Foundations of Entrepreneurial Ventures

Part 1: Essence of Entrepreneurship
Chapter 1: The Twin Pillars of New Venture Creation

Part 2: The Making of an Entrepreneur
Chapter 2: Entrepreneurial Traits
Chapter 3: Personal Background
Chapter 4: Social Influences
Chapter 5: Influence of Genes and Environment

Part 3: New Venture Creation Process
Chapter 6: Intention to Start a New Venture
Chapter 7: Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Nature and Attributes
Chapter 8: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification
Chapter 9: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Evaluation
Chapter 10: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Exploitation
Chapter 11: New Venture Business Planning
Chapter 12: Forming a New Organization
Chapter 13: Forming the Founding Team
Chapter 14: Building the Initial Resource Base

Part 4: Post-startup
Chapter 15: New Venture Mortality and Survival
Chapter 16: Venture Growth (1)
Chapter 17: Venture Growth (2)
Chapter 18: Persistence of Underperforming Ventures

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