• ISSN (Online): 1469-5944
• Published Online: 15 January 2024
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2024 The Authors
• First Published: First published in European Planning Studies 2024
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence